San Juan de Ortega

Camino de Santiago stage town on Camino Francés

San Juan de Ortega is a tiny, remote settlement built around its church and monastery, offering pilgrims a peaceful stop after crossing the wooded Montes de Oca. Associated with the saint who aided pilgrims and built bridges along the road, its church is a well-known landmark on this stretch. With limited but welcoming accommodation, it is a quiet resting place before Burgos.

• 251 kmfrom route start
• 1017 mElevation
• 2 · 2albergues · hotels
• 23.4 kmfrom Belorado
• 25.6 kmto Burgos

Highlights

• Church and monastery of San Juan de Ortega
• Peaceful stop after the Montes de Oca
• Linked to a pilgrim-helping saint

Albergues in San Juan de Ortega

• El Descanso de San Juan
• Albergue Parroquial de San Juan de Ortega

Hotels & guesthouses in San Juan de Ortega

• Albergue El Descanso de San Juan Ortega
• Hotel Rural La Henera

Lodging names from OpenStreetMap; check availability before you walk.

Stages through San Juan de Ortega

Nearby towns

Nearby stages

Frequently asked questions

Where can I stay in San Juan de Ortega?

2 albergues and 2 hotels in San Juan de Ortega.

How far is San Juan de Ortega from Belorado?

23.4 km from Belorado, 25.6 km to Burgos on the Camino Francés.