Logroño – Burgos

Pilgrimage Logroño – Burgos – 7 days

This hike takes us from Logroño, through the heart of beautiful La Rioja with its famous wines, to the magnificent city of Burgos. With every step we take, we learn more about the country’s eventful history, reflected in the towns and villages we pass. León, Navarrete, Nájera, Santo Domingo de la Calzada, and San Juan de Ortega are just a few of the historical gems along the way.

The destination of the hike is the city of Burgos with its mighty Gothic cathedral, an architectural jewel.

Difficulty level

4 to 7 hours of hiking per day in varied terrain.

Weather

The climate in the area is very mild as it lies close to the Atlantic. The average temperature is around 15°C throughout the year, and extreme temperature fluctuations are uncommon. Summer months are usually dry and warm, while spring and autumn are mild and excellent for hiking, though there is some risk of rain showers.

Highlights

  • The famous wine-growing region of Rioja
  • A hike lined with historic villages, towns, and buildings
  • Medieval Burgos with its magnificent Gothic cathedral

Quick facts

Travel duration: 7 days/ 6 nights
Travel period: 1/4 - 31/10 with any arrival day
Grade:
3
Accommodations:
Trip type: Camino walking tours
Price example: From €465
Meals:

Prices per person in EUR

The trip can be undertaken during the period April 1 – October 31, with a flexible arrival day.

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The prices listed are per person and include:

  • Accommodation for 6 nights in 1- to 3-star hotels and hostels
  • Breakfast (dinners available as an optional extra)
  • English guidebook with maps (1 book per 2–3 people)
  • Pilgrim’s passport
  • Information sheet with practical details for the trip
  • Luggage transfers
  • 24-hour emergency phone support

Not included:

  • Flights
  • Transfers to/from the airport
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Anything not explicitly mentioned under “included”

Optional extras:

  • 6 dinners excluding drinks: 91 Euro
  • Extra guidebook: 26 Euro
  • Extra hotel nights at the start or end of the trip: Contact us for pricing (recommended if you arrive late in the evening and plan to use local transport to the starting point)
  • Private airport transfers: Contact us for pricing

 

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival to Logroño

Check in at your hotel in the afternoon in La Rioja’s capital, Logroño. Here, you can visit the beautiful Santa María de la Redonda Cathedral and its historic old quarter.

Day 2 From Logroño to Nájera – 28 km

From Logroño to Nájera, we pass through vineyards and grain fields in La Rioja. Nájera, the former capital of Navarra, is worth visiting, especially the Franciscan monastery Santa María de Real.

28 km, 7 h

Day 3 From Nájera ol Santo Domingo de la Calzada – 22 km

Today’s hike takes you to Santo Domingo de la Calzada. The day gives a preview of the next stage of the trail crossing the broad Spanish plateau, the Meseta Central, where grains are cultivated. The oak forests of Cirueñas provide refreshing shade along the way, and upon arrival in Santo Domingo de la Calzada, a visit to the cathedral is recommended. Here, a hen and a rooster live in memory of the legend of the young pilgrim who was saved from hanging by the Apostle James.

22 km, 5 h

Day 4 From Santo Domingo de la Calzada to Belorado – 26 km

We continue hiking out of La Rioja and into the Castilla y León region. The original pilgrim route follows a road, so we recommend a small detour along quieter trails instead. Today’s destination, Belorado, is a beautiful Castilian village with a rich history.

26 km, 6.5 h

Day 5 From Belorado to San Juan de Ortega (overnight stay in Atapuerca) – 23 km

Today’s stage passes through small, simple villages before transitioning into a more adventurous hike as we cross the Montes de Oca. The uphill trek is rewarded with the impressive town of San Juan, one of the highlights of the pilgrimage—not only for its elevated, beautiful location but also for its magnificent monastery.

(From here, you will be transferred to your hotel in Atapuerca.)

23 km, 6 h

Day 6 Atapuerca to Burgos – 20 km

On this final day, we traverse open countryside from Atapuerca to central Burgos. Once there, be sure to visit the beautiful Gothic cathedral.

20 km, 5 h

Day 7 Departure

Breakfast and check-out, after which your trip with us concludes.

Accommodations

Accommodation in a mix of 1–3 star hotels and hostels. Rooms include a private shower/WC. In the event of very high occupancy, we may exceptionally need to book rooms with shared shower/WC in the corridor.

7 days/ 6 nights

Night PlaceAccommodation
Night 1LogroñoHotel * - ***
Night 2NájeraHotel * - ***
Night 3Santo Domingo de la CalzadaHotel * - ***
Night 4BeloradoHotel * - ***
Night 5Atapuerca
Hotel * - ***
Night 6BurgosHotel * - ***

Route map

Getting to the destination

Plane

We recommend flying to Bilbao (BIO).

Transfer

Private transfers to/from the airport can be booked. Contact us for pricing details.

Local transport

From/to Bilbao Airport, you can easily travel by bus (1h 45min) with ALSA. In the departure information we send you before your trip, we provide more detailed instructions on how to use trains and buses.

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