Camino Francés · Stage 2
Roncesvalles to Zubiri
Roncesvalles to Zubiri on the Camino Francés: 21.3 km, 326 m up and 737 m down. Elevation profile, villages, albergues, water and tips.
- kilometres
- 21.3
- ascent
- 326 m
- descent
- 737 m
- highest point
- 949 m
- lowest point
- 532 m
- difficulty
- moderate
Surface: 16 % asphalt, 60 % track and 24 % footpath.
A day of descent through woods and villages of white houses with coats of arms: Burguete, Espinal, Bizkarreta. The last kilometres come down from the Erro pass over loose stone and, after rain, a lot of mud: this is where knees feel the Pyrenees the most. Zubiri, “the village of the bridge” in Basque, is entered over a medieval bridge across the river Arga. If you still have energy, you can carry on to Larrasoaña.
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 | Orreaga / Roncesvalles | 4 | bar · shop · fountain |
| 2.8 | Auritz / Burguete | 2 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 6.4 | Aurizberri / Espinal | 3 | bar · shop · fountain |
| 11.5 | Bizkarreta-Gerendiain | 2 | bar · shop · fountain |
| 13.4 | Lintzoain | 1 | bar · fountain |
| 21.3 | Zubiri | 7 | 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 Roncesvalles to Zubiri?
About 21.3 km along the Camino, with 326 m of total ascent and 737 m of descent, by our measurements.
How long does the Roncesvalles to Zubiri stage take?
At an easy pilgrim pace, between 5.5 and 6.5 hours of walking, not counting stops. Hills count: every 100 m of climbing adds about 10 minutes.
Where to sleep in Zubiri?
There are 7 albergues in Zubiri, plus other places to stay. Book ahead in high season.