Camino Francés Day 5: Pamplona - Puente la Reina
I left Pamplona while it was still dark, navigating heavy morning traffic, which made for an unpleasant walk. Once outside the city, the hike became much more enjoyable.
Today's highlight was Alto del Perdón (Hill of Forgiveness), a traditional pilgrim site for giving and seeking forgiveness. The climb was easy, but the descent was tricky due to loose rocks. I watched younger pilgrims dash down while I focused on not falling!
I arrived in Puente la Reina around 1:30 PM and ran into pilgrims I had met on my first day. We found a nice bakery and took a well-earned break.
Route Detail
Distance: 24.93km from Hostel Plaza Catedral to Albergue Estrella Guía Peregrinos
Total elevation gain: 469m
Time: 5h 33m (total time with breaks 6h 28m)
Accommodation & Food
Albergue Estrella Guía Solo Peregrinos (booked via Agoda) C$33.99
Food €29.45
