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Rabia Bridge, Zubiri – Rabies Bridge loop from Zubiri

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Rabia Bridge, Zubiri – Rabies Bridge loop from Zubiri

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Rabia Bridge, Zubiri – Rabies Bridge loop from Zubiri

04:30

16.3km

280m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

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Rabia Bridge, Zubiri

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Zubiri is a town located in the Esteríbar valley that is surrounded by meadows and green mountains. In this town, of about 450 inhabitants, there are no more and no less than six hostels for pilgrims with prices ranging between nine and 16 euros per night (in bunk beds in shared rooms).
You will also find bakeries and a pharmacy, as well as several bars and restaurants.
You can't leave Zubiri without going to see the bridge of Rabia since Zubiri means "town of the bridge" in Basque.

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Zubiri

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The picturesque town of Zubiri is an obligatory stop on the Camino Frances route, but also if you are in the area doing mountain biking, since you can start several of the very cool and entertaining paths offered by the Eremua BTT center. The name of the town means "Villa next to the bridge" and refers to the historic Roman bridge of "La Rabia" that crosses the river Arga. Within the town you will find many services as it is prepared to receive pilgrims on their way. An ideal place to start or finish your route or to take a break and enjoy its picturesque streets and surrounding landscape.

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Rabies Bridge

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The Rabia Bridge is a medieval stone bridge from the 12th century and Romanesque style that crosses the Arga River, in the Navarrese town of Zubiri (Zubiri, in Basque, means "the town of the bridge".

Its name, according to tradition, is due to the belief that any animal that passed under the arches of the bridge would be miraculously cured (especially of rabies). In other versions of the tradition, it was enough for the animals to cross the bridge, or to go around its central pillar three times.

The bridge crossing is part of the Camino Frances, and is a mandatory stop for all pilgrims (whether or not they go with their pets).

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709 m

French Way (Zubiri)

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Section of the French Way that passes through the outskirts of the picturesque town of Zubiri. It runs along the course of the Arga river and the environment is very picturesque as well as wooded, ideal for taking advantage of its shade on hot days.

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3.73 km