Distance
23.3km
Ascent
78m
Walking time
5 h 45 min
Stage 12 / 33 · Camino Francés
San Juan de Ortega Burgos
San Juan de Ortega to Burgos: 23.3 km, 78 m of ascent and 209 m of descent, about 5 h 45 min on foot. Stage 12 of 33 on the Camino Francés. All stages · Camino Francés · Where to stay in Burgos
km
23.3Ascent
78mDescent
209mWalking time
5 h 45 minDifficulty
Moderatehighest point
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Elevation profile23.3 km · ↑78 m · ↓209 m · max 1028 m
Real route and elevations (OpenStreetMap and digital terrain model). · Updated September 2026
Map
History and what to see
Agés and Atapuerca, with the sites of the first Europeans (World Heritage), open the stage; you cross the sierra past a stone cross and enter Burgos via Castañares or along the Arlanzón riverside. The Gothic cathedral, El Cid’s tomb, the Huelgas monastery and the Museum of Human Evolution deserve a rest day.
Villages along the way
| Village | km | Altitude | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan de Ortega · Places to stay | 0 | 1010 m | BarAlbergue |
| Agés | 3.6 | 970 m | BarShopAlbergue |
| Atapuerca | 6.2 | 960 m | BarShopAlbergue |
| Cardeñuela Riopico | 13 | 920 m | BarAlbergue |
| Orbaneja Riopico | 15 | 900 m | Bar |
| Burgos · Places to stay | 25.8 | 860 m | BarShopPharmacyATMAlbergueDoctor |
San Juan de Ortegakm 0 · 2
Albergue El Descanso de San Juan Ortega
HotelWhere to stay in Burgos
Centro Zen
House / apartmentEl Jardín de María Luisa Suites
House / apartment
Mía Suites
House / apartment · 10 beds
Apartamentos Plaza Mayor
House / apartmentFAQ
How long from San Juan de Ortega to Burgos?
About 5 h 45 min at a normal pace, over 25.8 km with 70 m of ascent.
Where to stay in Burgos?
Our guide lists 39 places, from €999 a night.
Is it a hard stage?
Difficulty moderate: 70 m up and 220 m down; the highest point is 1028 m.
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