Below, find some helpful resources to be fully prepared to walk the Camino Lebaniego.

1 | Decide How Many Days You Want to Walk the Camino Lebaniego & Contact Albergues Before Walking

Typically, the Camino Lebaniego takes a minimum of 3 days to walk. Some people plan on splitting up the long day between Cades and Cabañes. This is typically Day 2 of the Camino Leganiego, which means it would be a 4-day walk to Potes. The Camino Lebaniego can casually be walked over 5 days, too.

If you plan on walking over the weekend, make sure you contact the Albergues on the Camino Lebaniego stages at least a week in advance. Many of the albergues are filled with tourists looking to hike the lower mountains of the Picos de Europa. On the weekends, these albergues are typically full, especially in the peak summer months. I even ran into booking issues during September.

Booking ahead is almost essential on this route, except if you plan on utilizing the Municipal Albergue in Potes. Many of these Albergues are found on Booking.com or can be contacted via WhatsApp.

It is no fun to be scrambling to find lodging in the mountains.