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3rd Stage Camino Frances: Burgos – León
Welcome to the Spanish Meseta – plain, warm and constant. Between two cities of the famous Cathedrals meet small typical Castilian villages and challenge yourself to experience the tough but beautiful desert-looking land.
Day 1
Burgos
You will be amazed by the sight of Burgos Cathedral. The legendary medieval Spanish hero – El Cid is buried in this beautiful gothic building. There is much more to visit in this Castilian town. Do not be mislead by the figure of sitting and resting pilgrim, for you it is time to gather the energy to start your adventure.
Day 2
Hornillos del Camino
This tiny village with typical Castilian stone houses is an example of a classical village sprung from and for the Camino de Santiago. Only 20 km (12,5 miles) separate it from Burgos.
Day 3
Castrojeriz
Castrojeriz is a prominent stop on the Camino de Santiago. The path crosses the city longitudinally along over 1,500 meters, making it the longest journey of the entire pilgrimage route.
Day 4
Frómista
On your 4th day you will walk 25 km (16 miles) and cross the Pisuerga river. Fromista’s history is related to Saint Peter and Saint Martin.
Day 5
Carrión de los Condes
Carrión de los Condes owns its name to the “condes” – counts Banu Gómez, who built the wonderful monastery of San Zoilo. Many noble families of Spain had here their dwelling.
Day 6
Calzadilla de la Cueza
Although this stage is short, it will look hard. Experienced pilgrims recommend taking water and supplies as between Carrión and Calzadilla there will be nowhere to stop. Archeological findings prove that an ancient Roman Via Aquitania run here before the Camino de Santiago was founded.
Day 7
Sahagún
Sahagún has a glorious past: once it was a multicultural town inhabited by Muslims, Jews and Christians. The king Alfonso VI built a Benedictine monastery and since then Sahagún has been called “Spanish Cluny”.
Day 8
El Burgo Ranero
You will have to be careful as 5 kms after leaving Sahagún the road parts in two: one leads to El Burgo Ranero and another to Calzadilla de los Hermanillos. Your route is called Real Camino Francés and ends up in the small village called El Burgo Ranero.
Day 9
Mansilla de las Mulas
The entrance to Mansilla de las Mulas is very welcoming – you will pass through the door of the old fortress. This place was always important for a cattle industry, hence “mulas” – the mules in its name.
Day 10
León
Finally in León! Today the rural and calm route will become the urban trail. Last steps will be hard but once in León all discomforts of the last day should be forgotten. Once again, like in Burgos, the visit in the Cathedral will be obligatory. For the architecture lovers, Leon has much to offer; you will even discover a Gaudi’s gift for the city.
| Standard Accommodation | 10 nights | |
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per person sharing a double room | 550€ |
| per person in a single room | 800€ |
| Extra nights | ||
| Burgos | per person sharing | 75€ |
| single supplement | 25€ | |
| León | per person sharing | 75€ |
| single supplement | 25€ |
| 1 bag or more | |
| Luggage Transfer | 7€ per day and item |
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| Transport to the starting point (Taxi 1-4px) | ||
| Santander airport to Burgos | Ask us | |
| Bilbao Airport to Burgos | Ask us | |
| Transport from León (Taxi 1-4px) | ||
| León to Santander Airport | Ask us | |
| León to Oviedo Airport | Ask us | |
Map
The basic package includes:
- Lodging in private inns: private room with en suite bathroom and breakfast included
- Phone attention in Spain 24/7 while walking your Camino
- Maps of the route and places where you will stop: online and paper version (guidebook by John Brierley)
- Official pilgrim passport(s) – issued by Santiago’s Cathedral
- Luggage tags (when booking a luggage transfer service)
