Walk the Camino Francés from Burgos to León, a spectacular section through the heart of Spain’s vast and beautiful Meseta. This self-guided journey follows ancient pilgrim paths across open plains, golden wheat fields, and peaceful countryside, offering a quieter and more reflective side of the Camino de Santiago.
As you travel west through Castile, discover historic villages, traditional landscapes, and centuries-old Camino traditions. With gentle terrain and wide-open horizons, this section invites you to slow down, embrace the rhythm of walking, and experience the simplicity of life on the trail.
Your journey finishes in the vibrant city of León, where impressive architecture, rich history, and lively Spanish culture await. Combining scenic landscapes, cultural discoveries, and a deep sense of achievement, this route is a memorable milestone on the way to Santiago de Compostela.
Inclusions
- 6 nights’ accommodation in carefully selected hotels, guesthouses and pilgrim-friendly accommodation with private facilities where available
- Daily luggage transfers between accommodations
- Pilgrim Passport (Credencial)
- Comprehensive route notes and navigation resources
- Detailed pre-departure information pack
- Expert local knowledge and 24-hour emergency assistance during your trip
- Professional event organisation and itinerary planning
Exclusions:
• Travel to Burgos and from Leon
• Lunches and evening meals
• Personal insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects)
• Airport transfers
• Tourist taxes where applicable
• Guiding services (available on request)
Optional extras
- Single room supplement £60 per person per night (subject to availability)
- Solo traveller supplement £60 per person per night
- Odd group supplement £60 per group per night may apply if a single room is required.
- Extra night prior to start (single room) £180 per person
- Extra night prior to the start (twin room, needs 2 people) £90 per person
- Extra night at the end of the event (single room) £180 per person
- Extra night at the end of the event (twin room, needs 2 people) £90 per person
Please select from Optional Extras at checkout.
Getting there and back
Getting There
The easiest way to reach Burgos is by flying into Madrid and continuing by train or bus. The journey takes approximately 2–3 hours, offering a simple and comfortable connection into the heart of Castile.
Alternatively, you can fly into Bilbao and travel onwards to Burgos by bus or taxi, taking around 2 hours. Both options provide convenient access before you begin your Camino journey.
Getting Away:
León has excellent transport connections for onward travel. Regular trains and buses link the city with Santiago & Madrid, where you can access a wide range of international flights.
Evening meals and lunches
You can purchase evening meals either at the accommodation or nearby. When our event planners send you the schedule with itinerary you could prearrange directly with the accommodation or during the walk.
For lunches we would suggest bringing some of your own favourite snack bars and then asking the accommodation for a packed lunch for the following day and also supplementing that at stops en-route.
Accommodation
Accommodation is generally in a mixture of family-run hotels, guesthouses, rural inns and carefully selected pilgrim-friendly accommodation. Private ensuite facilities will be provided wherever possible, although in some smaller villages facilities may occasionally be shared.
Once your booking is confirmed, your event planner will provide details of your accommodation and discuss any preferences or special requirements.
Dog friendly
Due to accommodation restrictions and the logistics involved with luggage transfers across multiple regions of Spain, this trip is generally not recommended for travellers with dogs.
Need a guide?
If you would prefer to have a guide for your walk, even just for one day, then we are happy to help. We can provide a qualified leader (also first aid qualified) to lead your trek or on just one of the sections. Just ask us.
A guide can not only take the stress out of navigation, but you will also find them a great asset in terms of providing an insight into all things environment and nature.
Dates and prices
For available dates please see the ‘build your trip’ option on the left hand side on desktops or at the bottom on mobiles. You can reserve your space via this route.
After you book
After placing your booking with us, you will in the first instance receive an automated email from our system confirming receipt of your reservation. If you don’t receive it, it is worth checking your spam/clutter folder.
In the process of placing your booking, you will generally set up an access password to our online gateway where you can review the details of the booking.
Your personal event planner will then be in touch with you to start to confirm the details. This contact will usually be taken up in the working day after receipt of your booking, but may, in busy times, take a little longer. The event planner will then liaise with you regarding the details of the course. If you have any specific requirements, please do mention it at this stage.
At the end of your trip
Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, and when you arrive in Leon, you have a few options. If you haven’t booked an additional night’s stay, we will arrange for your luggage to be delivered to a central drop-off point in the city. From there, you can continue your onward travel as outlined in the ‘Getting There and Back’ section above.
Many pilgrims choose to celebrate the completion of their Camino Stage with an extra night — and rightly so, you’ve earned it. If you’d like to extend your stay, this can be arranged as an optional add-on with your event planner.
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