11 days
St. Jean Pied de Port, on the French side of the Pyrenees, is the traditional starting point of the Camino Frances. Many different routes through France unite here on their way to Santiago. The first day of our journey takes us into the magnificent mountain range of the Pyrenees. After a short but steep ascent, we will spend the night in a remote Casa Rural (country cottage), rebuilt and situated in a mystical forest setting.
We follow the Route Napoleon that once lead Napoleon Bonaparte into Spain. This particularly beautiful stretch of the Camino in Navarra welcomes pilgrims with lonely trails, winding through the mountains and forests and, seemingly disappearing into the clouds. For hiking this more strenuous stretch, pilgrims are rewarded with spectacular views over the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. Passing the ancient monastery of the Augustinian Order, we will reach Roncesvalles and continue to Burguete. We will spend the night in the same hotel Hemingway once stayed in and wrote part of his novel Fiesta. Then, our journey brings us to Pamplona – the famous city of bullfights, where the pierced walls tell tales of the past Running of the Bulls on San Fermín. Over the Puerto del Perdón (Hill of Forgiveness) we will carry on to Obanos and taste the famous wines of the province La Rioja before hiking to Nájera, the last part of this pilgrimage.
Every morning, we offer a spiritual start into the day. Usually this means, that a short, interesting, and hopefully inspiring text will be read. This part is open for anybody who would like to participate.
191 kilometers
Day 1: Arrival in Bilbao - Saint Jean Pied de Port - Huntto
Arrive from your home country to Bilbao and ride in our mini bus to Saint Pied de Port (~200 km). Short welcome meeting before we lace up our boots for our first hike to Huntto (5.2 km up the Pyrenees). Accommodation in historic Casa Rural (country cottage) in the mountains.
Day 2: Huntto - Burguete
Hiking over the Pyrenees to Burguete (via Route Napoleon), accommodation in a hotel where Hemingway once wrote parts of his novel Fiesta.
22.9 km - difficult
Day 3: Burguete - Zubiri
The Camino takes us over the Erro-Pass into beautiful Navarra. We pass the famous Puente de la Rabia, which translates as Rabies-Bridge, and enter Zubiri.
18.9 km - medium
Day 4: Zubiri - Pamplona
Hike to Pamplona, the modern capital of Navarra. We leave the last foothills of the Pyrenees behind us. Pamplona has a long history as the centre of the Kingdom of Navarra and today remains famous for the Running of the Bulls on the day of San Fermín.
20.2 km - easy
Day 5: Pamplona - (Eunate) - Obanos
Over the Puerto del Perdón (Hill of Forgiveness) we reach Obanos. The sturdy and determined among us may choose the alternative route through St. Maria de Eunate, walking an extra 3km.
20.8 km/23.8 km – medium
Day 6: Obanos - Estella
Through pretty villages and green hills, we get to the city of Estrella with its many historic churches.
24.5 km - medium
Day 7: Estella - Los Arcos
We pass the famous fountain of wine (Fuente del Vino) and carry on toward Los Arcos, the city of arches.
21.6 km – difficult in the beginning, then medium difficulty
Day 8: Los Arcos - Viana
Today’s hike leaves enough time to stop in Torres del Río to visit the famous chapel, before reaching the small city, Viana.
18.3 km - easy
Day 9: Viana - Logroño - Navarrete
Passing through Logroño, capital of famous wine province La Rioja, we end this day of hiking in the small but charming village of Navarrete.
22 km - easy
Day 10: Navarrete - Nájera
Short hike to Nájera, including the option to visit the picturesque village of Ventosa for a lunch break.
16.7 km - easy
Day 11: Nájera - Bilbao – Return Flight
We will transfer you to the airport in Bilboa. Alternatively, you can continue your Camino with our Tour 2 to Burgos.
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- Selected accommodation with private bathroom*
- Friendly, multilingual tour guide
- Assistance vehicle
- Luggage transfer (1 piece, max. 15 kg)
- Information on getting to the Camino
- Credencial (Pilgrim’s Passport)
- Pilgrim’s Kit:
- Informationen on bars and restaurant on the way
- Directions to your accommodations
- City maps of bigger cities
- History of the Camino
- Little language-guide
Dates
August 29 - September 08, 2020 | Camino Francés (1/4) - Tour Pamplona* | Price: € 1110 • Single Supplement Fee: € 280 |
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Single Room Supplement: € 280
Minimum Number of Participants: 8
This tour is cheaper in combination with other tours