How many kilometres is stage 1?

The stage from Somport to Jaca is about 38 km according to our track.

How long does this stage take?

About 12 h 10 min at a moderate pace (38 km and +1871 m). This estimate excludes breaks; with rests, photos and meals, add 1-2 hours.

How much elevation does this stage have?

It gains about +1871 m of ascent and −2488 m of descent, calculated on the real profile of the stage.

Is this stage difficult?

We rate it as hard difficulty, with about 49 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 8 pilgrim hostels in the corridor of this stage (with phone and website when available). You can also book a hotel or guesthouse in Jaca.

Is there water, a pharmacy and an ATM along the way?

On the stage we found 8 water fountains, 1 pharmacies and 0 ATMs (OpenStreetMap data; do confirm opening times).

Stage 1 of 6 · Camino Aragonés

Somport → Jaca

Huesca (Aragón)

Distance: 38 km
Time: 12 h 10 min
Ascent: +1871 m
Descent: −2488 m
Difficulty: Hard

Next stage2

Descenso del Pirineo por Canfranc y Villanúa hasta la histórica Jaca y su catedral románica.

Elevation profile

Ascent

+1871 m

Descent

−2488 m

Altitude

946–2610 m

Stage map

Services on the stage:💧 8 water fountains✚ 1 pharmacies🏧 0 ATMs(OpenStreetMap data; check opening times)

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What to see on this stage

Monuments and points of interest near the Camino for your rest (data from OpenStreetMap).

CastleFuerte Coll de Ladrones
CastleFuerte de la Sagüeta
RuinsDolmen de Diezcapanas
RuinsDolmen de Letranz
RuinsMonasterio y Hospital de Santa Cristina
ViewpointPunta Selva de Villanua
ViewpointMirador de Aratorés
ViewpointMirador las Espeñetas

Hostels on this stage

Albergue AysaWebsite ↗
Valle de Aragon+34974373222 Website ↗
Albergue el Aguila+34974373291 Website ↗
Albergue Triton+34974378181 Website ↗
Hostal Alto Aragón+34 974 378 175 Website ↗
Albergue Villanúa+34 974 37 81 36 Website ↗
Albergue Juvenil Don Bosco
Colonia Gabardip+34 974221800 Website ↗

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 38 km according to our track.
How long does this stage take?: About 12 h 10 min at a moderate pace (38 km and +1871 m). This estimate excludes breaks; with rests, photos and meals, add 1-2 hours.
How much elevation does this stage have?: It gains about +1871 m of ascent and −2488 m of descent, calculated on the real profile of the stage.
Is this stage difficult?: We rate it as hard difficulty, with about 49 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 8 pilgrim hostels in the corridor of this stage (with phone and website when available). You can also book a hotel or guesthouse in Jaca.
Is there water, a pharmacy and an ATM along the way?: On the stage we found 8 water fountains, 1 pharmacies and 0 ATMs (OpenStreetMap data; do confirm opening times).