Santiago Plan

Stage 1 of 4 · Camino Baztanés

Urdax → Amaiur/Maya

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Updated on August 16, 2026

Distance
14 km
Time
4 h 22 min
Ascent
+624 m
Descent
−442 m
Difficulty
Hard
Where to sleep in Amaiur/Maya

Elevation profile

Ascent

+624 m

Descent

442 m

Altitude

75601 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.

Don't have the credential yet? See where to get one

A short, gentle entry into the Baztán valley, from the monastery of Urdax to Amaiur.

🧭 How to get there

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

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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 Urdax to Amaiur/Maya is about 14 km according to our track.
How long does this stage take?
About 4 h 22 min at a moderate pace (14 km and +624 m). This estimate excludes breaks; with rests, photos and meals, add 1-2 hours.
How much elevation does this stage have?
It gains about +624 m of ascent and −442 m of descent, calculated on the real profile of the stage.
Is this stage difficult?
We rate it as hard difficulty, with about 45 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 Amaiur/Maya?
We list 2 pilgrim hostels in the corridor of this stage (with phone and website when available). You can also book a hotel or guesthouse in Amaiur/Maya.

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