After yesterdays mega walk into Burgos we gorged on Pizza last night and promptly went straight back to the hotel to sleep.
By the time I has showered Pilgrim Bob was snoring his head off !
Todays walk is from Burgos to Hornillos del Camino and takes us to the start of the meseta, the high plains of Spain.
Burgos to Hornillos del Camino Overview
- Distance – 22km
- From – Birgos
- To – Hornillos del Camino
- Min/Max Elevation – 818m/921m
- Elevation gain – 154m
- Steps – 34,000
We were up and out for 7.30am and we have a shorter day planned a today of 22km. On the Camino Frances you have to walk few short days every so often just to replenish your energy.
Burgos is the perfect place to celebrate and release some energy and relax.
Burgosis a lovely city and I am 100% sure I will return for a weekend break or even walking on the Camino Frances again.
We were up early again and found the only early morning cafe open at the bus station and went there for breakfast.Â
We had what can only be described as  the biggest  piece of doorstep toast I’ve ever seen.Â
Pilgrim Bob was in heaven.
The toast was delicious but we had to get back on ‘The Way‘ and our walk led us back past Burgos Cathedral and we had one last glimpse of this magnificent building.
We left and walked towards the outskirts of Burgos. I was looking forward to the Pilgrim statue on the edge of the city and then walking down the tree lined park where one of the famous scenes from ‘The Way‘ was filmed.Â
The ‘scene’ from the movie was the day after Martin Sheen had his backpack stolen and was being walked to the outskirts of town by the father of the boy who stole the backpack.Â
We all remember it right ?
It didn’t disappoint and with the early morning sun was a magnificent memory. We had our photo taken by some other Pilgrims and walked along the tree lined path to the edge of the city.
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We stopped for cafe con Leche (again) and then the climb to get towards the Meseta.Â
This section of the Camino has walking through multiple wheat fields and its damn hot and lasts for numerous days.Â
It is the hardest part of the Camino Frances in my opinion especially from a mental perspective.
We stopped in the shade for a self made tomato, cheese and sardine baguette. Gorgeous ! For a couple of euros you can buy lunch and the sardines are a great source of protein.
Out of the 28 days walking from Saint Jean Pied du Port to Santiago de Compostela we had this lunch for about 20 days. It’s cheap, lovely and great to eat by the side of the road in a shady spot.
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Todays journey from Burgos to Hornillos del Camino was short at 22km and actually was a godsend as we only just managed to get into the Albergue El Alfar de Hornillos .
It seems a lot of people have started their Camino in Burgos and its getting really busy with Pilgrims on the Camino.
This Albergue turned out to be really good and has a kitchen and laundry facilities.Â
We did our washing and then decided to make our own dinner. Pilgrim Bob was the chef for the night.
We had read stories before our Camino of the availability of kitchen facilities and the opportunity to make dinner for a large group of people and something Pilgrim Bob really wanted to do.
Unfortunately there were no other Pilgrims to make dinner for as they were all in groups but we just got on with it. We got supplies from a small grocery store opposite the Albergue.
He made us a great pasta dish washed down with a local red wine and all for a few euros. We had a fantastic pilgrim experience on the Camino in this village.  We even cracked open a second bottle.
Hornillos del Camino is a really small one bar/one shop village and easy to pass through but a nice place to stop.
Accommodation in Hornillos el Camino
Hornillos del Camino is a really small village with limited accommodation options. My recommendation if you are stopping here is to leave early in the morning and arrive just after lunch.
You can then relax for the rest of the day and talk with other Pilgrims on the Camino.
Albergue El Alfar de Hornillos
- 20 Beds (3 rooms)
- Dormitory (for 4, 6, 10 persons)
- €13 per person
- Dining room, restaurant, vending machine
- Shared bathroom
+34 619 235 930
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Albergue de Peregrinos de Hornillos del Camino
- 32 Beds
- €8 per person, 3 rooms
- Amenities – shared bathrooms
- Open all year
+34 619 235 930
Case de Sol a Sol
- 7 rooms
- Single from €35, Double from €50
- Amenities – private bathrooms
- Open all year
I hope you have enjoyed reading about the walk on the Camino Frances Day 11 Burgos to Hornillos del Camino. Check out the next stage from Hornillos del Camino to Itero de la Vega
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I’ve recently self published a Camino Frances Planner & Journal to help new and old Pilgrims with their preparation for this amazing pilgrimage.Â
Record your thoughts and memories on a daily basis with this easy journal as well as keeping track of your expenses and mileage etc
Camino Frances Planner & Journal
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