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French Way - Section 3 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 123 km - From €460 -
From Logroño to Burgos

The French Way is the most traditional of all the pilgrims' ways to Santiago and the best known internationally. The third section of the Camino Frances starts from Logrono in the heart of the famous Rioja region and finishes in medieval Burgos. This section is slightly flatter than the previous; it crosses the hilly province of Burgos, passing typical villages, vineyards and ruined castles.

Everyday, during the walk, you are guaranteed a high level of comfort and gastronomy. The Camino de Santiago is clearly marked with the “Scallop Shell” showing you the way. This walk can be physically demanding and requires a reasonable level of fitness. However, it’s a highly rewarding walk that includes numerous cultural highlights.

French Way - Section 3 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 123 km - From €460 -
From Logroño to Burgos

Day 1 : Logrono
Day 2 : Logrono To Najera (29km)
Day 3 : Najera to Santo Domingo de la Calzada (21km)
Day 4 : Santo Domingo de la Calzada to Belorado (23km)
Day 5 : Belorado to St Juan de Ortega (24km)
Day 6 : St Juan de Ortega to Burgos (26km)
Day 7 : Burgos, end of the walking holiday 

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DAY BY DAY

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DAY 1 - Logrono You will be pre-booked in a traditional hotel in the heart of the town. Logrono is a city rich in history and traditions that have been preserved since the Middle Ages. Town: ATM, shops. all facilities. DAY 2 –Logrono To Najera (8h, 29km, +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 12th century by the "Knights of the Holy Sepulchre". Here you will have a chance to stop for some refreshments and to visit the fabulous Baroque Church of "La Ascension". Finally, arriving in Najera in the afternoon, you can enjoy the panoramic views from this hill-top town. Town: ATM, shops. all facilities. Meal: Half Board DAY 3 –Najera to Santo Domingo de la Calzada (6h, 21km, +280m -130m) Country roads dominate this stage, which runs through the Cantabrian mountain range to the north, and the La Demanda mountain range to the south. Enjoy a shorter walking day with great views. There is the possibility to visit the Monastery of "Valvanera" deep 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. Meal: Half Board DAY 4 –Santo Domingo de la Calzada to Belorado (7h15, 23km, +260m -130m) After a brief walk through a wooded area, the Camino takes us through 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. On the route, don't miss the Altarpiece in the 16t-century church of San Juan Bautista, in Granon. Town: ATM, shops, all facilities. Meal: Half Board

DAY 5 –Belorado to St Juan de Ortega (7h15, 24km, +370m - 150m) Until you get to Villafranca Montes de Oca (14km), this stage is similar to the previous one. However, as you go deeper into the woods, you will soon discover the beautiful Oca mountains. In St Juan de Ortega, have a look at the Gothic Mausoleum. Town: Small, with limited facilities, but a great atmosphere. Meal: Half Board DAY 6 – St Juan de Ortega to Burgos (5h15, 26km, +150m - 250m) After a quiet sojourn in the mountains you will make your way down into the valley of the Pico river. Here, the tranquil landscapes disappear, making way for the roads and buildings that characterise Burgos and its outskirts. Town: ATM, shops, all facilities. Meal: Breakfast DAY 7 –Burgos, end of the walking holiday After breakfast we bid you farewell. Burgos 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 (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Aside from a visit to the historic quarter, you can take quite an interesting walk along the banks of the Duero and Arlanza rivers. Discover the delicious and varied local cuisine in one of the city's restaurants. Meal: Breakfast

WEATHER

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French Way - Section 3 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 123 km - From €460 -
From Logroño to Burgos

 FLY IN AND OUT

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It is best to fly to Bilbao, Santander or Madrid.

1)    FLY IN

• To Bilbao

Internal connections to Bilbao : A Coruna, Alicante, Barcelona, Badajoz, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Jerez, Lanzarote, Madrid, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Santiago de Compostela, Seville, Tenerife, Valencia and Vigo.

