12 days

Our journey starts in Nájera, where we can visit its famous monastery. From there, the Camino leads us over hilly terrain towards Santo Domingo de la Calzada, named after Dominic de la Calzada who is said to have performed numerous miracles here.

Entering the province of Burgos, we ascend the Montes de Oca (Mount of Goose) to reach the beautiful city of Burgos. This will be the perfect place for a well-deserved rest day and a visit to the magnificent Gothic cathedral of Burgos.

We finally enter the Meseta, a plateau known for its stark scenery, offering views into open landscapes of intense colours. This barren and empty land is deeply fascinating to many, but can also be monotonous and hot. The Meseta leaves much space to experience oneself and is a special stretch of the Camino, indeed. This tour ends in Caldzadilla de la Cueza.

Every morning, we offer a spiritual start into the day. Usually, this means that a short, interesting, and hopefully inspiring text will be read. This part is open for anybody who would like to participate.

Day 1: Arrival – Bilbao – Nájera
Arrival in Spain and mini bus ride from the airport to Nájera (~140 km). After moving into our rooms, there will be a welcome meeting to get to know each other and answer all questions that you may have. A city tour is available on request.

Day 2: Nájera - Santo Domingo de la Calzada
First hike through vineyards to Santo Domingo de la Calzada, where we can visit its famous cathedral and learn about the miracle of the Hanged Innocent that took place here.
22 km – easy to medium

Day 3: Santo Domingo de la Calzada - Belorado
We follow the Camino as it runs over smooth hills and through typical Castilian villages to Belorado. We leave the province of La Rioja behind us and enter the province of Burgos (Castilla y León).
23.5 km - medium

Day 4: Belorado - San Juan de Ortega
After walking through the plains beyond San Juan, the Camino takes us up into the Montes de Oca (Goose Hills) before it reaches the small village San Juan de Ortega, where we can visit its famous monastery.
24.6 km - medium

Day 5: San Juan de Ortega - Burgos
Crossing the heights of Atapuerca to reach Burgos in the afternoon. It is recommended to take the prettier alternative route along the river Arlanzón (approx. 2 km more)
25.3 km – small ascent in the beginning, then easy walking

Day 6: Burgos
Rest day in Burgos with plenty of time to visit the local sights. The Gothic cathedral of Burgos is one of the true highlights on the Camino Frances.

Day 7: Tag Burgos – Hornillos del Camino
Hike from Burgos into the Meseta (Castilian high plain) and finally to the pretty village of Hornillos del Camino, with the typical flair of a village along the Camino de Santiago.
19.5 km - easy

Day 8: Hornillos del Camino - Hontanas - Castrojeriz
On this day we will pass the ruins of an old Augustinian monastery near Hontanas before we reach Castrojeriz, a whale-shaped village that stretches far along the Camino de Santiago.
21.5 km - easy

Day 9: Castrojeriz - Boadilla del Camino
Over the Table Mountain called Alto de Mostelares, we pass by the famous chapel of San Nicolás and end the day in Boadilla del Camino. The pretty bridge in Pisuerga marks the end of the province of Burgos and we enter the province of Palencia.
19.3 km - easy

Day 10: Boadilla del Camino - Villalcázar de Sirga
Along the Canal de Castilla, winding through the municipality of Frómista, we reach the stunning Roman church of St. Martín before carrying on to Villalcázar de Sirga.
19.2 km - easy

Day 11: Tag Villalcázar de Sirga - Calzadilla de la Cueza
On arguably the most stunning stretch of the Meseta, we can always walk straight ahead on this treeless plateau with its often surreal landscapes. Calzadilla, the destination of this stage, is hidden in a small valley.
22.4 km - easy

Day 12: Calzadilla de la Cueza - Bilbao - Return
We return to Bilbao by minibus (ca. 280 km), from where you fly home. Or continue your Camino with Tour 3.

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