Camino de Santiago — Camino Francés Spain

Burgos to León (the Meseta)

The Meseta: the wide, open plains between Burgos and León, through the provinces of Burgos, Palencia and León and small Camino towns such as Castrojeriz, Frómista and Sahagún.

  • To be confirmed
  • moderate
  • Best Apr–May, Sep–Oct

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At a glance

Burgos via Hornillos del Camino, Hontanas, Castrojeriz, Frómista, Carrión de los Condes, Sahagún and Mansilla de las Mulas to León

Time
To be confirmed
Difficulty
Moderate
Route
One way

Plan your trip

Best months: Apr–May, Sep–Oct

Permits & fees
No permit needed. Carry a Credencial (pilgrim passport) and get it stamped where you sleep; it gives access to pilgrim hostels.
Getting there
The section starts in Burgos and ends in León, both cities in Castile and León.
Good to know
  • From Calzada del Coto there are two ways to Mansilla de las Mulas: follow the main track, or take the route by the Dehesa de Valdelocajos and Calzadilla de los Hermanillos.

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Sources

Official figures where published; other numbers are measured on the map and approximate. Conditions and rules change — confirm with the official source before you go.