Camino Francés · Stage 9
Nájera to Santo Domingo de la Calzada
Nájera to Santo Domingo de la Calzada on the Camino Francés: 21.1 km, 355 m up and 203 m down. Elevation profile, villages, albergues, water and tips.
- kilometres
- 21.1
- ascent
- 355 m
- descent
- 203 m
- highest point
- 740 m
- lowest point
- 493 m
- difficulty
- moderate
Surface: 36 % asphalt, 62 % track and 2 % footpath.
Tracks through cereal fields and vineyards, with Azofra halfway and a long, gentle climb to Cirueña. No great difficulty, but very exposed to the sun. Santo Domingo de la Calzada is named after the saint who built bridges and hospitals for pilgrims; in its cathedral live a white rooster and hen, in memory of a famous miracle.
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 | Nájera | 6 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 2.7 | Cárdenas | — | — |
| 4.3 | Badarán | — | bar · shop |
| 5.9 | Azofra | 2 | bar · shop · pharmacy · fountain |
| 6.7 | Berceo | — | bar · shop |
| 7.3 | San Millán de la Cogolla | — | bar · fountain |
| 12.6 | Villar de Torre | — | — |
| 15.1 | Cirueña | 2 | bar · fountain |
| 21.1 | Santo Domingo de la Calzada | 4 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · 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 Nájera to Santo Domingo de la Calzada?
About 21.1 km along the Camino, with 355 m of total ascent and 203 m of descent, by our measurements.
How long does the Nájera to Santo Domingo de la Calzada stage take?
At an easy pilgrim pace, between 5.5 and 6.5 hours of walking, not counting stops. Hills count: every 100 m of climbing adds about 10 minutes.
Where to sleep in Santo Domingo de la Calzada?
There are 4 albergues in Santo Domingo de la Calzada, plus other places to stay. Book ahead in high season.