Stage 5 of 33

Puente la Reina → Estella-Lizarra

22 km | 5-8 hours | +661m / -587m

About This Stage

A pleasant stage through the Navarra wine country, passing through several beautiful medieval villages. The terrain is rolling with moderate climbs and descents through a landscape of vineyards, olive groves, and cereal fields.

The route passes through Cirauqui (with its Roman road section), Lorca, and Villatuerta, each offering cafes and historic interest. The Bodegas Irache wine fountain near Estella offers free wine to pilgrims, a famous Camino tradition. The walking is varied and enjoyable with good path surfaces.

Estella-Lizarra is an elegant Navarrese town with significant medieval heritage, including the Palacio de los Reyes de Navarra and several Romanesque churches. The town has comprehensive services and a lively atmosphere. It was historically known as 'Estella la Bella' (Estella the Beautiful).

Terrain: Rolling agricultural paths, village cobblestones, riverside sections, some paved roads

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Things Along the Way

Puente la Reina0 km from startStart

A charming medieval town where the Camino Frances and the Camino Aragones converge, named after its iconic 11th-century Romanesque bridge over the Rio Arga.

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Mañeru4.9 km from start
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Cirauqui7.7 km from start
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Lorca13.5 km from start
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Villatuerta18 km from start
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Estella-Lizarra22 km from startEnd

A historic Navarrese town on the Rio Ega with Romanesque churches, the Palace of the Kings of Navarra, and a lively town centre. Known in Basque as Lizarra.

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3 places to stay between Puente la Reina and Estella-Lizarra

Stay in Puente la Reina

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