Santiago Plan

Stage 1 of 6 · Camino Aragonés

Somport → Jaca

Huesca (Aragon)

Updated on August 16, 2026

Distance
51 km
Time
15 h 51 min
Ascent
+2226 m
Descent
−3031 m
Difficulty
Hard
Where to sleep in Jaca
2

Elevation profile

Ascent

+2226 m

Descent

−3031 m

Altitude

778–2574 m

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Stage map

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Where to get your credential stamped

Places on this stage that usually stamp the pilgrim's credential. Remember: over the last 100 km you need two stamps a day.

Points based on the hostels and parish churches along this stretch (OpenStreetMap data). We can't guarantee that each one stamps at all times: opening hours and availability change. Many bars, cafés and town halls also stamp.

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A descent from the Pyrenees through Canfranc and Villanúa down to historic Jaca and its Romanesque cathedral.

🧭 How to get there

Find out how to travel from your city to Somport by train, bus, car or plane.

See routes and prices
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🚕 Taxis

Taxi ranks and services near this stage.

Camino taxis and transfers

Companies specialising in pilgrims that cover this route: transfers between stages, luggage transport and airport.

  • Antzin Mochileros - Transportes📞 +34 629 434 214Website

    Aragonés completo: Somport/Canfranc–Jaca–Sangüesa–Monreal–Puente la Reina

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    • bikes
    • groups
Search for taxis in Jaca →Confirm availability and price by phone. Data © OpenStreetMap.

Hostels on this stage

Hostel data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). It does not include beds or price, which are not always in the source; check with the hostel. Is one missing or wrong? Write to us.

Frequently asked questions about this stage

How many kilometres is stage 1?
The stage from Somport to Jaca is about 51 km according to our track.
How long does this stage take?
About 15 h 51 min at a moderate pace (51 km and +2226 m). This estimate excludes breaks; with rests, photos and meals, add 1-2 hours.
How much elevation does this stage have?
It gains about +2226 m of ascent and −3031 m of descent, calculated on the real profile of the stage.
Is this stage difficult?
We rate it as hard difficulty, with about 44 m of ascent per kilometre. It is an estimate based on elevation; heat, rain or the surface can make it harder.
Where to sleep at the end of the stage, in Jaca?
We list 10 pilgrim hostels in the corridor of this stage (with phone and website when available). You can also book a hotel or guesthouse in Jaca.

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