STAGE 4: Pamplona to Puente la Reina
Stage overview
- Distance: 23.7 km (14.7 miles)
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Average time: 6-7 hours
- Gradient: Hilly
- Surface types: Urban pavement, hill climb tracks, open farmland paths
- Waymarking status: Clear arrows; well marked over Alto del Perdón
- Alternative routes: None
About this stage
A steady climb to the Alto del Perdón followed by a long descent through open countryside. The mix of hill work and exposed paths makes this a varied and memorable stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pamplona | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 4.3 km | ||||||||||||
| Cizur Menor | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ |
| 6.4 km | ||||||||||||
| Zariquiegui | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ |
| 5.9 km | ||||||||||||
| Uterga | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ |
| 2.6 km | ||||||||||||
| Muruzabal | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ─ |
| 1.9 km | ||||||||||||
| Obanos | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ─ |
| 2.6 km | ||||||||||||
| Puente la Reina | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ |
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. Alto del Perdón can be windy — secure hats and loose gear.