Stage 1 / 35 · Camino del Norte
Irún to San Sebastián
The stage from Irún to San Sebastián is 24.9 km, about 7 h 30 min on foot, with 760 m of total ascent and 770 m of descent.
| Distance | 24.9 km |
|---|---|
| Estimated time | 7 h 30 min |
| Elevation gain / loss | +760 m / −770 m |
| Difficulty | Demanding |
| Villages with services | 3 |
| Updated |
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Elevation profile
200 m400 m ▲ 314 m IrúnSan Sebastián
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History and what to see
You leave Irún and climb Mount Jaizkibel, a long ridge above the sea. Then you drop to Pasaia, where a small launch crosses the harbour mouth to Pasai Donibane, where Victor Hugo stayed in 1843. At the end waits La Concha bay in San Sebastián (Donostia).
Villages along the way
| Village | km | Altitude | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irún | 0 | 27 m | BarShopPharmacyATMDoctor |
| Pasaia | 17 | 63 m | BarShopPharmacyATMDoctor |
| San Sebastián · Places to stay | 24.9 | 5 m | BarShopPharmacyATMDoctor |
Where to stay in San Sebastián?
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