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Logroño - LeónCamino De Santiago Francés (French way)
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From795 Euro/pers.
- 295 Km
- 13 nights
- Difficulty
iNOTE: nowhere, in any Camino, will steep cliffs be found next to path!
1: Very easy. Flat and without significant gradients. Good and normally wide paths.
2: Easy. Slightly hilly. Good and normally wide paths.
3: Medium. Hilly, possibly with longer distances between service facilities/cities. Good, sometimes narrow paths.
4: Medium/Hard. Longer, steeper climbs, perhaps with few servicefacilities/cities. Good, sometimes narrow paths.
5: Hard. Long gradient(s), possibly few facilities. Very hilly. Good, sometimes narrow paths.- Nature
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Pilgrimage through the most beautiful cathedrals of Spain
Embark on the Camino de Santiago from Logroño to León, a stretch with a moderate difficulty of 2 out of 5. This journey of approximately 300 kilometers immerses you in a world of stunning landscapes and historic cities.
Your journey begins in Logroño, the wine heart of La Rioja, where vineyards blend beauty and tradition. As you progress, the route takes you through the vast plains of Castilla, dotted with history-rich villages. Enjoy an ideal climate, characterized by more sunny days and a drier atmosphere than other sections of the path.
The varied landscapes will captivate you. From the hills of La Rioja to the broad fields of Castilla y León, each stage of the way offers unique panoramic views. Places like Burgos, with its imposing Gothic cathedral, add a rich cultural heritage to your route.
Upon arriving in León, its magnificent Gothic cathedral welcomes you. Here, you can relax and enjoy local traditions, exploring cobbled streets and savoring the region's gastronomy.
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What Spain is More Offers:
✔ Daily departures throughout the year.
✔ Carefully selected hotels, always with a private bathroom.
✔ A personalized digital guide from Spain is More with practical information about the route and recommendations.
✔ Stage customization: Yes, always.
Don't Miss out...
✔ Visiting a winery and wine tasting in Logroño with an extra night.
✔ Visiting the Monasteries of Yuso and Suso, declared World Heritage Sites in 1997. For this, an extra night is recommended in either Nájera or Santo Domingo de la Calzada.
✔ Exploring the Cultural Wonders of the City of Burgos. An extra night is recommended.
✔ The beautiful city of León with its monuments and vibrant wine and tapas scene. An extra night is recommended.
✔ The surroundings of León. An extra night or two is recommended.
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It includes
- 13 nights in a double room - always with private bath/toilet.
- 13 x breakfast.
- Digital- Travel Guidebook: Detailed guide with various recommendations, itineraries, hotel addresses, etc. Printed copies can be purchased (30 euros per copy).
- Pilgrim Passport / Credencial
- 24/7 emergency telephone number.
- Taxes.
Not included
- Some short local bus or taxi journeys, e.g. from airport to bus or train station in the same city.
Optional
- Personalise your Camino:Divide stages, transportation to startingpoint from anywhere in the world and back. Please ask us, we will be happy to assist you.
- Baggage Transport during the hiking days. Price 120 €/unit of max 15 kg.
- Transport to the starting point of the journey from any location in Spain
- Extension of stay
- Printed guide. If you prefer the printed guide, it can be purchased for 30 euros per piece (can be added when booking the trip).
- Cancellation insurance: can be added when booking the trip
Logroño - León
Camino De Santiago Francés (French way)
From795 Euro/pers.Single room supplement: 220 EuroDaily program
Logroño - León
Detailed itinerary (view all days )Day 1.- Arrival LogroñoYou will arrive by bus or train from Madrid, Bilbao or Barcelona depending on your arrival to Spain.
Bathed by the Ebro river, Logroño historically has been a place of passage and a crossroads of "the Camino de Santiago”.
In Logroño you will stay in a hotel in the historical centre. This is the same quarter in which monuments, streets, houses, shops, bars and the most famous squares in the city can be found and where of course you can go out for tapas. In Logroño you can also visit different cellars and in the Spain is More guide that you will be given before starting your journey, you will find some suggestions of the best ones.
Day 2.- Logroño - Nájera 29 KmThe parks and natural environment of the Grajera Reservoir top off the stay in Logroño and open the doors to the incredible Rioja landscape, filled with vineyards and orchards filled with fruit trees.
This stage takes you to Nájera, passing through Navarrete, a town celebrated for its traditional pottery. Later you walk on to Ventosa and the heights of San Antón. These hills offer views of unending rows of vineyards, a beautiful sight especially in September when harvest has reached its peak.Distance: 29 Km
ALTITUDE PROFILEm Day 3.- Nájera - Sto. Domingo 21 KmToday the goal is Santo Domingo de la Calzada, a town in Rioja Alta. The route passes through the charming town of Azofra.
