Embark on the 125 km stretch of the French Way from Logroño to Burgos, a straightforward journey through the scenic vineyards of La Rioja and the solitary Oca Mountains. Along the way, you’ll encounter quaint villages steeped in Jacobean culture, dinosaur footprints, wineries, monasteries, and one of Spain’s most remarkable cathedrals in Burgos.

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245€

Private hostels

245 €

Hostels and pensions

425 €

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Map of the Route

Stages of French Way from Logroño to Burgos

Day 1. Arrival in Logroño

Logroño has always been historically considered as a crossroads, a city that has managed to modernize and preserve its traditional character at the same time.

If you are a wine lover, this city is a perfect starting point to begin your Camino de Santiago. A stroll along the most famous street in the city is a good way to get to know its culture and its people. Calle del Laurel is the temple of “chiqueteo”, that is, the tasting of “pinchos” (tapas) accompanied by a glass of good wine. Among its cultural and artistic heritage, the Co-cathedral of Santa María la Redonda stands out, where you can see the only painting by Michelangelo that exists in Spain. Enjoy your experience walking the French Way from Logroño to Burgos!

Day 2. Logroño - Nájera (29 km)

After leaving Logroño in this first stage you will enter the lands of La Rioja in search of the medieval city of Nájera. This is a long stage, which, although it has some slopes, is not very difficult. The most characteristic climbs of the stage will be the Alto de Navarrete, an important village of Jacobean tradition and past; and the Alto de San Antón, a short and easy climb from which you will have a magnificent view of the Najerilla valley. In the last kilometres of the route you will pass through a succession of roads and industrial areas; and after a small pedestrian bridge you will reach Nájera, capital of La Rioja and seat of the Court of Navarre during the 10th and 11th centuries.

Nájera is a very historic city where you can find many monuments, such as the Alcázar, the Royal Chapel of Santa Cruz, or the Monastery of Santa María la Real de Nájera. For those interested in the history and culture of the place, a visit to the Museo Histórico Arqueológico Najerillense is a must. And after the cultural visits, Nájera will offer you plenty of atmosphere in its old town, bars and restaurants where you can have a drink and enjoy the local gastronomy.

Day 3. Nájera - Santo Domingo de la Calzada (20.7 km)

The distance between Nájera and Santo Domingo de la Calzada is barely 21 kilometres. After a long stretch of solitary vineyards and cereal fields, you will begin an ascent towards the hills of La Degollada, and then descend until you reach Santo Domingo de la Calzada and finish the stage.

Santo Domingo de la Calzada is a place that dates back to the 12th century. Thanks to the Jacobean route, this village, like many others, experienced a very important economic, artistic and cultural development throughout the Middle Ages. In this small city you can wander through streets full of history in its monumental area, marvel at the remains of its walls dating from the twelfth and fourteenth centuries and admire its Cathedral, a perfect example of Gothic art in our country. As a curiosity, inside the Cathedral there is a henhouse where a rooster and a hen live, as a symbol of commemoration of the miracle of the hanged pilgrim.

Day 4. Santo Domingo de la Calzada - Belorado (22 km)

A gentle stage without much difficulty that runs mostly along agricultural tracks parallel to the national road, along which you will reach the first kilometres of the French Way in the lands of Castile and Leon. The passage through some villages, such as Viloria and Villamayor del Río, will make the stage more bearable.

You will end the day in Belorado, a medieval village that had its greatest splendour in the Middle Ages. Proof of this is its abundant civil and religious architecture. It is worth visiting the castle, the church of Santa Maria, the remains of the church of San Nicolas de Bari or the old Jewish quarter.

Day 5. Belorado - San Juan de Ortega (23.9 km)

This day we head for San Juan de Ortega, a stage characterized by a changing environment with two distinct parts.

The first section, which will serve as a warm-up, runs through the cereal fields of the Castilian steppe. But as you gain more kilometres, the landscape becomes more and more mountainous as you enter the lonely Montes de Oca. From here, you will have a beautiful stretch ahead of you through oak, pine and heather forests until you reach the end of the stage. San Juan de Ortega will appear before your eyes like an oasis in the middle of the desert.

San Juan de Ortega is a small village in which its barely 20 inhabitants coexist with hundreds of pilgrims who enrich the culture and diversity of the place. As a curiosity, in the interior of its beautiful church the so-called Miracle of the Light takes place. Two days a year, on the equinoxes, the sun shines for ten minutes on the capital representing the scene of the Annunciation.

