Hikes in Sansol

It’s especially important to carry enough water on this stage; the trail stretches on for quite a while, particularly between Torres del Río and Viana, and there are no places to refill your water supply. Otherwise, this is a fairly noisy stage, especially as you pass through the greater Viana area and Logroño itself.> From Los Arcos 01, the trail climbs uphill at a pleasantly gentle gradient. At the top, we see a substation to the left of the trail and, in the distance to the left-front, Sansol. Walking through the fields with no shade, it takes a while before we turn right onto the Camino through olive groves and, after some time, come to the NA-7205. Following this road for about 1.5 km takes us directly to Sansol 02. With fresh water in our packs, we descend to the picturesque Torres del Río 03, located just 0.8 km below Sansol. From here, the path repeatedly climbs and descends steeply for a while, which takes its toll on our energy. We also come to a road and soon reach a shady pine grove—first briefly to the left, then to the right. Passing a rock garden built by pilgrims, we can take a short break at the Ermita del Poyo 04. Then, heading downhill and switching to the left side of the road (caution!), we turn right onto the path after the curve and the guardrail. On a clear day, we can make out the distinctive church tower of Viana in the distance. From the plain, the Camino leads relatively quickly downhill along switchbacks that are quite steep in places. Along the way, we repeatedly come across small “emergency shelters”—a sort of “igloo” made of stones where you can seek shelter from the sun and rain; however, not all of them are in the best condition anymore. We stay on the marked main trail, which soon veers left toward the road. Passing a small snack bar—open only in the summer—we stay below the road and, after a few minutes, reach a rest area at the end of a vineyard. After climbing a small incline, we cross to the other side of the road and face one last steep ascent. From here on, the Camino alternates between a gravel path and the shoulder of the heavily trafficked NA-1110. So be careful—our pedestrian path isn’t very wide! The last stretch to Viana drags on quite a bit, and we don’t cross the road until we reach the town sign to make our way up into the city. Through Viana’s beautiful and historic old town 05, we head downhill again along back roads, passing a school. We come to a country road, cross it to the left, and then go under the NA-1110. For now, we leave the noise behind and walk along gravel and farm roads. After about three-quarters of an hour, we reach the Virgen de Cuevas 06. From there, we head toward the main road, which we cross via a pedestrian bridge through a small pine grove. After walking 1.5 km along it, we cross the provincial border into La Rioja—and reach our destination for the stage—as we enter the metropolitan area. We then pass under both the N-111 and the highway and walk uphill on the red asphalt. The last 3 km or so to the Río Ebro drag on once again. Passing vineyards, the path soon descends into the suburbs. Seen from above, Logroño doesn’t look like much, but as soon as we reach the bridge, we’re treated to beautiful views of the old town. Beyond the bridge, a sign on the right points us toward one of the hostels or the city center, home to Logroño’s impressive cathedral 07.

Chemin de StJean Pied de Port à santiago de Compostella

Tappa 6. Pay attention. After Viana you will see Logrono, but you are still far from the city! Under the sun is quite heavy!

Camino frances.  St Jean to Roncesvalles via Orisson with less steep descent alternative via chapel.  Camino Duro from Villafranca (well worth the extra effort!).  Don't just think about it; DO IT !! A fantastic break from pointless life in the UK and wasting your life staring at computers all day.  Ideally continue to Finisterre and/or Muxia.

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The Camino Frances from St Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostella

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