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Burgos, a medieval city with its majestic cathedral, offers history, art and a rich culture. Its nearby landscapes and mountains invite you to explore its natural surroundings.
Today’s day increases its difficulty due to the increase in mileage and the fact that it runs through one of the most powerful ramps of the whole route, putting your technique to the test. In addition, it is possible that the fatigue of the previous days is taking its toll, so take it easy and do not obsess about arriving. After crossing the bridge you will say goodbye to Santo Domingo de la Calzada, and you can continue directly along the road to Burgos or take a path parallel to it. The path becomes steeper and steeper until Grañón, and descends steeply on a gravel track, crossing the border between La Rioja and Castilla y León. After crossing the border, the gravel track will take you to Redecilla del Camino, where you will take the national road to Castildelgado. At this point you can follow the yellow arrows or take the national road that leads directly to Villamayor del Río. From here, you will head towards the Montes de Oca along a path parallel to the road. When you get to Villafranca we recommend taking the original path, a beautiful route that crosses the mountain. On reaching the top of the Pedraja, it is time to descend to San Juan de Ortega and Agés. From Agés the path becomes a pleasant walk along the local road and leads you to Atapuerca. Now all that remains is to cross the Sierra de Atapuerca and save the last kilometers to your long-awaited end of the stage, Burgos.