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Wise Pilgrim APPThe Alto de Erro (801 m) is a forested pass with a food truck that provides seasonal service to pilgrims — drinks, snacks, and a colorful stamp for your credencial. On busy days it's a social gathering point; on quiet days it might not be here at all.
From here it's a steep descent to Zubiri. The path has been paved in recent years, making it less slippery than it once was, but the steepness remains. Watch your knees.
The descent from here to Zubiri has been paved over and is not longer as slippery as it once was. The steepness remains the same!
The descent drops steadily through forest to the valley floor. Zubiri sits adjacent to the camino but not strictly on it — you'll reach a bridge over the Río Arga. You don't need to cross if you're pressing on, but if you're stopping, cross and head into town. When leaving, retrace your steps over the bridge and turn right.
