Camino Frances Stage 3: Burgos to León

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Camino Frances Stage 3: Burgos to León

11 Days Starting in Burgos and ending in León, Spain

Visiting: Burgos, Hornillos del Camino, Castrojeriz, Frómista, Carrión de los Condes, Calzadilla de la Cueza, Sahagún, El Burgo Ranero, Mansilla de las Mulas, León

Tour operator:

The Natural Adventure

Tour code:

315

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Self Guided

Physical rating:

Medium, Moderate

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

From:

$916

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Tour Overview

The Camino Frances is the most famous Camino route, walked by millions of pilgrims from all over the globe since the Middle Ages. More than just a pilgrimage, the Camino is a unique social and cultural experience and a truly memorable adventure. Follow in the footsteps of medieval pilgrims, walking the third stage of the French Way. Starting from the medieval city of Burgos, with its impressive Gothic cathedral, this section takes you across the vast, wide-open spaces of the Meseta, dotted with hamlets, picturesque sleepy villages and Romanesque churches. You will finish in the elegant León, with its impressive cathedral and Roman walls, the Romanesque Royal Basilica of Saint Isidoro and the neo-Gothic Casa de Botines, built by Gaudí. Treat yourself to the exquisite local cheeses and cured meats.

Highlights

The majestic town of Burgos, home of El Cid
The historic city of Sahagun
Santa María de León Cathedral, also called Pulchra Leonina in León

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive In Burgos

Location: Burgos

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Centro Los Braseros or similar in Burgos

Meals Included: No Meals

Arrive in the town of Burgos. Take some time to explore Burgos: admire the beauty of its historic centre, enjoy a stroll along the magnificent promenade by the river and taste delicious local tapas in the old town. Burgos has been referred to as the Gothic capital of Spain, and the city’s cathedral is probably one of the most impressive in the country.

Day 2 : Burgos To Hornillos Del Camino | 21Km

Location: Burgos, Hornillos del Camino

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Casa rural la casa del Abuelo or similar in Hornillos

Meals Included: Breakfast

After your night in Burgos, your Camino will continue along earthen tracks, among the immense crop fields of the region. On your way to Hornillos del Camino, you will cross small woods of holm oak and conifers, but in general, there is little shade along this stretch of the Camino de Santiago, so make sure you take enough water with you, as well as hat and sun cream. Hornillos del Camino, with only 70 inhabitants, is a classic Camino village of medieval origin.

Walking for the day: 21km, 5h

Day 3 : Hornillos To Castrojeriz | 20Km

Location: Hornillos del Camino, Castrojeriz

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel La Posada de Castrojeriz or similar in Castrojeriz

Meals Included: Breakfast

From Hornillos del Camino, you will continue walking in the peaceful vastness of the Meseta, with only nature and huge crop fields around you. After leaving Hornillos, the Camino de Santiago gradually climbs up a plateau before descending to the valley of the River Bol and the pretty town of Castrojeriz. In Castrojeriz, you can visit the 9th-century hilltop castle, recently reopened to visitors.

Walking for the day: 20km, 5h

Day 4 : Castrojeriz To Frómista | 25Km

Location: Castrojeriz, Frómista

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel San Martin or similar in Frómista

Meals Included: Breakfast

From Castrojeriz, your Camino will leave the plains of the Burgos region and reach the highest point of the Meseta: Alto Mosterales. After crossing the Pisuerga River, you will enter the Palencia province and the vast plains of ‘Tierra de Campos’, the Land of Fields, and you will soon understand why. Stop to visit the 14th-century church ‘La Asunción’ in Boadilla, famous for its Gothic architecture and gorgeous carved baptismal font. Approaching Frómista, you will walk along a stretch of the Canal de Castilla, an 18th-century canal.

Walking for the day: 25km, 6h

Day 5 : Frómista To Carrión De Los Condes | 19Km

Location: Frómista, Carrión de los Condes

Accommodation Name: Hostal Plaza Mayor or similar in Carrión de Los Condes

Meals Included: Breakfast

Visit the beautiful 11th-century Church of St Martin in Frómista. After your night in the town, your Camino trail takes you along a track parallel to the road, but you can take an alternative, more scenic route at Población de Campos, via Villovieco, along the peaceful banks of the Ucieza River. You will rejoin the Camino at Villalcázar de Sirga and finish your day’s walk at Carrión de Los Condes.

Walking for the day: 19km, 5h

Day 6 : Carrión To Calzadilla De La Cueza | 17Km

Location: Carrión de los Condes, Calzadilla de la Cueza

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Camino Real or similar in Calzadilla de la Cueza

Meals Included: Breakfast

After your night in Carrión de Los Condes, visit the impressive San Zoilo Monastery. For 13km, your Camino will follow natural tracks along the old Roman road called ‘Via Aquitania’ and also along a stretch of the original paved road. The ‘Via Aquitania’ used to link Bordeaux and Astorga and was frequently used by French pilgrims on their way to Santiago.

