A spiritual and cultural journey through unique landscapes and historic towns in northern Spain.
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Upon arriving in Logroño, you will be welcomed by a city renowned for its excellent cuisine and world-famous wines. The final goal of your pilgrimage is the bridge over the Ebro River, a symbol of entry into this historic city.
Take the opportunity to explore its charming streets, visit the Church of Santiago el Real, and enjoy the lively nightlife on Calle Laurel, famous for its tapas bars. This city not only marks the end of your way but also the beginning of a new adventure filled with unforgettable memories and experiences.
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22.14 km. This stage passes through forests and mountainous landscapes. Points of interest: Collegiate church of Roncesvalles, Chapel of Sancti Spiritus and the Puente de la Rabia in Zubiri.
20.05 km. Through the Esteribar valley and small villages. Points of interest: Basilica of the Trinity of Arre, Romanesque Bridge of Magdalena, and Pamplona Cathedral.
23.87 km. After the Alto del Perdón. Points of interest: Monument to the Pilgrim, Church of Santa María de Eunate, and the Bridge over the Arga River.
23 km. Through vineyards and fields. Points of interest: Church of San Román in Cirauqui, remains of the Roman Road, and the Palace of the Kings of Navarre in Estella.
21.90 km. Farmlands and vineyard areas. Points of interest: Wine Fountain in Irache, Monjardín Castle, and Plaza de Santa María in Los Arcos.
28 km. Rolling terrain and undulating hills. Points of interest: Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Torres del Río, Viana’s walls, and the Bridge over the Ebro River in Logroño.
Take some time to enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departing, filled with memories and unforgettable experiences.
This itinerary will take you through the most popular stages of the French Way. Be sure to book your accommodation in advance, as it can be crowded, especially during peak season. Have a great journey and Buen Camino!
The experience of the Camino de Santiago is enhanced when you enjoy a good rest at the end of each day. This is where Mundiplus can be your trusted ally. We specialize in the organization of quality accommodation for pilgrims.
Our deep knowledge of the ways and the needs of those who walk them allows us to guarantee comfortable, clean stays with all the amenities you might need. You can rest assured that, after hours of walking, you will enjoy a warm and welcoming space.
The importance of this factor is key: it can transform the pilgrim’s experience, allowing them to recharge and face the next stage of the journey with renewed vigor. We want this experience to remain in your memory forever. That’s why we strive to offer you the best of what we have.
Among all the routes available to do the organized Camino de Santiago, there are some that enjoy greater popularity among the others. This is both because of how friendly it is in terms of the route itself and because of the landscapes it offers during each stage. Additionally, we cannot forget the exquisite tradition of its gastronomy.
The French Way fits well into this classification, with everything to become your favorite. And you will be able to enjoy all the wonders that the extensive cuisine of this stretch represents. You will find dishes suitable for all tastes and palates, even for the most demanding.
Here we will talk about the best of Navarre and La Rioja’s gastronomy. We will also propose some places to eat or dine when passing through some localities between Roncesvalles and Logroño.
If we talk about Roncesvalles to Logroño, you’ll know that this is a varied stretch where the landscapes always maintain stunning beauty. Something similar happens with the cuisine and gastronomic offers. With a variety of ingredients, always fresh and with a tradition of hundreds of years, some of the typical dishes that you must undoubtedly try are:
From the options you can enjoy throughout the year, regardless of the season. You can get them stuffed with meat or fish. These last ones, specifically with Cod, are the most popular in Navarre.
You can find this dish everywhere, either alone or as an accompaniment to meats. In fact, there are some restaurants where they offer them as a starter or salad.
Apart from the filling, you can choose between two other variants: whether the peppers are fried before being put in the oven with the sauce or not. However, you should know that the traditional version is not fried, although it is a matter of taste.
We know that Spain is a country with a wide tradition in the production of sausages. That’s why each region stands out for having some much more famous and delicious than others. Among the typical dishes of Navarre, chistorra or txistorra has a very special place on the list.
It is made from fresh pork meat, pepper, garlic, and salt. The technique used for its preparation is practically the same as centuries ago, although in its origins, it was made from the remains of the lowest quality slaughter. Today, the best pieces are selected.
Although it is eaten throughout the year, it is especially popular during the winter. It serves as an appetizer to gradually warm up. Moreover, it is a perfect accompaniment to stews and stews.
We have reached La Rioja, one of the most famous wine regions in Spain and the world. You should know that when recipes say a la riojana, it means that they have plenty of peppers in their preparation. Above all, it is a variety that they call choricero here.
Although it is believed to have a much older origin, since the 19th century, patatas a la riojana has been one of the most famous dishes around here. It is a humble stew made from potatoes, chorizo, and “choricero” pepper.
It is typical of autumn. It is served as a starter to gradually warm up and enjoy the explosion of flavors in each spoonful.
One of the most popular typical dishes of La Rioja, capable of even enchanting the most demanding. This is a preparation that stands out for its simplicity but intense and delicious flavors. It consists of red and green peppers, onion, and tomato. On this base, the cod, which has previously been slightly browned in the pan, is cooked.
It is baked and served with a glass of wine, as the main course, especially famous during the Easter and Christmas seasons, usually accompanied by a good piece of bread.
Are you looking for restaurants along the French Way where you can enjoy all its variety and culinary tradition? Here are some options that you should not overlook for any reason.
Traditional food in every sense of the word. The Posada de Roncesvalles is a place you must visit no matter what.
Now, regarding the food, for pilgrims, they have a special menu that is quite affordable. However, you must make the reservation early because it is extremely popular.
The place serves local food, with always fresh and delicious ingredients.
This is one of the most popular streets in Pamplona. It is so because of its prominence in the running of the bulls of San Fermín and for being one of the best places to enjoy all the culinary variety that this place has to offer.
Although it is narrow, it has more than 17 establishments, including bars and restaurants, where pintxos are a must for any reason.
A traditional landscape from any point, Rúa Street enjoys a good location with respect to Estella’s main attractions. Here you can enjoy a typical mid-morning coffee to start the route with all the energy.
However, the best hours to take advantage of all its charm are undoubtedly in the afternoons and evenings. There are many bars and restaurants to be found here, perfect for a drink accompanied by some good tapas or to be enchanted by the traditional cuisine of this area of Navarra.
It is a famous restaurant in Logroño, specializing in wines and broths, of course, as in this place you will find a wine cellar with more than 400 references, which gives you an idea right away of what you will find.
Located right at the entrance of the famous Laurel Street, at the corner with Captain Gallarza Street, it has three floors, the first of which is the bar. Its menu, one of the most complete in the area, constantly changes according to the season of the year. In this way, it offers you fresh products that adapt to the season, taking you on a journey through the most exquisite local cuisine.
We indicate the different options for How to get to the Camino de Santiago from Roncesvalles
Option 1: Private car and leave the vehicle parked in Roncesvalles, the cradle of epic battles like that of the Song of Roland.
Option 2: Bus
Pamplona>Roncesvalles
To get to Roncesvalles you must first arrive in Pamplona and from there transfer to Roncesvalles:
During your stop in Pamplona, we recommend spending a few hours in the city and trying its famous Pintxos.
Option 3: Train (Renfe)
The best possible option is to arrive at the Pamplona train station and from here you have two options to get to Roncesvalles:
Option 4: Airplane
You must arrive at Pamplona Airport and then to Roncesvalles by:
Upon your arrival in Roncesvalles, a unique experience begins that you will never forget, in which we recommend that you continue reading the following section on what to see and do on your Camino de Santiago from Roncesvalles.
STAGE RONCESVALLES-ZUBIRI
We begin with the town that has been considered — along with O Cebreiro — one of the oldest stations of pilgrim assistance (pilgrim hospitals).
