Stage 6 of 21

Terradillos de los Templarios → Sahagún

13 km | 3-4 hours | +108m / -169m

About This Stage

The shortest stage on the Frances, this easy half-day covers the final stretch of the deepest Meseta before reaching Sahagun. The walking is flat and straightforward through small villages and agricultural terrain.

Sahagun marks the approximate halfway point of the Camino Frances from Saint Jean Pied de Port to Santiago. The town has a rich Mudejar architectural heritage, with brick churches in the distinctive Islamic-influenced style of medieval Castile. The ruined monastery of San Benito and the churches of San Tirso and San Lorenzo are notable.

The town has good services including accommodation, restaurants, and shops. Many pilgrims use this short day to rest, do laundry, and explore Sahagun's unique architecture.

Terrain: Flat Meseta paths, village streets, gentle descent into Sahagun

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Terradillos de los Templarios0 km from startStart

A tiny Knights Templar village deep in the Meseta with albergues and basic services. According to legend, a golden egg laid by a mythical goose is buried here.

Village
Has Albergue
Has Cafe
Has Restaurant
Moratinos3.2 km from start
Village
Village
Sahagún13 km from startEnd

A town known as the 'Capital of Romanesque-Mudejar' architecture for its distinctive brick churches. Marks the halfway point of the Camino Frances from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.

Town
Has Pharmacy
Has Restaurant
Has Cafe
Has Grocery
Has Albergue
Has Hotel
Has Tobacconist
Has Atm
Has Bus
Has Clinic
Has Post Office
Has Train
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Stage 6: Terradillos de los Templarios to Sahagún - Camino Francés - Camino Koala