Camino Francés · Stage 12 of 33San Juan de Ortega → Burgos

A descent through Agés and Atapuerca, beside the famous archaeological sites, then a long walk through the outskirts of Burgos to its old town and magnificent Gothic cathedral.

26.2km
↑204m ascent
↓337m descent
6–7 htime
484.4km to Santiago
Moderatedifficulty

Stage elevation profile

1072 m861 m
km 0km 13.1km 26.2

Town by town

Where to sleep

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Albergue FagusAlbergue · Private · Agés · km 3.7
10 €Dorm
16 bedsMar – OctWashing machineWiFiBreakfastDinnerHeatingBar

From their website: alberguescaminosantiago.com

Albergue Vía MineraAlbergue · Private · Cardeñuela-Ríopico · km 12.4
8 €
50 bedsWashing machineDryerWiFiBreakfastDinnerHeating

From their website: albergueviaminera.blogspot.com.es

Albergue Municipal Casa del CuboAlbergue · Public · Burgos · km 26.2
10 €Dorm
120 bedsDryerWiFiAccessible

From their website: caminosantiagoburgos.com

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Did you know?

Near Atapuerca lie the Sierra de Atapuerca sites, a World Heritage location where remains of the oldest known hominins in Western Europe were discovered.

At the end of the stage

Water fountainsPharmacyATMSupermarketHealth centre

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