In this segment, due to its proximity to Castilla, the landscape is rich with abundant fields of grain. Moreover, Santo Domingo itself is a vibrant town. There are many restaurants with delicious food and a very well preserved city centre that attract tourists all year round.Distance: 21 Km
ALTITUDE PROFILEm Day 4.- Sto. Domingo - Belorado 21 KmToday the Camino enters Castilla y León. From now on, and for a couple of weeks, you will pass through the widened passages of the “Meseta Castellana,” the Castillian plateau. The next closest objective is Belorado, located in the shade of a peak where ancient hermit caves and the ruins of a mythical Castle still remain.
Distance: 21 Km
ALTITUDE PROFILEm Day 5.- Belorado - San Juan de Ortega 25 KmThe following stage passes through several interesting monuments such as the Virgen de la Peña Church, carved out of the rock as well as some nicely located castle ruins.
This part of the journey passes through hillside landscapes and extensive forests (the last before reaching León, and if you have chosen to continue walking from Leon to Santiago, you will not see true forests for approximately 300 km.).Distance: 25 Km
ALTITUDE PROFILEm Day 6.- San Juan de Ortega - Burgos 26 KmThe first leg of the trip passes through a small pine forest before seeing the outskirts of Burgos.
Burgos was founded in the year 884 and its heritage shines with its own light. The city is filled with monuments that include its crowned jewel, an amazing gothic cathedral. In fact, the cathedral of Burgos became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. Overall, Burgos gives off a medieval feeling, a sensation completed by its inviting tapas bars.Distance: 26 Km
ALTITUDE PROFILEm Day 7.- Burgos - Hontanas 31 KmToday you enter the unpopulated plateau where you only be accompanied by your own shadow and if you're lucky, some other pilgrim that you find along the Camino. You will discover scenery and almost medieval towns that have become embedded in the legend of the Camino since its beginning.
Distance: 31 Km
ALTITUDE PROFILEm Day 8.- Hontanas - Fromista 32 KmThis day, without tree coverage from the elements - be it the summer sun, the penetrating winter cold or the uncomfortable wind - what will stay etched in your mind will be the walk under the arches of San Antón, the visit to the Castrojeriz and the later climb to the Teso de Mostelares. From this hill the extensive "Tierra de Campos" opens up to the pilgrim, a region proud of its grain, pigeon flocks and valuable art.
NOTE: The stages of today and tomorrow can be divided in 3 if the distance seemss too long to you.Distance: 32 Km
ALTITUDE PROFILEm Day 9.- Fromista - Carrion de los Condes 19 KmIn this stage the flatness of the land and monotony of a walk take over as the walker passes through the nucleus of the countryside. In the final leg you will find yourself in Santa María la Blanca Church- a stronghold attributed to the Templars.
Distance: 19 Km
ALTITUDE PROFILEm Day 10.- Carrion de los Condes - Moratinos 28 KmToday you can visit "Monesterio de San Zoilo" that is found on the outskirts of Carrión de los Condes (if you reserve your trip enough in advance it is possible to stay the night at the monastery).
Distance: 28 Km
ALTITUDE PROFILEm Day 11.- Moratinos - Burgo Ranero 25 KmThe route continues through unending fields until you reach Sahagún, an important pilgrimage stop, with points of interest like monasteries, churches and a fantastic Roman bridge.
Grain, corn, sunflowers and numerous other crops provide striking color during this flat stage. Although initially the general scenery may appear a little boring, be sure to be on the look out as this is a wonderful place to see eagles and storks and much more. The route passes through several typical towns that probably wouldn't exist if it weren't for El Camino.
Distance: 25 Km
ALTITUDE PROFILEm Day 12.- El Burgo Ranero - Mansilla 19 KmToday a tree lined path will take you to Reliegos y Mansilla. On the way you will see many cellars that appear as caves carved out of the hills. These were traditionally used to mature the wine, but today these traditional cellars are far from modern wine manufacturing, hence many of them are now used for restaurants or private gatherings places where friends and family meet. Examples of this are found in the small town of Reliegos.
Distance: 19 Km
ALTITUDE PROFILEm Day 13.- Mansilla - León 19 KmToday you will arrive in León. The first few kilometres after Mansilla are fairly nice although later they are followed by a walk throughthe industrial area of León (for which reason some chose to take the bus at this point).
Once you have reached Leon, and catch your first sight of the Cathedral you will know that every step of the journey so far has been worth it.
This old Roman capital is one of the main towns of the pilgrimage. In 910 León was the capital of the kingdom that later became the Spain, the country, that we know today. The medieval importance of this city is reflected in numerous monuments such as the Cathedral, San Marcos and the Basilica San Isidoro where several kings of historical importance are buried and where the much sought after Holy Grail is believed by many historians to be housed.
The town is filled with tapas bars and inviting places and observe sore-footed pilgrims walking around with the hope of finally reaching Santiago during this journey or the next.Distance: 19 Km
ALTITUDE PROFILEm Day 14.- DepartureNormally you will go by train to Madrid, from where you will fly home.
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