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The Way of St. James: Inland Route

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The Inland Route of The Way of St. James passes through Tolosaldea on two different routes. Once finished the stage between Irun and Hernani, you have to choose between following the course of Oria river passing different towns, known as the ‘Royal Road’; or following the Saiatz mountain route. Both come together at Zegama, passing San Adrian tunnel.

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Eight stages

The Inland Route has eight stages. After going through inland Gipuzkoa, goes across the Alava Plain until Santo Domingo de la Calzada, where it joins the French Way.

TheOriaroutethroughttheRoyalWay

Besides being The Way of St. James, formerly known as the Royal Road, has been one of the main roads linking Europe and the Iberian Peninsula for centuries. There are remains proving the importance of the Road, long before the pilgrimage started in the 11th century.

Main street Tolosa
Main street Tolosa



2AStage:Hernani-Tolosa

Dist.: 19.30km | Height dif.: 270m. | Time: 4h 30′

Passes through some towns historically linked to the Royal Road, such as Urnieta, Andoain, Amasa-Villabona or Anoeta. You can see traces of progress and industrial development throughout the route.

Stage step by step
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Tolosa



3AStage:Tolosa-Zegama

Dist.: 35.20km | Height dif.: 598m. | Time: 8h 10′

Goes through towns like Alegia or Ikaztegieta, with elements highlighting the importance of this Way. It then continues through Legorreta, Ordizia, Beasain, Idiazabal and Segura, until reaching Zegama.

Stage step by step
Alegia bridge The Way of St. James: Inland Route
Alegia old bridge



Tourist Information Centre

The Tourist Information Centre, located in Tolosa, manages The Way of St. James services: you can obtain the pilgrim credential and seal it, obtain information about the Way, accommodation…

TheSaiatzroutethroughthemountains

It’s a much more difficult route compared to the Oria one. It crosses part of the Hernio massif and other mountains bordering the west part of the Oria valley. The views throughout the route are stunning.




Hernio Gazume Zelatun ernio
Hernio Gazume Zelatun



2BStage:Hernani-Bidania

Dist.: 8.80km | Height dif.: 1,250m. | Time: 8h 15′

Once leaving behind the populated areas, the route enters different forests of pine, oak and beech trees, along with lonely farmhouses. It borders the peak of Zarateaitz mountain to continue to Andazarate peak (at the top of Asteasu) and the close Iturrioz farmhouse. There starts the way up to Zelatun hill, on the hillside of Gazume mountain, to later continue down to the other side of the valley, to Bidania.

Stage step by step



Caserio Iturrioz Hernio ernio
Hernio Iturrioz farmhouse



3BStage:Bidania-Zegama

Dist.: 34,30km | Height dif.: 950m. | Time: 8h 50′

Starts by going up Murumendi mountain through Santa Marina neighbourhood. The route avoids populated areas, but not rural ones, such as Mandubia, Lierni or Zerain. Different chapels can be seen along the way.

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Santa Marina Bidania 1The Way of St. James: Inland Route
Bidania Santa Marina



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