Route belonging to:The Way of Saint James

Name of route:French Route

Distance22,30 km

Mode of transport

• 4,50-5,50 A pie
• 1,50-2,00 En bicicleta
• 2,50-3,00 A caballo

Flora, fauna and crops

Landscapes with cereal crops which in the area near Sahagún are gradually transformed into riverbank vegetation near the Cea and Valderaduey rivers.

Gastronomy and confectionery:

This is an area where the gastronomic specialities feature numerous game dishes and hearty garlic soups. Near Sahagún the fare consists of an abundance of garden produce, freshwater crayfish, snails, frogs legs, and sausages and cured meats. And for dessert, the almond biscuits and sweets made by the nuns of Sahagún.

Rest areas:

Terradillo de los Templarios (near the hostel): small area equipped with tables, benches, a barbecue and a drinking fountain. One kilometre and a half past Terradillo there is another rest area, and another one after 1 kilometre. Moratinos (in the doorway built onto one of the sides of the church): wooden benches for resting, beside a drinking fountain. San Nicolás del Real Camino (beside the church): small landscaped garden with stone benches and a drinking fountain.