Camino del Norte · Stage 7 of 36
Stage 7: Lezama to Bilbao
- From
- Lezama
- To
- Bilbao
- Distance
- 11 km
- Climb
- ↑ 318 m
- Descent
- ↓ 369 m
- Difficulty
- Easy
A short stage over Monte Avril with a grand view of Bilbao.
Practical tips
The final stretch is cobbled and ends with the Mallona steps. Plan an afternoon in Bilbao.
Along the way
Monte Avril
A climb of about 300 m in 3 km to a viewpoint over the whole city.
More photos of Monte Avril →
Bilbao
You descend into the Casco Viejo by the 213 steps of the Calzadas de Mallona. The titanium-clad Guggenheim Museum by Frank Gehry (1997) transformed the city.
More photos of Bilbao →Where to sleep in Bilbao
- Albergue de peregrinos de ZabalbideMunicipal
- Bilbao Akelarre HostelPrivate
Planning note: distances and climbs are approximate and stages are a suggestion. Albergues listed are long-established ones; opening dates, prices and beds change, so check before you go. Accommodation links may be affiliate links.