Camino Francés · Stage 13
Burgos to Hornillos del Camino
Burgos to Hornillos del Camino on the Camino Francés: 21.3 km, 131 m up and 170 m down. Elevation profile, villages, albergues, water and tips.
- kilometres
- 21.3
- ascent
- 131 m
- descent
- 170 m
- highest point
- 923 m
- lowest point
- 820 m
- difficulty
- moderate
Surface: 28 % asphalt, 63 % track and 9 % footpath.
The Meseta begins. After Tardajos and Rabé de las Calzadas you climb onto the high plateau and the horizon opens up: wheat fields as far as the eye can see. The descent to Hornillos, a one-street village, is the first classic image of the Meseta. No shade: hat, sun cream and water.
Villages and services on this stage
The villages the stage passes through, with the distance from the start and what each one has. Services change: check them on the day.
| Km | Village | Albergues | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | Burgos | 18 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 11.7 | Tardajos | 3 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 13.6 | Rabé de las Calzadas | 2 | bar · fountain |
| 21.3 | Hornillos del Camino | 5 | bar · shop · fountain |
PeregriNeo data based on © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Copernicus DEM GLO-30 elevations (© DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018, EU and ESA).
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FAQ
How far is it from Burgos to Hornillos del Camino?
About 21.3 km along the Camino, with 131 m of total ascent and 170 m of descent, by our measurements.
How long does the Burgos to Hornillos del Camino stage take?
At an easy pilgrim pace, between 5.0 and 6.0 hours of walking, not counting stops. Hills count: every 100 m of climbing adds about 10 minutes.
Where to sleep in Hornillos del Camino?
There are 5 albergues in Hornillos del Camino, plus other places to stay. Book ahead in high season.