Camino - Burgos to Leon

Make your own way to the first hotel in Burgos then set out to explore the city’s many attractions, starting with its impressive Gothic cathedral.

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The first stage of the Camino takes you from Burgos into the rural Meseta landscape through fields of wheat, barley and oats to Hornillos. In the afternoon, a short 2km/1.2mi transfer (included) will take you to your overnight accommodation in Isar. Alternatively you can choose to walk these extra 2 kilometres. Distance 21km/13mi, +150m/492ft, -125m/410ft

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A morning transfer (included) will take you back to Hornillos to continue your Camino. Today the walk leads you through wheat fields as far as Hontanas. On the way, you will pass the Convent of San Antón. Just under 5km/3.1mi along a flat stretch will see you arriving at the pretty village of Castrojeriz. Distance 20km/12.4mi, +40m/131ft, -140m/459ft

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Once you leave Castrojeriz, the path leads you uphill to the Alto de Mostelares, from where you will descend towards the river Piserga. The last part of today's walk is along the Canal de Castilla into the historic town of Frómista. Distance 27km/16.7mi, +100m/328ft, -120m/393ft

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The first part of this stage will lead you towards Villalcázar de Sirga and its beautiful 13th century church. Shortly afterwards you will reach Carrión de los Condes and its impressive collection of monuments. Distance 19km/11.8mi, +50m/164ft

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This stage is short, so you can make the most of your time in Carrion de los Condes before starting your walk to the small village of Calzadilla de la Cueza. Distance 16km/9.9mi, +30m/99ft

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From Calzadilla de la Cueza the first couple of kilometres are uphill. You will then walk through Lédigos, Terradillo de Templarios and Moratinos, before arriving at one of this stage's most interesting villages, Sahagún, home to some of Spain's earliest examples of the mudéjar style of architecture. You will have two nights here. Distance 22km/13.7mi, +60m/197ft, -60m/197ft

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You will leave Sahagún by crossing the bridge over the river Cea. Once you arrive at Calzada del Coto, the Camino divides into two paths. Follow the path to the left through Bercianos del Camino to reach El Burgo Ranero. In the afternoon, a transfer will take you back to Sahagún and your hotel. Distance 18km/11.2mi, +50m/164ft

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This morning you transfer back to El Burgo Ranero to continue your walk. This stage leads you to Mansilla de las Mulas, not far from León. You will come across very few villages on today's walk. Mansilla is where the two branches of the walk reunite. Distance 19km/11.8mi, -50m/164ft

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Cross the bridge over the river Esla to leave Mansilla, and then the river Porma in Villarente. From the Alto del Portillo you will enjoy great views over the city of León, dominated by its cathedral. A short and steep descent will lead you into the city centre. Distance 18.6km/11.6mi, +100m/328ft, -80m/262ft

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Trip concludes after breakfast. Own onward arrangements or continue the walk to Santiago.

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