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Your first day as a bicigrino/a starts from the border of Navarre and France, a route that although it runs along the national road N-135 does not have much traffic. Up to the town of Zubiri you will have some small steep slopes, but always with a downward trend. After passing this village, the terrain becomes flatter and flatter and the road is in perfect condition.
If you want to do the route following the original signposting, you must take into account that the route is hard and requires a lot of technique. It is also quite busy with pilgrims on foot, so you should take extreme precautions.
Pamplona is a city that still preserves its medieval defensive walls, in fact, this walled complex has been declared a National Monument. Inside, the Cathedral of Santa Maria is perhaps its most dazzling artistic building, a Gothic jewel hidden behind a neoclassical façade. After strolling through its historic streets and visiting countless monuments, you should try the famous local cuisine, in the form of pintxos (tapas). And if you happen to be in the city in the second week of July, get ready to experience the great festival of San Fermines!
