Pilgrims on the road and friends along the way send me changes every day, and they go out the same day. The Camino de Invierno app carries all of it offline, and it's still being built — new features arrive routinely.
Get the appThe Alto de Erro (801 m) is a forested pass with a food truck that provides seasonal service to pilgrims — drinks, snacks, and a colorful stamp for your credencial. On busy days it's a social gathering point; on quiet days it might not be here at all.
From here it's a steep descent to Zubiri. The path has been paved in recent years, making it less slippery than it once was, but the steepness remains. Watch your knees.
The descent from here to Zubiri has been paved over and is not longer as slippery as it once was. The steepness remains the same!
The descent drops steadily through forest to the valley floor. Zubiri sits adjacent to the camino but not strictly on it — you'll reach a bridge over the Río Arga. You don't need to cross if you're pressing on, but if you're stopping, cross and head into town. When leaving, retrace your steps over the bridge and turn right.
9. March 2022 - 18:06
Not sure if because it is still early in the season (March 5) or Sunday, but the food truck was parked and shuttered. We were a bit disappointed.
7. September 2021 - 22:16
Cannot imagine doing it without hiking poles. Very rocky, steep, washed out gullies for a path. No idea how people manage when its raining.
28. August 2021 - 11:59
Not color/colour anymore. Apparently, leaving your underwear IS optional! Guardia Civil patrolling here to help Pilgrims
15. September 2019 - 6:31
The next stage downhill to Zubiri is tough on the knees and hips. The ground is extremely rough and treacherous in parts. It requires concentration and can be tedious. If you have any concerns about your knees or other joints call a taxi to Zubiri here. It’s not worth taking the risk. There are no wonderful views - just a slog downhill.
20. May 2019 - 3:21
Followed the road and was alright. About 4 extra kms. Walk on opposite side of traffic and cars mostly move over
17. May 2019 - 18:17
After walking in the rain all morning from Roncesvalles, this roadside cafe was much appreciated. Prepare to leave an undergarment with the proprietor; he says that if you do Camino magic will take place and find you a spouse!
Esta entidad ha sido beneficiaria de una ayuda del Programa de incentivos a la movilidad eficiente y sostenible (MOVES III), gestionado por la Xunta de Galicia a través del Instituto Enerxético de Galicia (INEGA) en el marco del Real Decreto 266/2021, y cofinanciada por la Unión Europea — NextGenerationEU, dentro del Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia.