Foncebadón became an important medieval refuge on the difficult crossing of Monte Irago, where the hermit Gaucelmo established a hospice for pilgrims around the beginning of the 12th century. The village was reduced to only a handful of inhabitants during the rural exodus of the 20th century and was largely in ruins by the 1990s, before the modern revival of the Camino brought albergues, businesses and residents back to Foncebadón.
Qué ver en Foncebadón
Cruz de Ferro
The Cruz de Ferro ("Iron Cross") stands at around 1,500 m, the highest point of the Camino Francés. The cross itself is (maybe surprisingly) small, mounted at the top of a tall wooden pole. Pilgrims traditionally leave a simple stone at its base, often brought from home and interpreted as symbolically leaving behind a burden. The cross itself is a 1976 reproduction; the original is preserved in the Museo de los Caminos in Astorga.
Dónde alojarse en Foncebadón
Albergue Monte Irago
Albergue parroquial Domus Dei
Albergue El Convento de Foncebadón
Albergue La Posada del Druida
Albergue La Cruz de Fierro
Casa Chelo
