STAGE 20: Mansilla de las Mulas to Leon
Stage overview
- Distance: 19.2 km (11.9 miles)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Average time: 5-6 hours
- Gradient: Flat
- Surface types: Roadside paths, paved suburban sections
- Waymarking status: Clear arrows; urban approach well marked
- Alternative routes: None
About this stage
A gradual transition from rural paths to the urban outskirts of León. The final approach leads directly into the historic city centre.
Accommodation and Services on this stage
| Town |
Campground |
Albergue/hostel |
Guesthouse/hostal |
Hotel |
Coffee shop |
Restaurant/cafe |
ATM |
Pharmacy |
Medical Services |
Veterinarian |
Supermarket/convenience store |
Outdoor equipment store |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansilla de las Mulas | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ─ |
| 4.8 km | ||||||||||||
| Villamoros de Mansilla | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ |
| 1.7 km | ||||||||||||
| Puente Villarente | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ─ |
| 5.0 km | ||||||||||||
| Arcahueja | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ |
| 7.7 km | ||||||||||||
| Leon | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Stage notes
The approach into León includes extended urban and industrial sections; waymarking remains clear throughout.