- From Logroño
- to Burgos
Way of Saint James from Logroño to Burgos
The Camino de Santiago from Logroño to Burgos offers, in addition to the experience of the pilgrimage, an immense variety of cultural elements that are very worthwhile as a complementary activity. It begins in Logroño, the gateway to the Castilian plateau and capital of one of the most important wine regions in Europe: La Rioja. And then it continues along a route full of monasteries and cathedrals, caves and mining complexes and the famous prehistoric site of Atapuerca.
As the profile of these stages is generally very gentle, it is a perfect opportunity to take advantage of the afternoons with complementary activities focused on getting to know this rich landscape, gastronomy and culture. The 122 kilometres that separate the two capitals will be easier and more interesting. On arrival in Burgos, the end of this section, you will find one of the cities declared a World Heritage Site.
Services
7-day trip along the French Way.
6 nights accommodation according to the chosen category. Configure it.
Full documentation about the travel.
GPS tracks in your smartphone
Pilgrim's passport
Travel insurance with special coverage for sports activities.
24/7 telephone assistance during your trip.
VAT and other taxes
Extras in hotels and restaurants.
Other transfers requested by you, not specified in the contract.
Any other service not specifically defined as included.
Optional Services
Breakfasts, half-board
Luggage transportation on route (up to 15 kg / package).
Complementary activities
Cancellation insurance
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Itinerary
Day 1. Arrival in Logroño
To do the Camino de Santiago from Logroño you will have to get there on your own (or we can help you with private transport).
In any case, if you don't know the city, we recommend that you book an extra night before your trip so that you can enjoy the historic quarter and visit one of the historic wineries of La Rioja, where you can discover the wine-making process and enjoy its famous wines with designation of origin.
Hostel: Winederful Hostel or similar
Standard accommodation: Hotel Condes de Haro or similar
Day 2. Stage Logroño - Nájera
Distance: 29 km
Difficulty level: ●●○○○
Accommodation: Nájera
The first stage is moderately hilly. We leave the city along the Rúa Vieja and climb to the top of La Grajera, from where you can see Logroño on one side and, on the other, our next destination: Navarrete.
In this section you will find the ruins of the old pilgrims' hospital of San Juan de Acre, founded in 1185. From there, with a gentle ascent, the Way continues towards the Alto de San Antón, which leads to the very interesting town of Nájera through a rural area.
Hostel: Puerta de Nájera Hostel or similar
Standard accommodation: Hotel Duques de Nájera or similar
Day 3. Stage Nájera - Santo Domingo de la Calzada
Distance: 20.7 km
Difficulty: ●○○○○
Accommodation: Santo Domingo de la Calzada
Following the pattern of the previous stage, today's stage can also be considered easy and with few gradients. It runs along agricultural tracks that show the transition from vineyards to cereal crops.
After passing Azofra and Cirueña, from a hill we will see the town of Santo Domingo de la Calzada, the end of our stage. The cathedral of Santo Domingo and the striking history of the saint after whom it is named await you.
Hostel: Hostel La Cofradía del Santo or similar
Standard accommodation: Rey Pedro I Guesthouse or similar
Day 4. Stage Santo Domingo de la Calzada - Belorado
Distance: 22 km
Difficulty: ●○○○○
Accommodation: Belorado
This stage has practically no gradients and it is noticeable that we are approaching Castile and its plains. At the pass halfway between Grañón and Redecilla del Camino we finally leave La Rioja to enter the region of Castilla y León, in the province of Burgos. More than half of the French Way runs through this region, the largest in Spain.
When you get to Redecilla del Camino, don't pass by without visiting the church of the Virgen de la Calle. It is well worth a visit. And then you can continue along the road until you reach Belorado, where you can enjoy a good caparrón and a pleasant stroll through the town.
Hostel: Hostel.B or similar
Standard accommodation: Hotel Jacobeo or similar
Day 5. Stage Belorado - San Juan de Ortega
Distance: 23.9 km
Difficulty level: ●●○○○
Accommodation: San Juan de Ortega
Due to its difficulty, this stage can be subdivided into two sections: an initial, easy one, with hardly any gradients, until just before Villafranca de Montes de Oca. And a second section to San Juan de Ortega, marked by a steep ascent in the first kilometres and a gradual descent without intermediate villages.
Hostel: Hostel El Camino de Santovenia or similar
Standard accommodation: Rural Accommodation La Henera or similar
Day 6. Stage San Juan de Ortega - Burgos
Distance: 25.8 km
Difficulty level: ●●○○○
Accommodation: Burgos
The last stage of this programme consists of a pleasant stretch through the Sierra de Atapuerca before proceeding to Burgos.
The historic route goes through industrial areas, but there is a variant, called Castañares, which skirts the industrial estate, adding only half a kilometre more. If you choose this option, pay special attention to the yellow arrows.
Hostel: Hostel Catedral de Burgos or similar
Standard accommodation: Hotel Alda Cardeña or similar
Day 7. Burgos (and more)
The seventh day is for you. To rest and explore the city of Burgos. After breakfast our services end, but the city asks you to walk its streets, visit its gothic cathedral, the Monastery of Las Huelgas, etc.
Suckling lamb is the most popular dish in the area and there is a wide range of dishes to try in the vicinity of the cathedral. If you prefer sweets, yemas de Burgos, made with egg yolk, sugar and water, are the star dessert.
And, if you like, we can organise a visit to the nearby Monastery of San Pedro de Cardeña, a Trappist abbey founded in 902.
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