Larrasoaña is a small village located directly on the Camino Frances in the region of Navarre and a great place to stop after a 25km walk from Roncesvalles.
For centuries Larrasoaña was a hospital and stopping point for Pilgrims on the Camino to Santiago but little remains of the Monastery and pilgrim hospitals today.
Don’t worry, there are still Pilgrim albergues in Larrasoaña waiting to take care of you on route to Santiago de Compostela.
Larrasoaña
Larrasoaña is a very small medieval village and serves as a stage stop over on the Camino Frances. It has good Pilgrim facilities but not a lot else.
I found its a great place to stop and while away your thoughts so far and reflect on the journey to date.
Talking to other Pilgrims is one of the good things about this location as there isn’t a lot else to do, especially over a cold beer.
The John Brierley Camino Frances Guidebook has Larrasoaña as stage stop on the guide but actually anywhere you find and want to stop is good.
The medieval bridge as you approach Larrasoaña is called the Bridge of Bandits. In centuries past local bandits would rob Pilgrims of their worldly goods as they crossed the bridge and would be dressed as Pilgrims as well.
We sat on the bridge, peeled oranges and took in the view before proceeding into the village.
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I will cover the available albergues in Larrasoaña as well as other accommodation options that are available.
The next few stops along the Camino Frances are as follows:
- Pamplona – 15 km
- Cizur menor – 22km
- Puente la Reina = 39.1 km
- Estella – 60.9 km
Accomodation in Larrasoaña
There are a couple if albergues and Casa Rural in Larrasoaña depending on what price you want to pay for your room for the night.
The municipal albergue is approx €9 and a room for night between 2 people can be as much as €60 in a Casa Rural.
Albergues in Larrasoaña
There are 2 albergues in Larrasoaña that both offer traditional pilgrim facilities.
I have stayed at Albergue de Larrasoaña and can highly recommend staying there. Albergue San Nicolás has good reports as well.
Albergue de Larrasoaña
- 52 beds. Municipal albergue
- €9 per person
- Open April to October
- Wifi, Laundry Terrace
+34 626 718 417
Albergue San Nicolás
- 40 beds
- €14 per person
- Open March to October
- Wifi, Laundry Terrace
Private accomodation in Larrasoaña
There are a couple of Casa Rural in the village if you fancy that option. They cost a little more but you will have your own room and a little more comfort.
Casa Elita
- 3 rooms
- €58 a room
- Open all year
- Wifi, Laundry Terrace, pet friendly
Casa Tau
- 3 rooms
- €17 per person
- Open April to October
- Village centre location
Please note that availability and prices may vary depending on the time of year you plan to visit, it’s always a good idea to check or call in advance to confirm availability and rates.
Also, keep in mind that during the peak season of the Camino de Santiago, the accommodation options can fill up quickly.
Where to eat in Larrasoaña
There are only a few bar restaurants in Espinal and all offer food, beers with a good atmosphere.
What to do in Larrasoaña
Larrasoaña is a small village so has limited options for anything to do apart from walking around the village and visiting the church in the centre of the village.
Writing in a journal is often a good way to reflect and record memories so you don’t forget anything. I use a really simple Camino journal that has day by day pages for notes as well as.
Fiesta in Larrasoaña
The festival in Larrasoaña takes place on the 8th September. If you are passing through on this day please check you have accomodation booked ahead of time.
Conclusion
Larrasoaña is a great village for a stop over on the Camino Frances but has limited things to do.
If you are looking for a quiet reflective place to stay this could be the ideal place for you.
Buen Camino
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