European connections to Bilbao : Brussels, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Lisbon, Milan, Munich, Paris and Stuttgart.

See with EasyJet, Iberia and AerLingus :
- EasyJet : daily flights to Bilbao from London Stansted Airport
- Iberia : flights from Gatwick or Heathrow via Madrid
- AerLingus : operates out of Dublin.

• To Santander

Direct connections to Santander only with Ryanair : from London Stansted, Dublin, Frankfurt, Milan and Rome, as well as Reus and Madrid in Spain.

Internal connections with Iberia from Alicante, Barcelona, Gran Canaria, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Seville and Valencia.

• To Madrid

With almost every companies :
- See the Spanish national company: www.iberia.com
- See the Spanish low-cost: www.spanair.com

2)    FLY OUT

See above.

GETTING AROUND

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1)    GETTING THERE

• From Bilbao

By train :
- 1h journey

• From Santander

By train :
- 1h30 journey

• From Madrid

By train :
- 2h30 journey
- Timetable :http://horarios.renfe.es/hir/ingles.html

2)    GETTING BACK

• To Bilbao

By train :
- 3 hours journey

• To Santander

By train :
- 1 hour journey
- Timetable : www.renfe.com

• To Madrid

By train :
- 3 hours journey
- See timetable and book online : www.renfe.com

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT FLIGHTS

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French Way - Section 3 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 123 km - From €460 -
From Logroño to Burgos

HOTEL AND GUESTHOUSE GRADES – HOW WE CHOOSE YOUR ACCOMMODATION

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Our accommodation is selected based on a number of criteria, including location, comfort, services, price and character. We always try to book accommodation that is both on/near the Camino and also close to the historical quarter or centre of the town/city. This is facilitated by the fact that the Camino usually goes through the heart of each town and/or city.

In larger towns, which are usually at the beginning and end of each section, we book hotels of a 3* standard. In smaller towns/villages/hamlets in between the larger towns, we choose hotels or guesthouses of a 2* standard. However, there could be some exceptions to this rule, for example, in some small villages, our selection depends on local infrastructure and it may happen that the only possibility is a non-rated guesthouse. This does not mean it is not up to our standards only that it does not have an official classification, which is usually due to the rural and remote nature of parts of the Camino.

Given the reasons stated above, we do believe that a 2* hotel located in the historical centre is a better choice than a 3* hotel located in the outskirts of the town at a distance from the Camino. If our first choice is not available, we will use another accommodation of the same standard and price. If there is no such accommodation available, we may contact you to offer either an upgrade at a premium, or a downgrade with a refund, again based on local infrastructure in each area.

We are determined in our motto: to provide our customers with the best available on the Camino.

French Way - Section 3 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 123 km - From €460 -
From Logroño to Burgos

French Way - Section 3 - 7 Days/6 Nights - 123 km - From €460 -
From Logroño to Burgos

 

 

LIST OF PRICES AND OPTIONS

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	Base Price (€)	Double/Twin Room (pps)	Single Room	Solo Departure
	High Season Apr, May, Jun, Sep	610	750	750
	Mid Season Jul, Aug, Oct	560	680	680
	Low Season Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec	460	560	560

Please Note : If you would like to stay in Logrono during the September Wine Fair, an additional fee of €30 per person will apply.

 

Options	Picnic Lunches	€50 (per person)	Includes all walking days
	Airport Transfer 2 - 8 people	€75 (per person)	Transport to Logrono from Bilbao For information on transfers for more passengers or from other airports, please ask us.

 

	Extra nights (€) Burgos / Logrono / Bilbao / Santander	Double/Twin Room (pps)	Single Room
	2* Hotel B&B	44	60
	3* Hotel B&B	65	95

Special rates for group of 6+

INCLUDED Luggage transferred from hotel to hotel Rooms en-suite Half Board during the hike Detailed Walking Notes Map Pilgrim passport

NOT INCLUDED Flights Insurance (recommended) Drinks Dinner first and last nights Transfer from/to airport

 

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