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An ideal way to experience the rhythm of the Camino is on this short stage from Pamplona to Logrono in the Rioja region. Along the way pass by the markings of the trail in the form of small chapels, crosses and villages which support the pilgrimage both spiritually and practically. Soaking up the camaraderie on the trail will have you planning your next Camino as you walk amongst grapevines and through small hamlets to the sounds of "buen Camino" and the footsteps of your fellow pilgrims. With your luggage transferred daily you are free to relax into the pace of the trail and take in the sights on the way to your next hotel. At night stay in specially chosen hotels where dinner and a friendly smile awaits.
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24kg of CO2-e PP per day
(120kg of CO2-e PP entire trip)
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Day 1
Join Pamplona
Make your own way to the hotel in Pamplona. This historical city has lots to offer so allow plenty of time this afternoon to explore. You can visit the cathedral or the Museo de Navarra. Dinner is not included tonight so you are free to sample the delicious pintxos.
Meals: Nil
Day 2
Walk to the medieval city of Puente la Reina (6hrs)
Leaving Pamplona you make your way to Puente la Reina, a city of museums. From Pamplona's main square, follow the Camino signs to navigate your way out of the city. The route takes you from the old town through parks in the modern part of the city before the landscape opens out. You can take a short detour that will allow you to view the octagonal chapel of Eucate, one of the Roman jewels of the trail of Aragon. A steep climb from Zariquiegui to Sierra del Perdón past wind farms takes you out of the Pamplona basin. Continue to Uterga and on to Puente la Reina. Distance: 24km/15mi
Meals: B,D
Day 3
Continue via Mañeru to Estella (5.5hrs)
Leave Puente la Reina by crossing the medieval bridge. On this stage you will walk through the countryside with olive, almond and oak trees, following the Arga River. Reach the village of Mañeru and Cirauqui with its Roman road, then walk through a treeless landscape and vineyard on the way to Lorca. Continue through Villatuerta before arriving in Estella. A highlight here is the church of San Pedro de la Rúa. Distance: 21km/13mi
Day 4
Walk via the Irache monastery to Los Arcos (5.5hrs)
This stage allows a detour to discover the imposing Irache Monastery and its ‘Fuente del Vino' (wine fountain) – choose to fill your water bottles with wine or water! Today’s walk is mainly through open fields, you will not pass through any villages. Continue to Plaza de Santa María and the Iglesia de Santa María in the centre of Los Arcos and your hotel. This is a very small town with a couple of cafes/bars. Distance 22km/13.7mi
Day 5
Cross into La Rioja and on to Logroño (7hrs)
Your last day's walk passes many places of historic interest, leading from Navarre to the well-known wine centre of Rioja. Not far into the walk you will reach the village of Sansol where you can stop to buy some refreshments or lunch before heading to Viana, crossing the San Pedro River and continuing through farmlands and on to Logroño. Walk around the town before descending to the stone bridge which leads into Logroño. It is a beautiful city with a lively tapas district. Logroño has an annual wine festival. Harvest celebrations last all week and the main event coincides with the feast of San Mateo (St Matthew) on 21 September. Distance: 28km/17.4mi Option: It's possible to split this stage and stay overnight in Viana, continuing to Logroño the following day. A supplement applies, must be requested at time of booking. Distance: approx 18km/11.2mi to Viana and 10km/6.2mi the following day.
Day 6
Trip concludes
Trip concludes after breakfast. Logrono has a lively tapas area and some great sights, if you have time to spend an extra night exploring the city.
Meals: B
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GRADE 3 - Daily walks are between 21 and 28km on well marked trails over diverse terrain – from relatively flat to mountainous. Some of the route is on paved surfaces – you should pay particular attention to your footwear to ensure that it is suitable to avoid blisters. This is a well worn path where route finding will be reasonably straightforward (refer below for further details on self guided adventures). The main areas to concentrate on route finding are arriving and leaving towns and cities. The accent is on keeping a steady pace to take in all of the attractions, with time to stop and take photos. You will need a good level of fitness to participate fully in this adventure. Taxi and bus services operate between towns in the event that you are unable to walk on a particular day.
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The walking is graded moderate (3). Daily walks are between 14 and 24km on well marked trails over diverse terrain – from relatively flat to mountainous. This is a well worn path where route finding will be reasonably straight forward (refer below for further details on self guided adventures). The main areas to concentrate on route finding are arriving and leaving towns and cities. The accent is on keeping a steady pace to take in all of the attractions, with time to stop and take photos. You will need a good level of fitness to participate fully in this adventure.
There are many bars and cafes at various points along the trail where you can stop and fill up on a slice of Spanish Tortilla, or a bocadillo. These spots will also have facilities you can use if you're buying something, and will often be happy to refill your water bottle.
Card is accepted is most places, but please be aware that some individual bars or cafes may be cash only. You will also find along the way some special stamps offered for donations - it is worthwhile having some coins handy for these.
In order to secure your place on the trip we recommend you book as soon as you are ready. Bookings open for the following year in mid September.
We are able to cater for gluten free diets, however at times, choices are limited. Breakfasts served at the hotels are generally continental style and we suggest bringing your own gluten free breads or cereals. We also recommend bringing your own snacks. Generally in Europe it is quite easy to purchase gluten free foods from supermarkets and shops, but can be harder in restaurants.
This trip can be booked from 1 February to 15 November. The summer months tend to be busy months on the Camino Trail and the weather can be quite hot. In our experience starting the trip in late April or May, or from September to early October, is the best time to travel. The trail is less busy and the weather is cooler. Galicia experiences rain year round.
The Pilgrim's Passport or 'Credencial' is included on this trip and you will receive one locally. The Pilgrim's Passport makes a great souvenir and way to track your walk. You can ask to have your Pilgrim's Passport stamped at churches, your hotels and many other places along the route.
The Compostela is a certificate of completion of the Camino de Santiago and you must walk at least the last 100km into Santiago to receive it. As such you would not receive the certificate at the conclusion of this trip, however you should absolutely still fill your Pilgrim's Passport with stamps as this will become a great memory of your trip.
The Camino Trail is exceptionally well waymarked, with yellow arrows and markers used frequently throughout the route. It is nearly impossible to get lost on this walk.
It is possible to book an extra night at any of the hotels we use which would allow you to have a rest day. However, this does need to be advised at the time of booking.
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