Camino: Day 4

Weather: sunny, 52-83 degrees

Distance: 24 km (15 miles)

Time on trail: 6.75 hours (includes lunch & water breaks)

We left Pamplona close to 8:00. Saw many parents walking their children to school.

Once we left the city we could easily see our route for the next few hours.

The gravel trail took us across dry and freshly plowed farmland.

We then began our gradual climb up to Mount El Perdón. Once at the top you can see Pamplona in the distance and where the path will take you the rest of the day.

At the top, you find one of most photographed locations on the Camino.

Information on the sculpture.

More image along the route.

We arrived in Puente La Reina close to 4:00 pm. I was ready to stop. The last hour continues to be difficult. The mornings seem to fly by. Around 11:00 we had walked over 6 miles that felt easy, but as the day warms and feet become tired you finish on pure will power.

After some rest and a nice shower we enjoyed the end of our day in Puente La Reina. It’s know for its famous Puente Romanesque Bridge built in the 11th century and roasted spicy hot peppers.