STAGE 3: Zubiri to Pamplona
Stage overview
- Distance: 21.7 km (13.5 miles)
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Average time: 5-6 hours
- Gradient: Rolling
- Surface types: Riverside paths, dirt tracks, suburban paved sections
- Waymarking status: Strong signage; easy navigation
- Alternative routes: None
About this stage
A scenic riverside walk following the Arga River through woodland and farmland before entering Pamplona. The terrain is mostly gentle, with a gradual urban approach into the city.
Accommodation and Services on this stage
| Town |
Campground |
Albergue/hostel |
Guesthouse/hostal |
Hotel |
Coffee shop |
Restaurant/cafe |
ATM |
Pharmacy |
Medical Services |
Veterinarian |
Supermarket/convenience store |
Outdoor equipment store |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zubiri | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ |
| 4.7 km | ||||||||||||
| Larrasoana | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ─ |
| 3.9 km | ||||||||||||
| Zuriain | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ |
| 3.6 km | ||||||||||||
| Zabaldika | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ |
| 4.5 km | ||||||||||||
| Trinidad de Arre | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ |
| 0.5 km | ||||||||||||
| Villava | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ |
| 0.8 km | ||||||||||||
| Burlada | ─ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ |
| 3.7 km | ||||||||||||
| Pamplona | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Need help planning? See our gear guide and download the free Camino Francés albergue list PDF, and if you prefer everything organised for you, compare the main Camino Francés tour operators on our tour guide comparison page.
Stage notes
If walking in early July, note that the San Fermín festival makes Pamplona extremely busy and accommodation fills months in advance.