Stage of the Camino
Stage Fresno de Caracena to San Esteban de Gormaz
From Fresno de Caracena To San Esteban de Gormaz
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Distance
15.00 km
Duration
5.00 h
Difficulty
Easy
Descent
60 m
Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
This stage descends from the highlands to approach the valley of the Duero River. The profile is predominantly descending. The landscape is a mix of cultivated fields and sabin oak forests. The destination is San Esteban de Gormaz, a village with an impressive Romanesque heritage. Its two churches, the Rivero and St. Michael's, are among the oldest in Castile. Additionally, its medieval castle and bridge complete a monumental ensemble of first order.
This stage descends from the highlands to approach the valley of the Duero River. The profile is predominantly descending. The landscape is a mix of cultivated fields and sabin tree forests. The destination is San Esteban de Gormaz, a village with an impressive Romanesque heritage. Its two churches, the one of the Rivero and that of Saint Michael, are among the oldest in Castile. Additionally, its medieval castle and bridge complete a monumental ensemble of first order.
Last updated: 22/08/2026
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