Walking for the day: 17km, 4h

Day 7 : Calzadilla To Sahagún | 22Km

Location: Calzadilla de la Cueza, Sahagún

Accommodation Name: Hostal Domus Viatoris or similar in Sahagún

Meals Included: Breakfast

After your night in Calzadilla de la Cueza, your Camino today is full of ‘cuezas’ or little valleys, so parts of the walk may be slightly tougher than the previous days. The Camino route moves away from the road and continues along nice peaceful oak woods before emerging to cereal fields. You will cross the river Valderaduey into the León province and head to Sahagún, where the church of San Lorenzo is well worth a visit.

Walking for the day: 22km, 6h

Day 8 : Sahagún To El Burgo Ranero | 18Km

Location: Sahagún, El Burgo Ranero

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Piedras Blancas or similar in El Burgo Ranero

Meals Included: Breakfast

From Sahagún, the Camino continues across cereal and grain crops, taking pilgrims to the plateau of León. Today, you will pass the pretty village of Reliegos on your way to El Burgo Ranero. Also, on this section of the Camino, you will have the opportunity to take the ‘Vía Traiana’, another trail to Santiago, starting in Bordeaux.

Walking for the day: 18km, 4-5h

Day 9 : El Burgo To Mansilla De Las Mulas | 19Km

Location: El Burgo Ranero, Mansilla de las Mulas

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Rural La Casa de Los Soportales or similar in Mansilla de las Mulas

Meals Included: Breakfast

From El Burgo Ranero, an easy walk awaits you today. Your path continues through the village of Reliegos before descending slowly into the town of Mansilla de las Mulas.

Walking for the day: 19km, 4h

Day 10 : Mansilla To León | 19Km

Location: Mansilla de las Mulas, León

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Rincón del Conde or similar in León

Meals Included: Breakfast

From Mansilla de las Mulas, you will walk past crop fields before spotting the first signs of industrial activity further on as you approach the city of León. From Portillo Hill onwards, you will be able to spot the beautiful city of León ahead.

Walking for the day: 19km, 4-5h

Day 11 : Departure

Location: León

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before heading back to the airport. We highly recommend booking additional nights in Leon to explore this great city.

What's Included

Accommodation

10 nights in private en-suite rooms
Meals

10 breakfasts
Maps
Luggage transfers from hotel to hotel on all walking days (1 pc up to 20kg per person)
24/7 phone assistance by our local office/representative

What's Not Included

Insurance
Airfare and connecting land transfers
Lunches and dinners, drinks and snacks
Personal expenses
Local tourist taxes & entry fees (payable on the spot)
Any items not explicitly listed as included

Check out our Q&As

Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

As detailed in the itinerary
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

Yes
Are all entrance fees included in the price?

No they aren't
When to go?

This trip is available to depart from 1 March till 15 November; the best months to visit are April – June and September – October, as in the summer months it may become too hot (and crowded). The flexibility of self-guided walking holidays means that there are no fixed dates, and you can start your trip on any date during the season.
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

No they aren't

Are airport transfers included in this tour?

No they aren't
What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

This walk is graded moderate and includes walks of 4-7 hours, and up to 25km a day (21km on average); the terrain is mostly flat, rarely undulating with some occasional steeper ascents (read more about difficulty grades). You will follow a mixture of farm/dirt tracks, minor roads and footpaths. The routes are perfectly waymarked with yellow painted arrows and a yellow shell on a blue background, and the itinerary is very easy to follow. We strongly advise you to follow only marked trails and never try to shorten the path through the unknown and unmarked terrain. We will provide you with maps, and you can call our 24/7 local assistance phone number anytime.
Are flights included in this tour?

No they aren't
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

The Natural Adventure was founded by people who love hiking and cycling in wild and wonderful places. Places that we want to keep that way. Responsible tourism has, therefore, been at the heart of what we do since the get go.
Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

In April 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 crisis, we launched the Support Local Communities Initiative. We have enabled an option when booking a tour for customers to make a donation to support our local partners. 100% of the donations go directly to our local suppliers.
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

Whether you’re travelling on your own, as a couple, a group of friends, or a family, our self-guided holidays allow you the freedom to choose your own holiday companions.
What documents will I receive before I travel?

Our self guided walking and cycling holidays typically include: Accommodation, Breakfasts, Luggage transfers, Detailed holiday information pack including GPS-checked and regularly updated route descriptions, road notes and maps, 24/7 phone assistance by our local representative and/or our central office
What policies are in place for Covid-19?

We are part of the 'Safe Travels' initiative.
Can I join the tour once it has departed?

Yes, as long as you can reach the next location.
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

Accommodations in double or twin rooms (solo travellers are usually accommodated in single rooms at an extra cost; we never mix and match)
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

If possible, and entirely at the discretion of the Tour Operator, a change of the dates may be possible without charging an amendment fee, provided that it is requested at least 30 days before the departure date. In some cases, we will still have to pass to you any non-refundable charges imposed by our suppliers. In all other cases, change of dates will normally be treated as a cancellation.
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

All places have been carefully checked by us and their quality is regularly monitored. We have selected accommodations that offer friendly service, clean and comfortable rooms and local flavour.
How long has the tour company been trading?

The Natural Adventure was founded in the UK in 2009, by Peter Duncan, former UK Chief Scout and BBC Blue Peter presenter, and Alex Pazderski, an avid hiker and acclaimed expedition kayaker. Both natural adventurers and keen explorers of wild places and trails, remote communities and responsible tourism partners, Peter and Alex founded our company inspired by the responsible travel values t

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Kicki Neely

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19-Sep-2022

Walking Fishermens trail in western Portugal will be a memory for life. We loved every minute of our week. All arrangements worked perfectly, from accommodation to luggage transport to questions we had before setting off. Our local agent met with us before we started the walk and we felt very reassured by his local knowledge and support. All accommodation was different, local, clean, friendly and easy to find. Very good value for money. I can really recommend Natural Adventure company and we will be back for more adventures. Many thanks Kicki Neely and friends

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A friend and I did...

25-Jan-2024

A friend and I did the Alps to the Riviera walk in France at the end of 2021 and it was the best holiday experience either of us has ever had. It’s an amazing way of immersing oneself in the countryside and getting the full flavour of the country away from the tourist attractions. The Natural Adventure Company made perfect arrangements for us, gave us clear directions and was just a call away, to sort out any issues. The walk gave us incredible memories that will enrich us for a lifetime. I am in the process of booking my next wonderful adventure and I can’t wait to get started!

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26-Feb-2024

I have been working with The Natural Adventure for a few years now and it's been a flawless experience. I have now booked 4 different trips (4th to happen in April 2023). Accomodations have been great and local operators (bikes, hiking guides and boats) have all been great. The rates are very fair and trip selections are great. Hoping to see some boat bike options in Greece and Turkey!

Ellen Taylor-Powell

Great communications, customized trip

20-Aug-2022

This is our first time using Natural Adventure to plan a hiking trip in Europe. I wanted an 8-day hike to start on a certain date to explore a northern region of Portugal. They were so accommodating - customized our trip to meet our needs with responsive communications and full itinerary; everything has been taken care of. We look forward to the trip!!

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We hiked the Kerry Way...

02-Jun-2022

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Tim Fuhs (Google Reviewer)

My wife and I booked...

14-Sep-2023

My wife and I booked the Lechweg short break hike with the natural adventure company this Fall and we’re very happy with our experience. I noticed one of the reviews questioning what they (natural adventure co) provide. That’s a fair question and from my perspective as a USA citizen, they provided a very important liaison/conduit role into the EU that would be prohibitive or downright impossible for a non EU citizen hiking/biking in Europe. In addition, I have found that in dealing directly with a few European companies directly, information does not always flow as smoothly as we like. The natural adventure company’s communication style fit our liking perfectly in that we receive a fast and thorough response with every question. They are prompt and helpful. They did subcontract with another company for boots on the ground support but the hotel reservations and itinerary were in house. We would definitely use the natural adventure company again no question.

Beverley Young

Highly Recommended

03-Aug-2022

All the way through from booking, correspondence afterwards and now a wonderful holiday. The Natural Adventure have been helpful and have provided a brilliant holiday. The hikes each day are cracking, maps & routes are detailed and easy to follow. The hotels are great too. Completely love our holiday! Would definitely use The Natural Adventure again and recommend.

Jeroen van kesteren

This was our first ever cycle holiday…

17-Nov-2022

This was our first ever cycle holiday so expectations where high. And Natural Adventure delivered with a vengeance. Everything was so well organised and friendly. Our contact at HQ Dalila was friendly, concerned and lightning fast in her responses. The trip itself was well designed to show you a lot in a short timespan but dayly distances where very doable leaving lots of time to divert or spent in the lovely overnight towns. The hotels ranged from cosy and homey to lavish and extravagant which was a real nice surprise at every end of the day. We will defintely be back for more! TNX SO MUCH GUYS!

Nigel Homer (Google Reviewer)

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20-Jun-2022

Just finished our around Zugspitze walk. The walking was not too strenuous through an amazing landscape. Hotels were of a good standard and food generally excellent. I would definitely recommend to anyone who was reasonable fit.

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12-Jan-2024

We had a wonderful cycling trip through Puglia. The scenery was so beautiful. The accommodations we had were ideal! Luggage transfer was always prompt and a small adjustment was made to my bike, upon request, midway through the trip. The bike technician was extremely helpful. Highly recommend this trip and this company!

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