Foncebadón
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Foncebadón
- Residents: < 50 aprox.
- Province: León
Information
Get to know Foncebadón
Foncebadón is a very small village that has been depopulated over the years. At present it has undergone a small comeback with the recent popularity of the French Way.
In ancient times the village was a stop for the vast majority of pilgrims, since after climbing the mountain they needed to regain strength, and there was a monastery that functioned as a hospital for pilgrims which was also abandoned.
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How to get there
The best way to get to Foncebadón is to go to Ponferrada and once there take the road LE-142 towards Foncedadón. It is also possible to get there quickly from Astorga, since you only have to take the same national road (LE-142).
From Ponferrada and Astorga there are daily bus lines that connect both cities with Foncebadón and the surrounding villages.
History / Culture
What to see
Puerto de Foncebadón
Puerto de Foncebadón is a small mountain pass that reaches a maximum elevation of 1410 meters above sea level and is located between the towns of Manjarín and Foncebadón.
Cruz de Hierro
The Iron Cross or also called Cruz de Ferro, is a cross that stands at the highest point of the route of the French Way, about 1500 meters above sea level.
Information of interest
Local police
112
Civil guard
112
Fire department
112
Civil protection
112
Town hall
987 631 193
Health center
987 631 010
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