Despite being a small village, it is a magical place to spend the night, which retains a deep pilgrim essence. If there is no accommodation available in San Juan de Ortega, spend the night in Agés or Atapuerca a few kilometres further on.

Day 6. San Juan de Ortega - Burgos (25.8 km)

Last stage of your French Way from Logroño to Burgos! Today we recommend you to leave early to make the most of the day in the city of Burgos. Today’s day begins with a pleasant walk through the Sierra de Atapuerca, home of archaeological treasures in our country. If you have time, we recommend you to visit the Atapuerca archaeological sites, one of the most important in the world and declared World Heritage in 1997. Like all entrances to large cities, the entrance to Burgos will be quite tedious and cumbersome due to the presence of asphalt and industrial buildings.

Burgos has always been a powerful magnet for travellers who love history, art and gastronomy. If you have never been to this city before, you will be surprised by the tourist attractions it has, unique in the national panorama. It will be worth strolling through its elegant streets, promenades and endless green areas; contemplate its Gothic cathedral, a World Heritage Site, and enjoy its exquisite gastronomy. The city is also internationally known for its Museum of Human Evolution, unique in the world.

Day 7. End of the trip

Congratulations! You have completed the French Way from Logroño to Burgos. This is the end of your journey, and we are sure that your days as a pilgrim have only just begun. If you are still hungry for more, you can continue one more section by completing the remaining eight stages to León. Because doing the Camino de Santiago only has one problem, and that is that once you do it, you will want to do it again.

Remember that you can also add the extra nights you want to your trip to enjoy the city of Burgos with total peace of mind.

Accommodation prices

Private hostels

245 €

Hostels and pensions

425 €

Types of accommodation

In private hostels from Logroño to Burgos
In hotels, guesthouses and rural houses from Logroño to Burgos

In hotels, guesthouses and rural houses from Logroño to Burgos

Habitación doble del Room Concept Hostel

In hotels, guesthouses and rural houses from Logroño to Burgos

Due to the fact that some towns along this route have little variety of accommodation, we have selected the best establishments available for you to have an incredible experience on your Camino de Santiago. You will combine the rest in small and cosy pensions with rural houses and lodgings of superior category, always looking for the best quality and location.

In private hostels from Logroño to Burgos

Dormitorio del Albergue Santiago Apóstol

In private hostels from Logroño to Burgos

Hostels are the perfect option if you are travelling alone, have a low budget or want to live the Camino de Santiago experience to the fullest. The ideal accommodation to meet other pilgrims, live together and experience all the values of this magical journey. They have mixed rooms organized in bunk beds, bathrooms separated by sexes, equipped kitchens, laundry and common areas where you can relax and enjoy unforgettable evenings with your travel companions.

Details ofFrench Way from Logroño to Burgos

Services included

7 days / 6 nights accommodation

Luggage transfer during the stages

Complete documentation

Pilgrim’s Credential

On-the-road emergency telephone assistance

Travel insurance

Optional Services

Service	In private hostels from Logroño to Burgos	In hotels, guesthouses and rural houses from Logroño to Burgos
Breakfast	Not available	61€ per person
MP (Breakfast and dinner)	Not available	149€ per person
Supplement for single room	Not available	150€ per single room
Extra night	28€ per person	95€ (sing. room) / 150€ (doub. room)
Transfer from Pamplona Airport to Logroño	Price on request	Price on request

	Breakfast
	In private hostels from Logroño to Burgos	Not available
	In hotels, guesthouses and rural houses from Logroño to Burgos	61€ per person


	MP (Breakfast and dinner)
	In private hostels from Logroño to Burgos	Not available
	In hotels, guesthouses and rural houses from Logroño to Burgos	149€ per person


	Supplement for single room
	In private hostels from Logroño to Burgos	Not available
	In hotels, guesthouses and rural houses from Logroño to Burgos	150€ per single room


	Extra night
	In private hostels from Logroño to Burgos	28€ per person
	In hotels, guesthouses and rural houses from Logroño to Burgos	95€ (sing. room) / 150€ (doub. room)


	Transfer from Pamplona Airport to Logroño
	In private hostels from Logroño to Burgos	Price on request
	In hotels, guesthouses and rural houses from Logroño to Burgos	Price on request