Santiago Plan

Stage 4 of 33 · Camino Francés

Pamplona → Puente la Reina

Navarre

Updated on August 16, 2026

Distance
24 km
Time
6 h 43 min
Ascent
+601 m
Descent
−710 m
Difficulty
Hard
Where to sleep in Puente la Reina
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Elevation profile

Ascent

+601 m

Descent

−710 m

Altitude

349–933 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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The Alto del Perdón, with its silhouettes of pilgrims, and the beautiful Romanesque bridge of Puente la Reina, where the Camino Aragonés joins the route.

🧭 How to get there

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

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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.

Search for taxis in Puente la Reina →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.

Towns on this stage (8)

Places this stage passes through, in walking order. Open each one for history, services, hostels and where to sleep.

Frequently asked questions about this stage

How many kilometres is stage 4?
The stage from Pamplona to Puente la Reina is about 24 km according to our track.
How long does this stage take?
About 6 h 43 min at a moderate pace (24 km and +601 m). This estimate excludes breaks; with rests, photos and meals, add 1-2 hours.
How much elevation does this stage have?
It gains about +601 m of ascent and −710 m of descent, calculated on the real profile of the stage.
Is this stage difficult?
We rate it as hard difficulty, with about 25 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 Puente la Reina?
We list 3 pilgrim hostels in the corridor of this stage (with phone and website when available). You can also book a hotel or guesthouse in Puente la Reina.

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