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Wise Pilgrim APPIguena has a modern albergue run by the adjacent bar/restaurant — the owners will cook you a plato combinado at any reasonable hour. The mural at the entrance to town makes a big impact and reminds you that you're in the part of Spain still struggling to find life after mining.
This is the first reliable food stop since Riello, over 46 km back. Stock up.
The mountain walking is now officially over. The terrain shifts to logging forests, pleasant tracks, and views of the Bierzo hills. Vineyards begin to appear as you descend toward the Bierzo region.
About 7 km beyond Iguena is Quintana de Fuseros, then 12 km more to Labaniego. The Cruz Cercenada (broken cross) on the ascent to a forest after Quintana represents the cross broken by Almanzor's sword during a 10th-century battle.
