Explore Camino Frances the most famous route to Santiago de Compostela
Across La Rioja, and Burgos Province, enjoying the sunshine & the magnificent scenery.
Induldge yourself in rooms en-suite in selected hotels in along the way and enjoy a high level of comfort.
Time travel along 1000 years of history and meet people from every horizon

The French Way is the most traditional of all the pilgrims' ways to Santiago and the best known internationally.

3rd section of the Camino Frances starts from Logrono at the centre of the famous Rioja region. Finishing in medieval Burgos. This section is slightly flatter than the previous; it crosses the hilly province of Burgos, passing typical villages, vineyards, ruined castles...

At each stage, you are guaranteed a great level of comfort and gastronomy. The trail marking is extremely well done with the “Scallop Shell” showing you the way. The walk requires a good physical condition. However, it’s a highly rewarding walk including numerous great cultural highlights.

Day 1 - Logrono
You will be pre-booked in a traditional hotel in the heart of the town.
Logroño is a city rich in history and traditions that have been preserved since the Middle Ages. The Pilgrim's Route to Santiago de Compostela made this one of the most important towns on the route, leaving an interesting monumental legacy closely linked to the traditional passing of the pilgrims.

Town: ATM, shops. All facilities. Accommodation: 3* hotel right on the camino and on the historical centre. En-suite.

Day 2 - Logrono To Najera (8h, 28.5km, +260m -160m).
This first day is an easy stage through landscape dominated by vineyards. After 12km, you will pass Navarrete, a town build in the XIIth century by the "Knights of the Holy Sepulcher". Here you will have the chance to stop for some refreshment and to visit the fabulous Baroque Church of "La Ascension". Finally, arriving in Najera in the afternoon, you will discover the panoramic views from the hill where the town stands.

Town: ATM, shops. All facilities. Accommodation: 2* hotel in the center of the town. Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 3 – Najera to Santo Domingo de la Calzada (6h, 21km, +280m -130m)
Country roads dominate this stage, which runs through the Cantabria mountain range to the north, and the La Demanda mountain range to the south. A shorter day with great views. Possibility of visiting the Monastery of "Valvanera" lost in the middle of the "Sierra de la Demanda". Later today, you will arrive in Santo Domingo de la Calzada another great milestone on the road to Santiago.

Town: ATM, shops. All facilities. Accommodation: 2* hotel, Family run, very friendly and comfortable, en-suite Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 4 – Santo Domingo de la Calzada to Belorado (7h15, 24km, +260m -130m)
Once again we are back alongside the N-120. With scarcely the time to take in the trees, the Camino takes us through lots of crop fields, interspersed with small brooks and oak woods. This landscape warns us of the approaching mountain range and, indeed, we can soon see the Oca mountains looming on the horizon. This afternoon, you will have the chance to relax in the lovely main square of Belorado. Not to miss en-route: the Altarpiece in the XVIth century church of San Juan Bautista, in Granon.

Town: ATM, shops. All facilities. Accommodation: 1* hotel family ran in the center of the village. En-suite Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 5 – Belorado to St Juan de Ortega (7h15, 24.5km, +370m -150m)
Until you get to Villafranca Montes de OCA (14km), this stage is similar to the previous one. However, after a short while, as you go deeper into the dense woods, you will discover the beautiful Oca mountains. In St Juan de Ortega, have a look at the Mausoleum, a piece of art carved in Gothic Flamboyant style.

Town: 1 restaurant/bar/tobacco but great atmosphere. The church's frescos are quite amazing! Accommodation: 1* hotel in the center of this hamlet., en-suite Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 6 – St Juan de Ortega to Burgos (5h15, 16km, +150m -250m)
After the quiet and peaceful spots in the Altarpiece Mountain Range, you will make your way down into the valley of the Pico river. Here, the tranquil agricultural landscape disappears, and you will begin traveling through the traffic and industry that is characteristic of the entrance to Burgos.

Town: ATM, shops. All facilities. Hotel: 3* Hotel in the old part of town, en-suite Meal: Breakfast

DAY 7 – Burgos, end of the trip
After breakfast we bid you farewell.Burgos, a city in Castilla-Leon situated on the Pilgrim's Road to Santiago de Compostela, still preserves important vestiges of its medieval splendour. The city, which was the capital of the unified kingdom of Castilla-Leon for five centuries, boasts a masterpiece of Spanish Gothic architecture: the Cathedral of Burgos, declared World Heritage. Aside from a visit to the historic quarter, you can take quite an interesting walk along the banks of the Duero and Arlanza rivers. Great places to try out a delicious, varied cuisine.

Meal: Breakfast

• Luggage transfered from Hotel to hotel
• Rooms en-suite
• Half-Board during the hike
• Detailed Walking Notes
• Map
• Pilgrim passport

• Flights
• Insurance
• Drinks
• Dinner 1st and last nights