The Stages of Zubiri

Zubiri ©Panoramio Dácil

The easiest way to reach Zubiri is from Pamplona. Both locations are connected via the N-135, which continues to Roncesvalles.

From France, take the N-138. The bus company autobuses Artieda operates transport from Monday to Friday and departs from Pamplona from ​​Monday through to Friday at 18:00 and on Saturdays at 16:00. On Sundays there is no service. The nearest airport is that of Pamplona.

Correos offers a delivery backpacks service so you can walk without loads and enjoy the routes and stages. You can also purchase a packaging and shipment of bicycles service. The price is 42,03 euros (VAT included, shipping to mainland Spain). This is available in all offices.

Fermin Ventana (609 447 058) has a nine-seater vehicle and offers 24-hour service. For transport the of Backpacks and bicycles Email: taxi@esteribar.com Miguel Larragueta Goñi (948 304 006) also has a nine-seater vehicle. It provides services 24 hours a day. Email: m.larragueta@retena.com For the transfer of luggage there is the option of the company Jacotrans.

This company covers the entire pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. For the stretch in Navarre call 610 983 205. The normal procedure for those sleeping in public albergues-and thus unable to reserve a place at their next hostel until their time of arrival-should choose a bar or another destination point where they can collect their luggage.

For those staying in private hostels or hotels, their backpack will be waiting for them at their next accommodation point. Walkers should call in advance in either case because the vehicles usually begin delivering before 0900 hours.

By noon, luggage is already at its destination. Another company that also covers the entire route is Camino Fácil. The procedure is identical to that of Jacotrans. It is recommended to call or email the day before to have everything planned. Backpacks and are delivered to their destination by lunchtime.

The fare is from 7 euros, although, this may vary according to the number of people and the number of stages covered (for cyclists), prices price may be higher. Contact: 610798138/947585002/947580010; contacto@caminofacil.net With the same rates and the same procedures, another company that also transports backpacks to pilgrims (and bicycles at the cost of 10 euros) is Globetrotte. The contact from Roncesvalles to Burgos is Rodolfo (667386307/948537295 / globtrotterrb@hotmail.com).