El Camino de Santiago
Sahagún is located on one of the most outstanding routes since the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela became so popular around the High Middle Ages. It constitutes the First Stage of the Way within the province of Leon.
The Way which runs through the south of Leon is called the French Way, which commences through the Carrasco Height, passes through the medieval chapel “La Virgen del Puente”, and then enters into the historic villa of Sahagun (capital of the region) and continues to the following stage.
The French Way forks in Calzada del Coto, becoming the most walked route that passing by Bercianos del Real Camino and Burgo Ranero. The other route continues the Trajan Via and crosses Calzadilla de los Hermanillos as far as Mansilla de las Mulas on the banks of the river Cea.
The stage of St James Way crossing Sahagun is 22.3km long. The Way leaves Calzadilla through the road and there are four possible ways to follow, becoming those of the road and forest the most common ones. That of the road is the best signaled, running parallel to the N-120, through a gravel path with a few trees but in best condition. That of the forest, though worsely signaled, can´t be missed as it is a ground stoney path that sometimes crosses and others surrounds nice oak trees.
PATHS AND KILOMETRES
Route 1 or forest area
Route 2 or Cueza river
Route 3 or pigeon house
Route 4 or road path
The Pigeon house and river paths aren´t signposted.
After leaving Calzadilla, the Way crosses the road, with good signals(milestones or yellow arrows.) There the pilgrim has to choose the route to follow: going straight ahead through the road path or turning left to take the forest route.
The road path runs parallel to the very same road all through the whole route, passing by Santa Maria de las Tiendas. If continuing the walker will find all the locations of these stage and two resting areas.
The Way which runs through the south of Leon is called the French Way, which commences through the Carrasco Height, passes through the medieval chapel “La Virgen del Puente”, and then enters into the historic villa of Sahagun (capital of the region) and continues to the following stage.
The French Way forks in Calzada del Coto, becoming the most walked route that passing by Bercianos del Real Camino and Burgo Ranero. The other route continues the Trajan Via and crosses Calzadilla de los Hermanillos as far as Mansilla de las Mulas on the banks of the river Cea.
The stage of St James Way crossing Sahagun is 22.3km long. The Way leaves Calzadilla through the road and there are four possible ways to follow, becoming those of the road and forest the most common ones. That of the road is the best signaled, running parallel to the N-120, through a gravel path with a few trees but in best condition. That of the forest, though worsely signaled, can´t be missed as it is a ground stoney path that sometimes crosses and others surrounds nice oak trees.
PATHS AND KILOMETRES
Route 1 or forest area
Route 2 or Cueza river
Route 3 or pigeon house
Route 4 or road path
The Pigeon house and river paths aren´t signposted.
After leaving Calzadilla, the Way crosses the road, with good signals(milestones or yellow arrows.) There the pilgrim has to choose the route to follow: going straight ahead through the road path or turning left to take the forest route.
The road path runs parallel to the very same road all through the whole route, passing by Santa Maria de las Tiendas. If continuing the walker will find all the locations of these stage and two resting areas.
