• Remove ads on the forum by becoming a donating member. More here.
This is a mobile optimized page that loads fast, if you want to load the real page, click this text.

Alternative route out of León

P

peter4lc

New Member
Time of past OR future Camino
St Jean to Logrono September 2018
I am walking from León to Villar de Mazarife tomorrow using the route recommended by Headwater. Does anyone know whether this route is way marked?
 
Train on the 4-day Catalina Camino
Train for your next Camino on California's Santa Catalina Island March 16-19
peter4lc said:
am walking from León to Villar de Mazarife tomorrow using the route recommended by Headwater. Does anyone know whether this route is way marked?
Click to expand...
Some 7 kms after Leon, you come to La Virgen del Caminoo. Shortly after, you go down some steps, and then there is an arrow to the left, leading on. This alternative route is peaceful and cannot be missed: It is also well marked.

You have made a wise decision. Lovely alternative. The primary route is pure disgusting. Albergue Casa de Jesus is nice in Villar de Mazarife.
 
Camino Way markers in Bronze
The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
Let us pick up your suitcase once you arrive in Europe....
...and ship it to Santiago for storage. You pick it up once in Santiago. Service offered by Casa Ivar (we use DHL for transportation).
Bradypus said:
Yes. The branch off the main route is on the edge of town about 500m beyond the modern Virgen del Camino basilica. Very well signposted.
Click to expand...
The alternative route sounds lovely and much better - we have reservations at Villadangos del Paramo. The normal route is 13 miles- does anyone know what the distance would be for the detour? Thanks very much - beginning our adventure from Leon on 9/24
 
According to Gronze the alternative route via Villar de Mazarife is 4.2km longer than the main route.
 
well marked and both albergues in mazariffe are lovely. I stayed at private albergue in right side as y ou enter town and was treated to my best meal on the Camino. My daughter stayed at the other one and had equally good time. This was a lovely alternate
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Camino wristwatch
Perfect memento/gift in a presentation box. Engraving available, 25 character max.
Thank you for your replies. I did the alternative route on Saturday and it was supremely well signposted all the way from the turning just past Virgen del Camino to Mazarife. I had the good fortune to walk with a French choir from Nancy near Metz. They did an impromptu performance in Virgen del Camino. We stayed in the same hotel and then walked together on Sunday morning before saying goodbye near Hospital de Órbigo. Thank you in particular to Miriam and Simone for your welcome.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Latest Camino Photo

❓How to ask a question

How to post a new question on the Camino Forum.

Most read last week in this forum

Similar threads

M
  • Tags luggage transport/storage
    • Leaving a small bag at Madrid airport
    Replies
    15
    Views
    2K
    Mardon1
    M
    B
    Historical Path - San Martin del Camino
    Replies
    6
    Views
    715
    mattythedog
    First time on Camino, is the route doable?
    Replies
    19
    Views
    2K
    WGroleau
    L
    Lost & Found Lost sweater between León and San Martín — please help!
    Replies
    2
    Views
    617
    SDJunkMan
    H
    Transportation from Bilbao to St jean Pied de Port
    Replies
    2
    Views
    1K
    Former member 115996
    F
    Menu
    Log in
    Register