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<\/figure>\n\nThe Wool Route has its starting point in Alicante and ends in the city of Burgos, where it joins the French Way. In total, the route spans approximately 675 kilometers. <\/p>\n\n
Pilgrims usually divide this journey into about 27 stages, due to the distances between towns. Below, we will detail the structure of the traditional stages of this route: <\/p>\n\n
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- Stage 1<\/strong>: Alicante – Novelda (32 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stage 2<\/strong>: Novelda – Villena (33 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stage 3<\/strong>: Villena – Almansa (38 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stage 4<\/strong>: Almansa – Alpera (22 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stage 5<\/strong>: Alpera – Alatoz (25 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stage 6<\/strong>: Alatoz – Casas-Ib\u00e1\u00f1ez (29 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stage 7<\/strong>: Casas-Ib\u00e1\u00f1ez – Villamalea (21 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stage 8<\/strong>: Villamalea – El Peral (21 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stage 9<\/strong>: El Peral – San Clemente (40 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stage 10<\/strong>: San Clemente – Las Pedro\u00f1eras (23 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stage 11<\/strong>: Las Pedro\u00f1eras – El Toboso (32 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stage 12<\/strong>: El Toboso – Belmonte (28 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stage 13<\/strong>: Belmonte – Los Hinojosos (16 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stage 14<\/strong>: Los Hinojosos – Quintanar de la Orden (25 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stage 15<\/strong>: Quintanar de la Orden – La Puebla de Almoradiel (12 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stage 16<\/strong>: La Puebla de Almoradiel – Villamayor de Santiago (22 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stage 17<\/strong>: Villamayor de Santiago – Ucl\u00e9s (24 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stage 18<\/strong>: Ucl\u00e9s – Huete (34 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stage 19<\/strong>: Huete – Vellisca (15 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stage 20<\/strong>: Vellisca – Buend\u00eda (28 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stage 21<\/strong>: Buend\u00eda – Saced\u00f3n (26 km) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stage 22<\/strong>: Saced\u00f3n – Trillo (44 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stage 23<\/strong>: Trillo – Cifuentes (20 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stage 24<\/strong>: Cifuentes – Mandayona (31 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stage 25<\/strong>: Mandayona – Sig\u00fcenza (21 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stage 26<\/strong>: Sig\u00fcenza – Atienza (31 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stage 27<\/strong>: Atienza – Retortillo de Soria (23 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stage 28<\/strong>: Retortillo de Soria – San Esteban de Gormaz (34 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stage 29<\/strong>: San Esteban de Gormaz – Quintanarraya (31 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stage 30<\/strong>: Quintanarraya – Santo Domingo de Silos (27 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stage 31<\/strong>: Santo Domingo de Silos – Covarrubias (18 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stage 32<\/strong>: Covarrubias – Burgos (42 km)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
How is the infrastructure and the hostels on the Wool Route?<\/h2>\n\n
The Wool Route does not have the same infrastructure as the hyper-developed Jacobean routes. The network of specific hostels for pilgrims is scarce and, in many cases, is managed on a voluntary basis by local city councils. Since it is not a crowded route, it is necessary to plan your days in advance. Although there may be drawbacks, you will enjoy traditional hospitality: locals who help you, hostels all to yourself, and a complete absence of crowds or stress. <\/p>\n\n
Places and Monuments of the Wool Route<\/h2>\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\nThe Wool Route can be considered an open-air museum; you will be able to discover a monumental, historical, and architectural heritage that remains safe from mass tourism.<\/p>\n\n
If you decide to walk this route, these are the historical monuments you must see:<\/p>\n\n
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- The Stone Colossi (Villena and Almansa)<\/strong>: At the beginning of the journey, you will see the Atalaya Castle in Villena (Alicante) and the Fortress of Almansa (Albacete).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- El Toboso (Toledo)<\/strong>: Heading north, you will see the cobblestone streets of the adoptive homeland of Miguel de Cervantes’ Dulcinea.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ucl\u00e9s Castle (Cuenca)<\/strong>: Known as the “Escorial of La Mancha,” this defensive complex was the headquarters of the Order of Santiago.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sig\u00fcenza (Guadalajara)<\/strong>: Crossing its gates into the historic center means contemplating its fortress-cathedral (where the sculpture of the Doncel rests).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Santo Domingo de Silos (Burgos)<\/strong>: Standing before the gates of the Benedictine Monastery and listening to the monks’ Gregorian chants is an unforgettable experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Covarrubias (Burgos)<\/strong>: This walled town will show you the gates of traditional Castilian half-timbered architecture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- El Toboso (Toledo)<\/strong>: Heading north, you will see the cobblestone streets of the adoptive homeland of Miguel de Cervantes’ Dulcinea.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stage 2<\/strong>: Novelda – Villena (33 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n