Villar de Mazarife
Camino de Santiago stage town on Camino Francés
Villar de Mazarife is a small farming village of under 400 people on the Leonese páramo, the classic end of the southern alternative out of León. The Camino Francés splits at La Virgen del Camino: the historic route runs north through Villadangos del Páramo beside the N-120, while this quieter variant turns south across open fields and farm tracks, well away from the traffic. Its parish church of Santiago Apóstol signals the village's long Jacobean vocation, and its handful of albergues make it a relaxed, low-key stop before the route rejoins the main path at Hospital de Órbigo the next day.
- 473 kmfrom route start
- 889 mElevation
- 1 · 2albergues · hotels
- 20.3 kmfrom León
- 27.3 kmto Astorga
Highlights
- Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol with a six-panel retablo, three panels devoted to St James — two on the translation of his body to Galicia and one on the Battle of Clavijo
- Classic end of the quieter southern variant, chosen to escape the N-120 and industrial fringes of the Villadangos road route
- Route splits at La Virgen del Camino — watch the signs, as the two paths do not rejoin until Hospital de Órbigo
- Three pilgrim albergues (Casa de Jesús, San Antonio de Padua, Tio Pepe) plus a bar and small shop in a village of under 400
- Flat, restful farmland walking on the meseta before the climb toward Astorga and the western hills
Albergues in Villar de Mazarife
Hotels & guesthouses in Villar de Mazarife
Lodging names from OpenStreetMap; check availability before you walk.
Stages through Villar de Mazarife
Nearby towns
Nearby stages
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stay in Villar de Mazarife?
1 albergue and 2 hotels in Villar de Mazarife.
How far is Villar de Mazarife from León?
20.3 km from León, 27.3 km to Astorga on the Camino Francés.