Stage 4: Pamplona - Puente la Reina

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Distance
23,9 Km
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Length
5h 45m
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Difficulty
Low
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Mountain - Urban

General information

The city of Pamplona was founded in 74 BC by Pompey, a Roman military and political leader. Due to its strategic location, Pamplona became a meeting point for pilgrims, in addition to encouraging many merchants to settle outside its walls.

Over time, the walls were extended around the settlements, creating three separate mini-cities. In the mid-15th century, parts of the walls were destroyed, finally unifying the city.

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Itinerary

The route from Pamplona is a mix of countryside and busy roads. Leaving Pamplona, the route is well marked and takes you through some local parks before entering a small valley.

The first route takes you to Cizur Menor, a small town belonging to this locality. Shortly after leaving Cizur Menor, the hardest climb and descent of the day begins. However, the views at the top are well worth the effort.

Shortly before reaching the top of the hill, there is a modern fountain commemorating the legendary Fuente Reniega. According to legend, an exhausted and thirsty pilgrim was tempted there by the devil.

After leaving the Sierra del Perdón behind, we can meet the pilgrims of the Aragonese Way at Obanos, to continue along the same road to Puente la Reina.

If you wish, almost at the end of this stage you can take a small detour to visit the hermitage of Santa María de Eunate, before arriving at the hostel where you will spend the night.

Hostels Pamplona - Puente la Reina

Hostel Address Place Telephone Property Management Staff
Albergue Amalur Puente la Reina C/ Cerco Viejo, 3 Puente la Reina (Navarra) 696 241 175 Private Private Charo Larráyoz
Albergue Jakue Calle Irunbidea, 34 Puente La Reina (Navarra) 948 341017 Private Private Unknown
Albergue Estrella Guía Calle la Población 2 Puente la Reina (Navarra) (+34) 622 262 431 Private Private Natalia
Albergue Santiago Apostol Paraje El Real Puente La Reina (Navarra) 948 34 02 20, 660 70 12 46 Private Private José Luis Carriedo
Albergue Puente Paseo de Los Fueros, 57 Puente la Reina (Navarra) 661 705 642 Private Private Susana Cruces
Albergue de los Padres Reparadores Plaza Padre Guillermo Zicke s/n Puente la Reina-Gares 663 615 795 Private. Padres Reparadores Comunidad Padres Reparadores Volunteers
Albergue Mendizabal C/ Mayor, 7 Muruzábal (Navarra) 948 34 46 31, 678 010 119 Private Private Celedonio Echeverría
Albergue San Andrés C/ Camino de Santiago, 4 Zariquiegui (Navarra) 948 35 38 76 Private Private Unknown
Albergue El Jardín de Muruzábal Camino Monteviejo, 21 Muruzábal (Navarra) 696 688 399 Private Private Alicia y Carlos
Albergue Familia Roncal Paseo Belzeta, n°1. Cizur Menor. Cizur Menor (Navarra) 670 323 271, 948 18 38 85 Private Victoria Roncal Victoria Roncal (Castellano, italiano, francés e inglés)
Albergue Camino del Perdón Calle Mayor, 61 bis Uterga (Navarra) 948 34 45 98, 690 841 980 Private Private Ana Calvo y Noelia Roldán
Albergue Casa Baztan Calle Mayor, 46 Uterga (Navarra) 948 344 528, 602 545 791, 689 357 550 (sólo whatsapp) Private Private Federico Eliceche, María Moreno
Albergue de peregrinos de la Orden de Malta Encomienda Sanjuanista Cizur Menor (Navarra) 616 65 13 30 Private Orden de San Juan de Malta Volunteers
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