Beyond Burgos begins the seemingly infinite plateau, called the Meseta. This surreal world seems to be made of nothing but corn fields and blue sky, and has been described as both barren and beautiful.
Past the ruins of the monastery of San Anton leads the Camino again through gently moving corn fields. Finally leaving the solitude of the Meseta, you soon pass through charming and remote villages. Houses are still made from clay, in the traditional way, which makes them blend perfectly into the landscape around them. The destination of this stage is Sahagún, home of the famous brick churches built in Moorish style (Mudéjar-style)
Day 1: Bilbao - Burgos
Arrive in Spain and transfer to the Camino in Burgos. Take a day to explore the city if you can and prepare for your Camino.
Day 2: Burgos - Hornillos
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 3: Hornillos - Hontanas - Castrojeriz
Today you will pass the ruins of an old Augustinian monastery near Hontanas before reaching Castrojeriz - a whale-shaped village that stretches far along the Camino de Santiago.
21.5 km - easy
Day 4: Castrojeriz - Boadilla del Camino
Over the Table Mountain called Alto de Mostelares, you will 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 as you enter the province of Palencia.
19.3 km - easy
Day 5: Boadilla del Camino - Villalcázar de Sirga
Along the Canal de Castilla, winding through the municipality of Frómista, you will reach the stunning Roman church of St. Martín. Carry on to Villalcázar de Sirga, today's destination.
19.2 km - easy
Day 6: Villalcázar de Sirga - Calzadilla de la Cueza
On arguably the most stunning stretch of the Meseta, you can always walk straight ahead on this treeless plateau with its often surreal landscapes. You will find Calzadilla de la Cueza hidden in a small valley.
Day 7: Calzadilla de la Cueza - Sahagún
You will walk through small villages towards Sahagún with its famous brick churches built in the Mudéjar-Style and enter the province of León.
22.4 km – easy
Day 8: End
Return home, explore Spain or continue on the Camino Francés with our Tour 5.
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- Selected accommodation with private bathroom*
- Luggage transfer (1 piece, max. 15 kg)
- Information on getting to the Camino
- Credencial (Pilgrim’s Passport)
- Pilgrim’s Kit:
- Informationen on bars and restaurant on the way
- Directions to your accommodations
- City maps of bigger cities
- History of the Camino
- Little language-guide