STAGE 15: Castrojeriz to Fromista
Stage overview
- Distance: 24.8 km (15.4 miles)
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Average time: 6-7 hours
- Gradient: Steep
- Surface types: Hill climb, dirt tracks, canal-side paved path
- Waymarking status: Clear arrows; canal section very simple
- Alternative routes: None
About this stage
A steep early climb up Alto de Mostelares is followed by long, level tracks across open farmland. The stage finishes with a gentle approach into canal‑side Frómista.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castrojeriz | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ─ |
| 8.9 km | ||||||||||||
| Itero del Castillo | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ |
| 1.9 km | ||||||||||||
| Itero de la Vega | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ |
| 8.1 km | ||||||||||||
| Boadilla del Camino | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ |
| 5.9 km | ||||||||||||
| Fromista | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ─ |
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Stage notes
The steep ascent of Alto de Mostelares begins immediately after leaving Castrojeriz, followed by a long exposed plateau with no shade or services until Itero de la Vega.