Stage
Belorado → San Juan de Ortega
24 km +230m
Ease of walking: Moderate: some up-and-down stretches but generally manageable on compacted rural paths.
This stage traverses the beginning of the Burgos province, bringing pilgrims to the serene monastery complex at San Juan de Ortega with its Romanesque art. The day's walk crosses farmland and occasional wooded areas with calm, historic surroundings.
Scenery
Mix of farmland and sheltered groves with traditional stone farmhouses and Romanesque waymarkers.
Towns on this stage
Points of interest along the way
- • Romanesque sculptures and cloister at San Juan de Ortega
- • Scenic rural viewpoints across the Meseta transition
Water along the Camino
Pilgrims will find drinking water fountains (fuentes), public taps and springs in most villages and at points along the way. In summer and on remote stretches, carry enough water between stops as gaps can be long.