{"id":14796,"date":"2025-11-02T19:55:24","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T19:55:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bicigrino.com\/alto-del-perdon-climb-avoid-in-rainy-weather\/"},"modified":"2025-12-19T14:54:58","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T14:54:58","slug":"alto-del-perdon-climb-avoid-in-rainy-weather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bicigrino.com\/en\/alto-del-perdon-climb-avoid-in-rainy-weather\/","title":{"rendered":"Alto del Perd\u00f3n climb, avoid in rainy weather."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Subida al Alto del Perd\u00f3n: when mud turns the Camino into a problem.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br\/>The <strong>Alto del Perd\u00f3n<\/strong> is one of the most emblematic places of the French Way. Its summit, with the metallic figures of pilgrims and the constant murmur of the wind turbines, represents the overcoming of the first great obstacle of the Camino and the opening towards the valleys of Navarra.<br\/>But when <g id=\"gid_1\">it rains<\/g>, the clay soil of its slopes can transform this stretch into a nightmare. What in the dry is a passable rural track, in the rain becomes a quagmire where every meter costs twice as much and bicycles can get stuck.  <br\/><br\/>\ud83c\udf27\ufe0f Clay soil: a silent enemy<br\/>From <strong>Cizur Menor<\/strong> to the summit of El Perd\u00f3n, the Camino runs along reddish soil farm tracks. In dry conditions, the ascent is perfectly manageable, but after a rainy day the clay sticks to the tires, makes the brakes useless and can even jam the transmission.<br\/>Many pilgrims and bicigrinos end up pushing their bikes for miles, carrying kilos of mud accumulated on the frame and wheels.<br\/>Therefore, from Bicigrino, <strong>we strongly recommend avoiding this stretch by land on rainy days or after heavy downpours<\/strong>, taking instead the <strong>variant by road<\/strong>, safer, more fluid and perfectly signposted. <br\/><br\/>\ud83d\udee3\ufe0f Variant by road from Pamplona (safe and asphalted)<br\/>This alternative allows you to go comfortably from <strong>Pamplona to Muruz\u00e1bal<\/strong> by asphalt, without losing the spirit of the Camino and enjoying the landscapes of the Valdizarbe valley.<br\/>Recommended itinerary:<br\/><strong>Pamplona \u2192 Cizur Menor<\/strong><br\/>Usual departure of the Camino from the capital of Navarre, crossing Cizur Menor between farmhouses and residential areas.<br\/><strong>Cizur Menor \u2192 Astr\u00e1in<\/strong><br\/>Instead of taking the dirt road to Zariquiegui, follow the <strong>NA-7015 road<\/strong> until it joins the <strong>NA-1110 (former N-111)<\/strong>.<br\/>This road is quiet and has enough shoulder for cyclists.<br\/><strong>Astr\u00e1in \u2192 Uterga \u2192 Muruz\u00e1bal<\/strong><br\/>From Astr\u00e1in continue along the <strong>NA-1110<\/strong> heading southwest.<br\/>It is a very pleasant stretch for pedaling, with gentle slopes and excellent views of the rural landscape of Navarre.<br\/>In <strong>Uterga<\/strong>, you will find bars, fountains and accommodation for pilgrims.<br\/>In <strong>Muruz\u00e1bal<\/strong>, the end point of this variant, you can visit the famous <strong>Hermitage of Santa Mar\u00eda de Eunate<\/strong>, a jewel of Navarrese Romanesque linked to the Templars.<br\/><strong>Muruz\u00e1bal \u2192 Obanos \u2192 Puente la Reina<\/strong><br\/>From Muruz\u00e1bal it easily links up with the traditional Jacobean route, continuing on to <strong>Obanos<\/strong> and the legendary medieval bridge of <strong>Puente la Reina<\/strong>, where the French and Aragonese Ways meet.<br\/><br\/>\u26a0\ufe0f Beware of the A-12 highway!<br\/>It is <strong>very important not to confuse the NA-1110 highway with the A-12 highway (Pamplona-Logro\u00f1o)<\/strong>.<br\/>Both run parallel, but the A-12 is <strong>a fast road totally forbidden for bicycles<\/strong>.<br\/>Some GPS navigators may suggest the route of the highway by mistake. To avoid confusion:<br\/>Always check the signs for the <strong>NA-1110<\/strong>.<br\/>Do not join the highway, even if they seem more direct.<br\/>Follow the signs to the villages: <strong>Astr\u00e1in, Uterga, Muruz\u00e1bal<\/strong>. <br\/><br\/>\ud83c\udfd8\ufe0f Alternative route villages<br\/><strong>Cizur Menor<\/strong><br\/>At the gates of Pamplona, it preserves the hospitable spirit of the Camino and the Templar church of San Miguel de los Caballeros.<br\/><strong>Astr\u00e1in<\/strong><br\/>Small rural village surrounded by cereal fields. Its location on the slopes of El Perd\u00f3n offers spectacular views and is an excellent place to rest. <br\/><strong>Uterga<\/strong><br\/>Charming village with services for pilgrims. From here you can already see the mills of El Perd\u00f3n at the back of the horizon. <br\/><strong>Muruz\u00e1bal<\/strong><br\/>Almost in the heart of the valley of Valdizarbe, it is a crossroads of Jacobean roads. Nearby is the <strong>Templar hermitage of Eunate<\/strong>, a place full of symbolism and spirituality. <br\/><br\/>\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Bicigrino tips<br\/><strong>Avoid mud:<\/strong> if it rains, opt for the road without hesitation. Clay soil can ruin a transmission in just a few kilometers. <br\/><strong>Keep the chain clean:<\/strong> always carry a rag and lubricant; dry clay can cause premature wear.<br\/><strong>Plan the route:<\/strong> always confirm that you are following the NA-1110, not the A-12.<br\/><strong>Enjoy the route:<\/strong> even if you do not run the Perd\u00f3n, this asphalted route will allow you to get to know the authentic rural Navarra, without stress or risks.<br\/><br\/>\u2728 In Bicigrino we have it clear:<br\/><strong>The Camino is also done with prudence.<\/strong><br\/>Not always climbing higher means better progress.<br\/>Sometimes, the wisest decision is to roll along where the Camino is enjoyed with serenity&#8230; and let the wind of Forgiveness wait for you for another sunny day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Subida al Alto del Perd\u00f3n: when mud turns the Camino into a problem. The Alto del Perd\u00f3n is one of the most emblematic places of the French Way. Its summit, with the metallic figures of pilgrims and the constant murmur of the wind turbines, represents the overcoming of the first great obstacle of the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[166,173],"tags":[312,314,313],"class_list":["post-14796","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-camino-frances","category-consejos-y-tips","tag-alto-del-perdon","tag-diversion-in-case-of-rain","tag-the-road-in-the-rain"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bicigrino.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14796","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bicigrino.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bicigrino.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bicigrino.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bicigrino.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14796"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/bicigrino.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14796\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14799,"href":"https:\/\/bicigrino.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14796\/revisions\/14799"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bicigrino.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14796"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bicigrino.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14796"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bicigrino.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14796"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}