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Stage 3 · Camino Francés

Zubiri → Pamplona

727km km to Santiago
20,4 km Distance +200 m Ascent −320 m Descent 22,4 km Effort 7 h Time needed · On foot

Down the Arga to Pamplona

A comfortable stage that follows the river Arga downstream: 20.4 kilometres with 200 metres of ascent and 320 of descent, low difficulty. You leave Zubiri back over the Puente de la Rabia, and the first section passes the magnesite factory, the least pleasant stretch of the day, before turning onto tracks and paths between Ilarratz and Eskirotz. Larrasoaña, a little over an hour from Zubiri, is the first village with bars and somewhere to have breakfast.

From there the route crosses from bank to bank of the Arga through Akerreta, Zuriain, Irotz and Zabaldika, on riverside paths, over the occasional medieval bridge and up small climbs that never tire. In Zabaldika it is worth climbing to the church, which is usually open and gives a stamp. The route then crosses the road and drops to Trinidad de Arre, where another medieval bridge over the Ulzama opens the urban approach.

The last kilometres are all street: Villava, Burlada and the riverside walk to the Puente de la Magdalena, over which you enter Pamplona, climbing to the Portal de Francia and the city walls. Pamplona is a big city with everything, and its old town is a good place to spend the afternoon.

Tips

There are bars in Larrasoaña, Zuriain, Irotz and Trinidad de Arre: no need to carry much food.

The approach through Villava and Burlada is long and entirely urban; in summer do it before the sun gets strong.

Get a stamp at the church in Zabaldika if you find it open, and your arrival stamp in Pamplona, at the cathedral or the hostel.

If you come during Sanfermines, in early July, the city fills up and beds are scarce: plan well ahead.

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Elevation profile of the stage from Zubiri to Pamplona, 20.4 kilometres, with services placed at their kilometre point.

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Zubiri 20.4 km Pamplona

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The things that do not expire: where the fountain actually is, which bar opens at six, where not to go in the rain.

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What to see on this stage 23

  1. San Esteban Church km 0,0
  2. Santa Luzia eliza Church km 3,2
  3. San Nikolas eliza Church km 5,4
  4. Itxuraldaketaren Eliza Church km 6,0
  5. Iglesia de Santa Marina Church km 13,6
  6. Iglesia de San Andrés Church km 16,4
  7. Iglesia de San Blas de Burlada Church km 17,2
  8. Salón del Reino de los Testigos Cristianos de Jehová Church km 17,3
  9. Iglesia Regina Pacis Church km 17,3
  10. Parroquia de San Juan Bautista Church km 17,5
  11. Capilla de Uranga Church km 17,8
  12. Arzobispado de Pamplona Church km 19,6
  13. Convento de las Siervas de María Church km 19,7
  14. Iglesia de San José Church km 20,0
  15. Iglesia de San Fermín de Aldapa Church km 20,2
  16. Iglesia de San Agustín Church km 20,3
  17. Iglesia de San Nicolás Church km 20,5
  18. Iglesia de San Saturnino Church km 20,5
  19. Iglesia de Santo Domingo Church km 20,6
  20. Capilla Universitaria Church km 20,6
  21. Parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen Church km 20,8
  22. Ermita de la Virgen de la O Church km 20,9
  23. Iglesia de San Lorenzo Church km 20,9

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