STAGE 5: Puente la Reina to Estella
Stage overview
- Distance: 21.7 km (13.5 miles)
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Average time: 5-6 hours
- Gradient: Rolling
- Surface types: Farm tracks, rolling dirt paths, village pavements
- Waymarking status: Reliable arrows; easy to follow
- Alternative routes: None
About this stage
A rolling day through farmland, vineyards, and small villages with a mix of gentle climbs and shaded paths. The approach into Estella is steady and comfortable.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puente la Reina | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ |
| 4.9 km | ||||||||||||
| Maneru | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ─ |
| 2.6 km | ||||||||||||
| Cirauqui | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ |
| 5.7 km | ||||||||||||
| Lorca | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ─ |
| 4.5 km | ||||||||||||
| Villatuerta | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ─ |
| 4.0 km | ||||||||||||
| Estella | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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
Water can be limited between villages; fill up early. Some cafés open late outside peak season.