STAGE 8: Logrono to Najera
Stage overview
- Distance: 28.8 km (17.9 miles)
- Difficulty: Hard
- Average time: 7-9 hours
- Gradient: Rolling
- Surface types: Park paths, dirt tracks, vineyard trails
- Waymarking status: Consistent arrows; simple navigation
- Alternative routes: None
About this stage
A varied stage beginning with parkland paths before continuing through vineyards and small villages. The terrain undulates gently, with a long approach into Nájera.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logrono | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 12.0 km | ||||||||||||
| Navarrete | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ─ |
| 7.1 km | ||||||||||||
| Ventosa | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ |
| 6.2 km | ||||||||||||
| Aleson | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ✓ | ─ | ─ | ─ |
| 4.0 km | ||||||||||||
| Najera | ✓ | ✓ | ─ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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
The park section is easy, but weekends can be busy with locals. Save energy for the open farmland later.