Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
This is the queen stage of the Pyrenees, the crossing of the Somport Pass. It's a high mountain day with considerable drop and spectacular landscape. The road follows the ancient Roman road and offers panoramic views of the Pyrenees. Arrival at the Somport Pass, over 1,600 meters in altitude, is a moment of great emotion and achievement. It's the end of the Via Tolosana and the entry into Spain, the start of the Camino Aragonés.
This is the queen stage of the Pyrenees, the crossing of the Somport Pass. It's a high mountain day with considerable incline and spectacular landscape. The route follows the ancient Roman road and offers panoramic views of the Pyrenees. Arrival at the Somport Pass, over 1,600 meters in altitude, is a moment of great emotion and achievement. This marks the end of the Via Tolosana and the beginning of the Aragonese Way, entering Spain.
Last updated: 18/08/2025
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