Your progress on the Camino Francés
Stage 20 of 33 · Mansilla de las Mulas → León · ~4 h 9 min walking
465 km / 111 h 40 min done · 312 km / 76 h 51 min to go
- 1↑ 1390 m~7 h 52 minChallenging
- 2↑ 220 m~5 h 15 minModerate
- 3↑ 80 m~4 h 48 minEasy
- 4↑ 420 m~6 h 2 minModerate
- 5↑ 300 m~5 h 23 minModerate
- 6↑ 230 m~5 h 3 minModerate
- 7↑ 220 m~6 h 35 minModerate
- 8↑ 150 m~6 h 42 minModerate
- 9↑ 220 m~5 h 2 minEasy
- 10↑ 130 m~5 h 20 minEasy
- 11↑ 470 m~7 hModerate
- 12↑ 150 m~5 h 8 minEasy
- 13↑ 120 m~4 h 52 minEasy
- 14↑ 220 m~4 h 49 minModerate
- 15↑ 290 m~6 h 2 minModerate
- 16↑ 30 m~4 h 16 minEasy
- 17↑ 130 m~6 h 13 minModerate
- 18↑ 90 m~5 h 16 minEasy
- 19↑ 60 m~5 h 53 minEasy
- 20↑ 90 m~4 h 9 minEasy
- 21↑ 60 m~4 h 59 minEasy
- 22↑ 150 m~7 h 8 minModerate
- 23↑ 470 m~5 h 27 minModerate
- 24↑ 600 m~8 h 7 minChallenging
- 25↑ 230 m~5 h 43 minModerate
- 26↑ 950 m~7 h 48 minChallenging
- 27↑ 250 m~5 h 5 minModerate
- 28↑ 380 m~4 h 38 minModerate
- 29↑ 270 m~5 h 20 minModerate
- 30↑ 380 m~6 h 11 minModerate
- 31↑ 300 m~6 h 57 minModerate
- 32↑ 240 m~4 h 37 minEasy
- 33↑ 240 m~4 h 51 minModerate
Walking times assume a steady ~4.5 km/h pace plus 10 min per 100 m of ascent. They cover moving time only — add breaks, photo stops and coffee.
Highlights
- Approach to the Gothic cathedral of León
- Crossing the Río Porma
- Entering the historic Barrio Húmedo
Elevation
90 m of cumulative climb. A detailed elevation profile chart will appear here once the CMS is wired up.
Reading list for this stage
The best posts, sights, food, and tips we have for Mansilla de las Mulas → León.
Best posts
Restaurants
Mesón Los Adobes
Mansilla de las Mulas ↗Restaurante San Martín
Mansilla de las Mulas ↗Barrio Húmedo for free tapas with every drink
León ↗Mesón Jabugo for cecina (cured beef)
León ↗La Trastienda for refined Leonese cuisine
León ↗
Tips for this stage
Practical
Complete Guide to the Camino Francés (Stages, Towns, Tips)
Everything you need to plan the most popular Camino: 33 stages from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago, with town stops, distances, and honest tips.
Practical
What It Costs to Walk the Camino de Santiago (Full Budget Guide)
A real, line-by-line budget for the Camino — from albergue beds to pilgrim menus, gear, transport, and the things that surprise people.
Gear
I Walked the Camino with the Wrong Gear — Here's What Happened
Cotton t-shirts, old running shoes, a 65L pack stuffed with books. The mistakes I made on my first Camino, and what they cost me.
Related reading
Blog posts about this stage
Articles that mention Mansilla de las Mulas, León, or one of this stage's highlights — pulled from across the site.
Food
Best Restaurants in León for Pilgrims
Where to find the best cecina, morcilla, and free tapas in the Barrio Húmedo and beyond.
8 min read
Culture
Top 10 Churches to See on the Camino Francés
From the Romanesque jewel of Eunate to the Gothic glass of León, the Francés is a moving cathedral of stone.
9 min read
Food
Top Tapas Stops Along the Camino Francés
From Pamplona's Calle Estafeta to León's Barrio Húmedo, here are the towns where you should plan your dinner around tapas — and where they're free with a drink.
7 min read
Practical
Complete Guide to the Camino Francés (Stages, Towns, Tips)
Everything you need to plan the most popular Camino: 33 stages from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago, with town stops, distances, and honest tips.
18 min read
Practical
Camino Portugués vs Camino Francés: Which One Should You Choose?
A side-by-side comparison of the two most popular Caminos — distance, scenery, crowds, food, and which one suits which kind of pilgrim.
10 min read
Practical
Best Time of Year to Walk the Camino de Santiago
Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, albergue availability, and what to expect when on the Francés, Portugués, and Norte.
8 min read
Practical
How Long Does It Take to Walk the Camino? (Route Breakdown)
Realistic timelines for every major Camino route, with daily distance averages and tips for fitting it into a working life.
7 min read
Practical
What It Costs to Walk the Camino de Santiago (Full Budget Guide)
A real, line-by-line budget for the Camino — from albergue beds to pilgrim menus, gear, transport, and the things that surprise people.
9 min read
Gear
Ultimate Camino Packing List (What I Brought vs What I Needed)
An honest, weighed-out packing list from someone who has walked three Caminos — what made the cut, what got mailed home, and what I'll never carry again.
12 min read