STAGE 12: San Juan de Ortega to Burgos
Stage overview
- Distance: 25.3 km (15.7 miles)
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Average time: 5-6 hours
- Gradient: Rolling
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About this stage
A forested start gives way to open farmland and a gradual approach toward Burgos. The final kilometres follow urban paths into the historic city centre.
Stage details
| Town | Campground |
Albergue/hostel |
Guesthouse/hostal |
Hotel |
Coffee shop |
Restaurant/cafe |
ATM |
Pharmacy |
Medical Services |
Veterinarian |
Supermarket/convenience store |
Outdoor equipment store |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan de Ortega | - | ✔ | - | ✔ | ✔ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3.8 km | ||||||||||||
| Ages | - | ✔ | - | - | - | ✔ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2.5 km | ||||||||||||
| Atapuerca | - | ✔ | ✔ | - | - | ✔ | - | - | - | - | ✔ | - |
| 6.1 km | ||||||||||||
| Cardenuela Riopico | - | ✔ | ✔ | - | ✔ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2.2 km | ||||||||||||
| Orbaneja Riopico | - | ✔ | ✔ | - | ✔ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4.0 km | ||||||||||||
| Villafria | - | ✔ | - | ✔ | ✔ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 6.7 km | ||||||||||||
| Burgos | ✔ | ✔ | - | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |