Spain 12 Day French Way (Burgos – Leon)
Durartion: 12 Days
Price: From €1,295 (excluding flights)
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12 DAY FRENCH WAY
BURGOS – LEON
The French Way – the quintessential, most traveled and most documented of all the Camino routes to Santiago de Compostela. It runs from the eastern side of the Pyrenees at SJPP to Santiago de Compostela in the Northwest of Spain, extending to a distance of 780km.
This 12 day trip takes you over the fourth section of the French Way from the medieval city of Burgos, court of the Kings of Castile to the beautiful city of Leon, court and burial place for the Kings of Leon.
Burgos was once the capital of the Castile and León region and hometown of El Cid, the Spanish hero who conquered València. You will leave Burgos in a westward direction towards the villages of Castrojeriz, Fromista and Carrion de los Condes. The Camino crosses the flat lands of the meseta passing vast fields of crops and golden grasslands through rural hamlets and villages to finish in the city of Leon, the capital of Christian Spain, also known as “El Reino de León.”.
This trip is ideal for people who walked the previous three sections from Saint Jean Pied de Port to Burgos and wish to continue west to Santiago de Compostela, as they complete the entire Camino in stages over a number of years.
As part of this trip, you will stay 11 nights in in high quality Hotels/Boutique Guesthouses with breakfast and luggage transport between your accommodation. Around-the-clock emergency assistance is also included which adds confidence to the detailed walking notes which covers landmarks, distances and things to see over the course of your walk.
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
Day 1 – Arrival day to Burgos
Day 2 – Burgos – Hornillos (21km)
Day 3 – Hornillos – Castrojeriz (20km)
Day 4 – Castrojeriz – Fromista (25km)
Day 5 – Fromista – Carrion de los Condes (19km)
Day 6 – Carrion de los Condes – Ledigos (23km)
Day 7 – Ledigos – Sahagun (16km)
Day 8 – Sahagun – Calzadilla de los Hermanillos (14.5km)
Day 9 – Calzadilla de los Hermanitos – Mansilla de las Mulas (24.5km)
Day 10 – Mansilla de las Mulas – Leon (18km)
Day 11 – Free day in Leon
Day 12 – Departure day from Leon
Total Distance 180km
PRICE
Mid Season
April, May, June and October
Price €1,295 per person, based on two people sharing a room
Single Room Supplement of €440
High Season
Easter, July, August and September
Price €1,375 per person, based on two people sharing a room
Single Room Supplement of €495
CUSTOMISE YOUR TRIP
- Add Airport Transfers
- Upgrade to Luxury accommodation in the 5 star Parador Hotel in Leon
If you choose not to include airport transfers, we will provide detailed advice how to get from /back to the airport.
CALENDAR
Self guided, tailor made trips are available from March to October. Choose a start date that suits you. You can secure your booking with a 20% deposit.
CONTACT US
For further information about this package, contact us on 01 – 442 8921 or email us at info@magichillholidays.com
At a glance:
- 3 nights in 4* Hotels
- 8 nights in 2 & 3* Hotels/ Boutique Guesthouses
- 11 breakfasts
- Return transfers Hornillos – Burgos
- Pilgrim’s Passport
- Camino Information Pack and Walking Notes
- 24 hour phone assistance
- Transfer in case of emergencies
"I could not have been happier with the care I received, and the personalised plan Bronagh made for me - a 61 yr old solo traveller on my 1st Camino. Bronagh’s experience and knowledge of the Camino is awesome, from advising me on a slower-paced walk to meet my personal circumstances, to encouraging phone calls prior to starting, and informative texts whilst on my Camino. Other pilgrims were jealous of the hotels and support (e.g restaurant recommendations at every stop) Magic Hill provided, and I will be travelling with them again."
"What an amazing journey we had. It was a wonderful time of year to go. The Meseta was very green and loaded with flowers. We met some really great people that I am sure we will stay in touch with. The lodging provided by Magic Hill was really good. They are also very good at staying in communication with you during your journey to help you find your way and encourage you. I think the only thing we would change for future long distance walks is to build in a rest day for our feet periodically. Thank you to Magic Hill for arranging such a wonderful journey for us"
Quote of the day:
“The adrenaline and stress of an adventure are better than a thousand peaceful days.”
Paul Coelho
