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River path, but not the easiest route to find.Need opinions: I am walking from Villafranca Montes de Oca to Burgos tomorrow, which route into Burgos should I take? The guide books and apps show 2 ways into Burgos. Any opinions on which path is less complicated?
Awesome! This is super helpful. I appreciate the detail of the route.River path, but not the easiest route to find.
Once you have passed Orbaneja de Riopico and crossed the motorway, make a left downhill at the first set of homes you encounter, on to a dirt trail. You should end up walking beside the security fence of the Burgos airport for about (roughly) 2 kms, this fence will always be on your right and you literally walk by it. This dirt trail ends in a 'village' called Castañares, traversed by a busy highway and surrounded by roads and ugly development. Once you have reached the busy highway, ignore the arrows you will see taking you to the right (along the busy highway). Cross the highway and you will see arrows that take you to the river route. From there it is well marked to Burgos city centre. And a pleasant stroll.
Last time I went by, there were no indications or arrows towards Castañares/river path,/airport fence. But the dirt trail is there. This was two weeks ago.
At all costs, take the river route even if you have to walk around a construction site. The other route is possibly the worst 6-8 kms of ANY camino!Awesome! This is super helpful. I appreciate the detail of the route.
According to Gronze the Castanares variant is currently closed due to construction works. Or maybe is not, because it only states that for "March". But as we all know, public construction sites can take longer to finish than planned...
However, having walked the alternative myself and having talked to people having taken the "official" route I'd personally take my chances with the construction site. Walking through industrial areas and city outskirts does not really appeal to me.
I second the river. I walked last August. Walk around airport and into the city was …ughNeed opinions: I am walking from Villafranca Montes de Oca to Burgos tomorrow, which route into Burgos should I take? The guide books and apps show 2 ways into Burgos. Any opinions on which path is less complicated?
Hi,Need opinions: I am walking from Villafranca Montes de Oca to Burgos tomorrow, which route into Burgos should I take? The guide books and apps show 2 ways into Burgos. Any opinions on which path is less complicated?
That is a great illustration of the optimal path. We walked it last October and found it very confusing. We turned left, as you suggest, and had a pleasant walk around the airport and along the river path. But, as I recall, there were no markings or arrows to guide us. We got advice from a construction crew. Your picture is very helpful.After Orbaneja Riopico the route crosses over the major AP-1 road. About 200m beyond the bridge there is a small modern housing complex. Turn left off the main road there. Where the bins are on the Google Streetmap view. The path loops back a little then eventually runs along the airport perimeter fence.
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OH I dont know! The "original" Camino from San Miguel del Camino (or even slightly before) to Hospital de Orbigo right along that highway.... eating fumes and dust.... that has to be a contender!At all costs, take the river route even if you have to walk around a construction site. The other route is possibly the worst 6-8 kms of ANY camino!
Indeed. That's why I take the alternative route via Villar de Mazarife. Peace.OH I dont know! The "original" Camino from San Miguel del Camino (or even slightly before) to Hospital de Orbigo right along that highway.... eating fumes and dust.... that has to be a contender!
I missed it too, got very lost than luckily spotted a Dutch friend and followed him into Burgos, lovely path worth findingLast time I really wanted to take the river path, but completely missed the spot where the paths diverged from each other. Any tips on how to spot the turn off to the river path, from those who have taken it? The standard route through the industrial outskirts of Burgos is not the most scenic!
Most definitely the river path! I ignored all the advice and took the shorter road route. What a mistake!! Mile after mile of industrial hell and no place to stop for food or restrooms until you get to the Burger King and McDonalds at the edge of town. I was never so happy to see a Burger King! Others that chose the river route told me how nice it was.Need opinions: I am walking from Villafranca Montes de Oca to Burgos tomorrow, which route into Burgos should I take? The guide books and apps show 2 ways into Burgos. Any opinions on which path is less complicated?
There are yellow arrows but not enough to rely on them alone. We used the Wise Pilgrim app which has the river route on its map - turn location sharing on for the app and you can easily navigate the river route without getting lost as it always will show your real time location in relation to the route so you know if you are on the path or not.Last time I really wanted to take the river path, but completely missed the spot where the paths diverged from each other. Any tips on how to spot the turn off to the river path, from those who have taken it? The standard route through the industrial outskirts of Burgos is not the most scenic!