The line is OpenStreetMap's mapping of the route (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), via Waymarked Trails, with heights from a 30 m terrain model. Check the current official route before a long trip: diversions and permitted paths change. See the source.
The trail
From the Somport pass on the French border by Jaca and Sangüesa to Puente la Reina, where it joins the Francés; for the Compostela the walk continues into Santiago.
Stages
A suggested split into 6 days of about 27 km (17 mi). Each day ends at the town or village on the way nearest to an equal share of the distance, or at a hotel or hostel where there is none. These are not the official stages: check where you can stay before you book.
- Day 1 Candanchú to Jaca 30 km · 30 km from the start
- Day 2 Jaca to Arres 25 km · 55 km from the start
- Day 3 Arres to Ruesta 28 km · 83 km from the start
- Day 4 Ruesta to Sangüesa / Zangoza 22 km · 104 km from the start
- Day 5 Sangüesa / Zangoza to Monreal / Elo 27 km · 132 km from the start
- Day 6 Monreal / Elo to Puente la Reina / Gares 31 km · 162 km from the start
Summits on the way
- Cerro Cambó 1,092 m · 9.3 km from the start
Tops within 300 m of the line. Summits from OpenStreetMap.
Start and finish
Start: near Candanchú, Jacetania. 42.79131, -0.52473
Finish: near Puente la Reina / Gares, Izarbeibar-Novenera. 42.67206, -1.81494
Places to stay
Rooms in the towns and villages along the way:
- Candanchú, Jacetania · The start Booking.com → Expedia →
- Jaca, Jacetania · After day 1 Booking.com → Expedia →
- Arres, Jacetania · After day 2 Booking.com → Expedia →
- Ruesta, Cinco Villas · After day 3 Booking.com → Expedia →
- Sangüesa / Zangoza, Zangozerria · After day 4 Booking.com → Expedia →
- Monreal / Elo, Pirinioaurrea · After day 5 Booking.com → Expedia →
- Puente la Reina / Gares, Izarbeibar-Novenera · The finish Booking.com → Expedia →
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Paths change, and the weather decides the day. The line comes from the source named under the map and the heights from a terrain model, so treat the figures as a guide. Check for diversions before you go, take a map, check the forecast, and turn back if it isn't right.
