STAGE 1A: Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Roncesvalles (via Route Napolean)
Stage overview
- Distance: 25.7 km (16 miles)
- Difficulty: Challeging
- Average time: 7-9 hours
- Gradient: Steep
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About this stage
A demanding high‑mountain stage crossing the open slopes of the Pyrenees with sweeping views throughout. The long ascent and exposed ridgelines make this one of the most challenging but iconic days on the Camino.
Stage details
| Town |
Campground |
Albergue/hostel |
Guesthouse/hostal |
Hotel |
Coffee shop |
Restaurant/cafe |
ATM |
Pharmacy |
Medical Services |
Veterinarian |
Supermarket/convenience store |
Outdoor equipment store |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | - |
| 5.2 km | ||||||||||||
| Honto | - | - | ✔ | - | - | - | - | - | - | ✔ | - | - |
| 2.3 km | ||||||||||||
| Orisson | - | ✔ | - | - | ✔ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 18.2 km | ||||||||||||
| Roncesvalles | - | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | - | ✔ | - | - | - |