Camino del Norte · Stage 7
Bilbao to Portugalete
Bilbao to Portugalete on the Camino del Norte: 18.8 km, 442 m up and 437 m down. Elevation profile, villages, albergues, water and tips.
- kilometres
- 18.8
- ascent
- 442 m
- descent
- 437 m
- highest point
- 191 m
- lowest point
- 1 m
- difficulty
- moderate
Surface: 88 % asphalt, 4 % track and 8 % footpath.
Short and urban: you follow the Nervión estuary to Portugalete and its Hanging Bridge, a World Heritage Site and the first transporter bridge in the world. Many people use it as a rest day.
Villages and services on this stage
The villages the stage passes through, with the distance from the start and what each one has. Services change: check them on the day.
| Km | Village | Albergues | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | Bilbao | 17 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 6.5 | Agate Deuna | 1 | shop · fountain |
| 16.9 | Sestao | — | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 18.8 | Portugalete | 4 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
PeregriNeo data based on © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Copernicus DEM GLO-30 elevations (© DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018, EU and ESA).
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FAQ
How far is it from Bilbao to Portugalete?
About 18.8 km along the Camino, with 442 m of total ascent and 437 m of descent, by our measurements.
How long does the Bilbao to Portugalete stage take?
At an easy pilgrim pace, between 5.0 and 6.0 hours of walking, not counting stops. Hills count: every 100 m of climbing adds about 10 minutes.
Where to sleep in Portugalete?
There are 4 albergues in Portugalete, plus other places to stay. Book ahead in high season.