At the current Royal Collegiate Church, visitors should see the Collegiate Church from the 13th century, presided over by a beautiful seated statue of Saint Mary of Roncesvalles from the 14th century.
The magnificent Royal Pantheon holds the remains of the Navarrese King Sancho VII the Strong and his wife Doña Clemencia. Here you can see the chains said to have been brought by the King from the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, which became a heraldic symbol on the coat of arms of Navarre.
The Museum of the Collegiate Church houses valuable pieces, notably “Charlemagne’s Chess Set”. Also worth seeing: the original 14th-century Cloister and the Chapel of Saint James.
The Chapel of the Holy Spirit or “Charlemagne’s Crypt”, whose crypt served as the ossuary for pilgrims who died in the hospital. A legend places here the tomb that Charlemagne is said to have ordered built for Roland and the soldiers killed in the Battle of Roncesvalles.
Just outside Roncesvalles, to the left of the road, is the so-called “Pilgrims’ Cross”, a Gothic wayside cross from the 14th century.
At the Alto de Erro, a large stone slab over two meters long marks the passage of the great French hero Roland.
Zubiri means “village of the bridge”, referring to the Gothic bridge over the Arga River, with two semicircular arches, traditionally called “the rabies bridge” due to the local ritual of making livestock circle its central pillar three times to protect them from the disease.
STAGE ZUBIRI-PAMPLONA
We recommend first visiting the Basilica of the Trinity of Arre, next to the medieval six-arch bridge over the Ulzama River.
The Romanesque Magdalena Bridge at the entrance to Pamplona, where a statue of Saint James the pilgrim welcomes travelers.
The France Gate, the entrance to the city of Pamplona through its ancient walls.
The crown jewel of this Way of Saint James from Roncesvalles is the Metropolitan Cathedral, the heart of the old Navarrería district. Inside, a beautiful capital in the refectory immortalizes the famous legend of Saint Ataulf and the wild bull.
The fortress-church of San Cernin.
The Church of San Lorenzo, which houses the bust-shaped reliquary of the city’s patron, Saint Fermín.
The Citadel, now converted into a park.
Castle Square (Plaza del Castillo).
Stroll through the entire old quarter and enjoy the magnificent Navarrese cuisine.
One of the main challenges is the ascent to Alto del Perdón, a demanding climb between Pamplona and Puente la Reina. In addition, the final way from Los Arcos to Logroño is the longest, with 28 km, which can be physically demanding, especially in the undulating stretches with continuous “rollercoasters” (constant ups and downs).
The weather along the way from Roncesvalles to Logroño can vary significantly, from cool and rainy temperatures in the mountains near Roncesvalles to warmer and drier conditions as you approach Logroño. It is essential to wear layered clothing, including a waterproof jacket and water-resistant footwear, as well as sun protection for clearer days.
The Rabies Bridge in Zubiri is a medieval bridge that, according to legend, had healing properties against rabies. Pilgrims used to lead their animals around the bridge as a protective ritual. It is a highlight for its historic architecture and its connection to local legends along the Way.
From Logroño, pilgrims can take direct buses or trains to other major cities such as Pamplona, Zaragoza, or Madrid. There are also taxi and private transport services available that offer specific transfers from Logroño to different starting points along the Way or to nearby airports.
Yes, it is possible to enjoy cultural visits along the way from Roncesvalles to Logroño. Recommended stops include the Cathedral of Pamplona, the Church of Santa María de Eunate near Puente la Reina, and the Palace of the Kings of Navarre in Estella.
Logroño offers a unique experience with its famous Calle Laurel, known for its tapas and pinchos, allowing pilgrims to enjoy local cuisine in a lively atmosphere. In addition, the city features important historical sites such as the Church of Santiago el Real and the medieval walls, enriching the cultural experience along the Way.
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