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
- Surface types: Forest tracks, dirt paths, urban pavement
- Waymarking status: Good signage; industrial outskirts well marked
- Alternative routes: None
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.
Accommodation and Services on this stage
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Need help planning? See our gear guide and download the free Camino Francés albergue list PDF, and if you prefer everything organised for you, compare the main Camino Francés tour operators on our tour guide comparison page.
Stage notes
Choose the river path into Burgos for a quieter, more pleasant approach than the industrial route.