Distance
21.2km
Ascent
178m
Walking time
5 h 30 min
Stage 3 / 33 · Camino Francés
Zubiri Pamplona
Zubiri to Pamplona: 21.2 km, 178 m of ascent and 260 m of descent, about 5 h 30 min on foot. Stage 3 of 33 on the Camino Francés. All stages · Camino Francés · Where to stay in Pamplona
km
21.2Ascent
178mDescent
260mWalking time
5 h 30 minDifficulty
Moderatehighest point
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Elevation profile21.2 km · ↑178 m · ↓260 m · max 557 m
Real route and elevations (OpenStreetMap and digital terrain model). · Updated September 2026
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History and what to see
The river Arga guides the stage past Larrasoaña, a medieval town with a pilgrim hospital, and the hermitage of Zabaldika, where the nuns invite you to ring the bell. Trinidad de Arre leads into Pamplona over the Magdalena bridge and through the Portal de Francia: Gothic cathedral, city walls and the Estafeta street of the Sanfermines.
Villages along the way
| Village | km | Altitude | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zubiri · Places to stay | 0 | 525 m | BarShopPharmacyATMAlbergueDoctor |
| Larrasoaña | 5.5 | 500 m | BarShopAlbergue |
| Zuriain | 9.5 | 490 m | Bar |
| Irotz | 11.5 | 470 m | Bar |
| Zabaldika | 13 | 480 m | Albergue |
| Trinidad de Arre | 17 | 430 m | BarShopPharmacyAlbergue |
| Pamplona · Places to stay | 20.4 | 450 m | BarShopPharmacyATMAlbergueDoctor |
Zubirikm 0 · 9
Hotel Txantxorena
Hotel
Gau Txori
Hotel · 14 bedsWhere to stay in Pamplona
Pamplona Apartments
House / apartment
Atalaya sobre la Medialuna
House / apartment · 7 beds
Cohousing
House / apartment
Apartamentos Gestión de Alojamientos
House / apartmentFAQ
How long from Zubiri to Pamplona?
About 5 h 30 min at a normal pace, over 20.4 km with 15 m of ascent.
Where to stay in Pamplona?
Our guide lists 34 places, from €999 a night.
Is it a hard stage?
Difficulty moderate: 15 m up and 90 m down; the highest point is 557 m.
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