Stage 1: Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port → Roncesvalles
Very Hard
25.1 km ~8 hours ↑1400m ↓500mAbout This Stage
The hardest stage of the entire Camino. A steep and dramatic climb over the Pyrenees — breathtaking views reward the effort.
Terrain
Mountain pass, rocky paths
Highlights
✦
Challenging Pyrenees crossing
✦
Col de Lepoeder
✦
beech forests
Stage Details
25.1 km
Distance
~8h
Est. Time
1400m
Elevation Gain
500m
Elevation Loss
✓ Albergue
✓ ATM
✓ Pharmacy
Stage Map
Weather Forecast
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
☁️
33°C
Overcast
✅ Ideal
16°–33°C 0mm 9km/h
Today
☁️
33°
16°
Sat
☁️
31°
15°
Sun
☁️
36°
21°
Mon
☁️
36°
28°
Tue
☁️
32°
19°
Roncesvalles
☁️
26°C
Overcast
✅ Ideal
15°–26°C 0mm 9km/h
Today
☁️
26°
15°
Sat
☁️
25°
17°
Sun
☁️
28°
17°
Mon
☁️
27°
19°
Tue
☁️
26°
15°
Accommodations Along This Stage
Albergue Municipal Compostelle
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port · Albergue Municipal
€15
per night
4.2
WiFi Kitchen Laundry
Gîte Ultreia
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port · Albergue Private
€22
per night
4.6
WiFi Breakfast Laundry