Pola de Allande to La Mesa

Note that Peñasieta, AND the albergue, are not on the camino.  Signs point the way, and see the albergue notes on how to get a hold of the keys.
From Peñasieta, the climb begins.  The preferred, and much more beautiful, route is along the trail so if you spent the night in Peñasieta avoid the temptation of following the road (even though it will get you there). 

The elevation gain is about 800 meter up to the Alto de Palo, with a few particularly steep sections along the way.
Here are some marks (from Peñasieta):
2.3 km : Cluster of houses
4.3 km : Intersection with AS14.  Do Not follow road, instead keep climbing up a stretch of steep switchbacks.  It is steep, but find solace in the fact that the road (even though it will get you there) is much longer.
5.4 km : Water trough for animals.

Albergue	Type	Total Beds	Price	STAMP
Albergue de Peñaseita	Municipal	12	3€

Montefurado is largely abandoned, apart from a few houses.  One of them has a tap you can use for drinking water, but ask first.  There is also a small chapel dedicated to Santiago. 

Pass through town and follow the trail to your left.  You will have to step over a small wall.  When the trail rejoins the road (AS-14) a few km onward, you can either stay on the track or follow along on the road to Lago. 

Last grocery before the albergue in La Mesa.

Albergue	Type	Total Beds	Price	STAMP
Albergue Camin Antiguo	Private	10	10€
Albergue de peregrinos de Berducedo	Municipal	12	3€