Anniewalkers 2021 - to Zubiri

The walk from Roncesvalles to Zubiri is hilly with a lot of downhill walking. The last 5 kilometer descent into the village can be hard on the knees and you will definitely want to use your walking sticks, especially if it is raining. If you have bad knees at the time, walk slow and take your time. Or if you prefer, we can try to arrange a taxi from Viskarret, about half way. If you DO taxi, be sure to walk out of the village and back in again on the famous Rabies Bridge, a medieval bridge given this name because it was said if you walked your animals around the main pillar of the bridge, they would avoid getting rabies. It's a lovely spot to take photos as well, and the main street of Zubiri is only about 1 city block long.

We will be staying at Pension Amets, a nice little Pension that you can see at the end of the following blog post. There we will have ensuite rooms, a clothes washer, and a line to dry clothes out in the back yard, which overlooks the river.

The owner offers a dinner, which he serves there at the house. I don't know the price yet. However, there is also a wonderful roast chicken place in town. So this is something we will need to decide a few days before we walk. If it's busy, it may be our best option for dinner.

Breakfast is easy to find in Zubiri, and you should definitely eat there because Larrasoaña is not always open. Our host may offer breakfast and if it's reasonable, I'd take it. I think last year it was around €5. Or if you prefer, there is a little market in Zubiri where you can get picnic food for the walk next day. There is a park where you can rest and eat before climbing the stairs and the walk into Pamplona.

One thing I want to warn you about if you aren't walking with Joe or me out of Roncesvalles. Make a note in your Brierley! You will be getting used to seeing the yellow arrows that tell you where to go. They will be on buildings, on curbs, on signs. Out of Roncesevalles, just as you are in Burguete, the trail makes a sharp right and the FLECHA AMARILLA (yellow arrow) is ON THE ROAD, ON THE GROUND, not on a building or sign. So pay attention. If you miss it, you'll still get to Zubiri but will be walking the highway (no fun).

Here is a link to some photos of the walk from Roncesvalles to Zubiri:

To Zubiri