Stage 18. Sahagún – El Burgo Ranero (23.2 km)

Today's stage will take us from Sahagún to El Burgo Ranero, passing through Bercianos del Real Camino, in a transition from the Tierra de Campos to the Leonese moor. Having passed the halfway point of the French Way, the route is now well into the province of León. Before setting off, it is worth getting to know Sahagún, an obligatory stop for its important historical and cultural heritage.

In this stage there is a well signposted variant through Calzadilla de los Hermanillos, which adds up to 32 kilometres until reaching Mansilla de las Mulas. A much more solitary route that, in case of overcrowding, should be taken into account.

Would you like to walk this stage 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.

Before leaving Sahagún, the halfway point of the Camino Francés, you can pick up the Carta Peregrina, the "half Compostela" certifying you've already covered half the way, and take in its rich Mudéjar heritage (San Lorenzo, San Tirso). You cross the Cea over the Canto bridge and, along the path running parallel to the N-120, reach Bercianos del Real Camino. A final straight stretch across the plateau brings you to El Burgo Ranero, the end of the stage.