Year: 2026
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Days 27 to 31: León to El Acebo, passing the highest point on the Camino Francés (spoiler: it’s not the Cruz de Ferro)
Out first decision after leaving León (other than where to stop for coffee) was whether or not to take the alternative southern route at a split in the way. The benefits? It ran through more countryside and less along the roadside, and was slightly shorter (by 3.2km – around 45m walking time). The drawbacks? It…