Foncebadón

A short history

Foncebadón was almost deserted by the 1990s. Today a handful of albergues have brought it back, and just above town the iron cross atop a tall pole — the Cruz de Ferro — receives the stones pilgrims have carried from home.

What to see

• Cruz de Ferro (2 km on, at 1,505 m)
• Ruined chapel of Manjarín beyond
• Mountain heather and broom

Where to eat

• La Cruz de Fierro
• Monte Irago

Where to sleep

• Albergue Monte Irago
• Albergue Domus Dei (parroquial, donativo)
• La Posada del Druida