Quick Facts
- Starting point: Santo Domingo de la Calzada
- Destination: Belorado
- Distance: 22 km (13.5 miles)
- Walking time: Around 5 hours
- Difficulty: Easy
- Special features: Entering the Castile and León region
Where to Stay in Belorado
(Check our accommodation recommendations in the area)
What You Need to Know About Stage 10
Another manageable day on the Camino de Santiago! You’ll cover 22 kilometers with a gentle, steady incline throughout the day. Nothing too dramatic – your well-trained legs can handle this no problem.
Big milestone today: You’re leaving the famous Rioja wine region behind and entering Castile and León for the first time! This is Spain’s central high plateau region (though the city of León itself is still quite a ways ahead).
The landscape starts to shift a bit as you move into this new region – it’s always cool to see how the scenery changes along The French Way.
Flexibility is key: As usual on the Camino Francés, you’ve got tons of options for customizing your day. Between Santo Domingo and Belorado, there are several smaller villages where you can stop for the night if 22 km feels like too much: Granón, Redecilla del Camino, Viloria, or Villamayor all have accommodation options.
That’s the beauty of this route – you can really make it your own!
Want to know more about the different regions you’ll walk through? Our eBook „Camino Francés for Beginners“ breaks down the entire route region by region, helps you understand what to expect, and gives you insider tips on the best places to stay and eat along the way.
Bottom line: An easy walking day that takes you into a whole new region of Spain. You’re making serious progress now!
Buen Camino! 🥾
Map of the Stage: