Camino Francés · Stage 2 of 33

Roncesvalles to Zubiri

Stage 2 of the Camino Francés covers 21.4 km from Roncesvalles to Zubiri, with 325 m of ascent and 742 m of descent. The highest point is 949 m. Allow about 6 hours of walking, plus breaks.

21.4 kmdistance
325 mascent
742 mdescent
~6 hwalking time
moderatedifficulty
949 mhighest point
≈ 3 L
≈ 1,720 kcal
949 m 532 m 0 km 21.4 km
Elevation profile in walking direction.

Distance, climb and elevation come from the Outest route data. Difficulty and time are estimates from distance and climb; your pace will vary with heat, pack weight and photo stops.

Where to sleep and eat on this stage

Zubiri

Albergue de peregrinos de Zubiri

  • Rooms
  • Seasonal — call ahead
  • Listed, not confirmed — call first

Public albergue in the old school just after the Puente de la Rabia, with about 74 bunks; open March to early November. No advance booking.

Albergue El Palo de Avellano

  • Rooms
  • Meals
  • Seasonal — call ahead

Private albergue at the end of the village with 48 bunks and 3 private rooms; open April to October. Bookable; dinner offered.

Albergue Zaldiko

  • Rooms
  • Seasonal — call ahead

Private albergue in the centre of Zubiri, just across the bridge: 24 bunks and 4 rooms, open March to October. Bookable by phone.

Checked online in October 2026. Places marked "listed, not confirmed" appear on a public listing (OpenStreetMap or an albergue guide updated in 2026) but could not be confirmed on their own website. Public albergues (municipal, parish and Xunta de Galicia) take no bookings and fill in order of arrival; private albergues, hostales and hotels can be booked. In Sarria, Portomarín, Palas de Rei, Arzúa and O Pedrouzo beds run short from May to October, so book ahead or arrive early.

Help and services on this stage

Emergency: call 112 (Spain and France). Health emergencies in Spain: 061. Guardia Civil: 062. Emergency & health guide

Nearest hospital

On or near the trail

Pharmacies, ATMs, shops and stops: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hospitals and health centres checked online.

Walk Roncesvalles to Zubiri with Outest

The full stage works offline in Outest, with the route, elevation, water and village points, and a trail guide you can ask about conditions and the next place to sleep.