21.5 km | 4-7 hours | +309m / -510m
A predominantly downhill stage through dense beech and oak forests, descending steadily from the Pyrenean highlands into the Navarra valleys. The walking is shaded and pleasant, passing through a string of small Basque-Navarrese villages with distinctive stone architecture.
The route drops over 1,000 metres across the day, which is welcome after the tough climb over the Pyrenees but demanding on the knees. The path alternates between forest trails, quiet lanes through hamlets, and some road sections. The villages of Burguete, Espinal, and Bizkarreta offer cafes and rest stops at regular intervals.
Zubiri is a modest town on the Arga River, known for its medieval bridge (Puente de la Rabia). Services are adequate with accommodation, restaurants, and a small supermarket. The town marks the transition from the Pyrenean highlands to the rolling Navarra countryside.
Terrain: Forest trails, rocky descents, village cobblestones, some paved rural roads
A historic monastery complex high in the Pyrenees, the first stop in Spain after crossing from France. The Gothic Collegiate Church hosts a moving pilgrim blessing each evening.
Quiet Camino village in the Erro Valley with pilgrim accommodation, a few food options, a small shop, and the historic Church of San Pedro.
Tiny Camino hamlet in the Erro Valley with stone houses, a small Romanesque church, peaceful scenery, and very limited pilgrim services.
A small Navarrese village on the Rio Arga with albergues, cafes, and basic services. Known for the medieval Puente de la Rabia bridge at the entrance to the village.
50 places to stay between Roncesvalles and Zubiri
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