Camino Francés · Stage 12
San Juan de Ortega to Burgos
San Juan de Ortega to Burgos on the Camino Francés: 25.6 km, 149 m up and 292 m down. Elevation profile, villages, albergues, water and tips.
- kilometres
- 25.6
- ascent
- 149 m
- descent
- 292 m
- highest point
- 1,074 m
- lowest point
- 860 m
- difficulty
- hard
Surface: 59 % asphalt, 30 % track and 11 % footpath.
Agés and Atapuerca, with its prehistoric sites, and the climb to the cross on the Atapuerca ridge, from where you can see Burgos. The way into the city is long and through industrial areas; many prefer the greener detour along the river. Burgos Cathedral, Gothic and a World Heritage Site, makes up for any amount of tarmac.
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 | San Juan de Ortega | 3 | bar · fountain |
| 3.4 | Santovenia de Oca | 1 | bar · fountain |
| 3.7 | Agés | 3 | bar · shop · fountain |
| 6.2 | Atapuerca | 5 | bar · shop · pharmacy · fountain |
| 6.3 | Zalduendo | — | bar · fountain |
| 11.0 | Ibeas de Juarros | — | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 12.4 | Cardeñuela Riopico | 4 | bar · fountain |
| 14.6 | Orbaneja Riopico | 1 | fountain |
| 19.0 | Castañares | — | bar · shop · fountain |
| 25.6 | Burgos | 18 | 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 San Juan de Ortega to Burgos?
About 25.6 km along the Camino, with 149 m of total ascent and 292 m of descent, by our measurements.
How long does the San Juan de Ortega to Burgos stage take?
At an easy pilgrim pace, between 6.0 and 7.5 hours of walking, not counting stops. Hills count: every 100 m of climbing adds about 10 minutes.
Where to sleep in Burgos?
There are 18 albergues in Burgos, plus other places to stay. Book ahead in high season.