Camino Francés · Stage 14 of 33

Stage 14: Hornillos del Camino to Castrojeriz

From
Hornillos del Camino
To
Castrojeriz
Distance
19.9 km
Climb
↑ 174 m
Descent
↓ 188 m
Difficulty
Easy

Open Meseta, the hidden village of Hontanas and the arches of the San Antón convent.

Practical tips

Very exposed to the sun, especially the first half: carry enough water and avoid the hottest hours. The second half follows a quiet local road.

Along the way

Hontanas
Photo: ElCaminodeSantiago092006 · CC BY-SA 2.0

Hontanas

Hidden in a valley, it appears suddenly when you are almost on top of it.

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Convento de San Antón
Photo: Zarateman · CC0

Convento de San Antón

The road passes under the arches of a ruined 14th-century convent of the Antonine order, which cared for victims of 'Saint Anthony's fire' (ergotism). Their symbol was the Tau cross.

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Castrojeriz
Photo: Carlospalacios · CC BY-SA 4.0

Castrojeriz

A long village wrapped around a hill topped by a ruined castle, with the collegiate church of Santa María del Manzano.

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Where to sleep in Castrojeriz

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