From Castrojeriz to Frómista

The stage between Castrojeriz and Frómista takes us through the impressive moors of Palencia, leaving the province of Burgos behind. A slightly longer stage with endless straights, humble adobe villages and lonely and austere landscapes of the lands of Palencia. The only difficulty of the day will be to overcome the steep climb to the Alto de Mostelares, at the exit of Castrojeriz, with a difference in altitude of 145 meters in almost 2 km from which we can admire the incredible views of the plateau.

This stage is part of the French Way. Would you like to walk it with your accommodation already booked? These organised trips include it: French Way from Roncesvalles to Santiago de Compostela and French Way from Burgos to León.

Right after leaving Castrojeriz you face the day's challenge: the steep climb to the Alto de Mostelares, with an immense view of the meseta from the top. Then flat terrain to the Fitero bridge over the Pisuerga, an old border between Castile and Aragón. Between Itero de la Vega and Boadilla, with barely any shade, you reach Frómista, beside the historic Canal de Castilla.