Camino Francés · Stage 5 of 33
Stage 5: Puente la Reina to Estella
- From
- Puente la Reina
- To
- Estella
- Distance
- 21.6 km
- Climb
- ↑ 399 m
- Descent
- ↓ 326 m
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Rolling hills, vineyards and olive trees, with sections of Roman road along the way.
Practical tips
A short, steep climb to Mañeru (135 m in about 1 km). Lorca's fountain is welcome on hot days.
Along the way
Cirauqui
A hilltop village whose name means 'nest of vipers' in Basque. On the way out you walk on Roman paving and cross a Roman bridge.
More photos of Cirauqui →
Lorca
A small village with a Romanesque church, a fountain and a couple of cafés.
More photos of Lorca →
Estella (Lizarra)
Called the 'Toledo of the North' for its monuments. The Palace of the Kings of Navarra is one of the few Romanesque civil buildings in Spain, and San Pedro de la Rúa has a beautiful cloister.
More photos of Estella →Where to sleep in Estella
- Albergue de peregrinos de EstellaMunicipal
- Albergue parroquial San MiguelParish
- Albergue ANFASAssociation
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.