Leaving Pamplona behind, the Camino winds into a peaceful rural landscape of rolling hills, golden wheat fields, and traditional Navarrese villages.
The first major highlight of the day is the climb to the Alto del Perdón, where the ascent is rewarded with spectacular panoramic views: the Pamplona basin stretching out on one side and the Valdizarbe valley on the other. At the summit stands the iconic Monumento al Peregrino, created by Vicente Galbete: a striking row of metal pilgrim silhouettes that seem to walk endlessly toward the horizon, a powerful tribute to the countless travellers who have passed this way before.
From here, a swift descent leads to the villages of Uterga, Muruzábal, and Obanos, traditional towns that continue to honour their deep-rooted Camino heritage.
Just beyond lies Puente la Reina, one of the most iconic points on the pilgrimage route. Its magnificent 11th-century Romanesque bridge, the Puente Románico de Puente la Reina, spans the River Arga with seven graceful arches. Built to ease the passage of medieval pilgrims, it still stands today in all its majestic beauty.
The journey continues through vineyards, olive groves, and the region’s distinctive reddish earth, passing through small towns such as Cirauqui, where remnants of a Roman road can still be seen, and Lorca.
Finally, after crossing gently rolling terrain, you’ll arrive in Estella-Lizarra, often nicknamed the “Toledo of the North” for the richness of its medieval heritage and the elegance of its palaces and convents.
