STAGE 1B: Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Roncesvalles (via Valcarlos)
Stage overview
- Distance: 27.5 km (17 miles)
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Average time: 6-8 hours
- Gradient: Mixed
Need help planning? See our gear guide and download the free Camino Francés albergue list PDF.
About this stage
A lower‑altitude alternative that follows roads and forested paths through the Valcarlos valley. The final climb to Roncesvalles is steep but sheltered, making this route safer in poor weather.
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 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | - |
| 8.1 km | ||||||||||||
| Arneguy | - | - | - | ✔ | - | ✔ | ✔ | - | - | ✔ | ✔ | - |
| 3.3 km | ||||||||||||
| Valcarlos | - | ✔ | ✔ | - | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | - | - | ✔ | - | - |
| 16.1 km | ||||||||||||
| Roncesvalles | - | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | - | ✔ | - | - | - |