STAGE 14: Hornillos del Camino to Castrojeriz
Stage overview
- Distance: 19.8 km (12.3 miles)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Average time: 5-6 hours
- Gradient: Flat
- Surface types: Meseta dirt tracks, gravel paths, open plains
- Waymarking status: Strong signage; easy to follow
- Alternative routes: None
About this stage
A classic Meseta stage of open landscapes and quiet villages. The walking is easy and consistent, ending beneath the hilltop town of Castrojeriz.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornillos del Camino | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ |
| 5.5 km | ||||||||||||
| San Bol | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ |
| 5.1 km | ||||||||||||
| Hontanas | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ─ |
| 9.2 km | ||||||||||||
| Castrojeriz | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ─ |
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
Shade is scarce; carry extra water and protect yourself from sun and wind.