Pamplona Hiking store

[jfgough]

Hi
Arrive Pamplona 28 August and need to purchase hiking poles. I'm starting from SJPP on the 30th. Best to buy in Pamplona or SJPP?
Any recommendations from experienced pilgrims? This my first camino.
Gracias y Buen Camino !

 

[BROWNCOUNTYBOB]

Caminoteca in Pamplona located close to the Cathedral. It is a great store which we always visit before hiking Camino Frances. It has lots of hiking gear, clothing, souvineers and is a fun place to visit. Bob

 

[J Willhaus]

You can buy in either place. My husband bought a set in Pamplona at Caminoteca. There is also a hiking store in St Jean just down the street from the pilgrim office.

 

[mspath]

As noted by J Willhaus above In SJPdP at 32 Rue de la Citadelle, this is a great place

Pilgrim's shop - Shop for the pilgrims of St Jacques de Compostela

Shop for the pilgrims of St Jacques de Compostela

www.boutique-du-pelerin.com

 

[trecile]

There is also a Decathlon City store in old town Pamplona that may have better prices.

Decathlon City Pamplona-Iruñea · C. de Emilio Arrieta, 2, 31002 Pamplona, Navarra, Spain

★★★★★ · Sporting goods store

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Or a larger Decathlon store outside the city center if you want a bigger selection.

Decathlon Pamplona · Av. de Guipúzcoa, s/n, 31013 Berriozar, Navarra, Spain

★★★★☆ · Sporting goods store

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[thejoker]

I second Caminoteca. Excellent store, perfect location, great friendly service and good prices.
I purchased one wooden staff type pole, nicely finished with a carving on the side for just 12 Euros and I still have it weeks later and currently further along the Camino. It has been my first staff type stick and I now like it more than the regular poles.
Also, as well as SJPdP, as mentioned by others, there is a good shop in Zubiri, near the church, too.

 

[DTCamino]

Caminoteca for sure. They know what’s going on and give you current information for any stage of the Camino .
The owner also keeps in touch with manufacturers like Altus and can advise you more knowledgeably about gear than almost any other place.

 

[Anniesantiago]

I love both shop owners. Caminoteca will probably be less expensive. (France always seems to cost more).
But either place is good.

 

[jfgough]

Thank you all for the prompt and thorough response.

 

[lt56ny]

Go to Caminoteca. The people are wonderful there and it is always better to support a local business over a corporate chain. Even if it means spending a few more euros.

 

[t2andreo]

There is also an el Corte Ingles department store, with a very comprehensive sporting goods department. It is in the direction of the bus station - on that side of the old town. I have shopped there before.

The other, smaller shops mentioned are also very good.

Hope this helps.

Tom

 

[whiteblaze]

I purchased some Black Diamond Z poles ($139) which fold in thirds and pack neatly within my 40 liter backpack. tapped on electrical caps on the tips and used some duct tape to hold them in place. Cleared thru TSA this week in Atlanta without issue.

 

[Janny]

Hi
Arrive Pamplona 28 August and need to purchase hiking poles. I'm starting from SJPP on the 30th. Best to buy in Pamplona or SJPP?
Any recommendations from experienced pilgrims? This my first camino.
Gracias y Buen Camino !

I purchased a set in SJPDP. Good for that first day over the Pyrenees.

 

[Nikos22]

Hi
Arrive Pamplona 28 August and need to purchase hiking poles. I'm starting from SJPP on the 30th. Best to buy in Pamplona or SJPP?
Any recommendations from experienced pilgrims? This my first camino.
Gracias y Buen Camino !

Hi
I bought mine in SJPDP for around 50 euros and they were great. Two days before Santiago I was contemplating what to do with them while having lunch, since you can't take them on your flight.
When I walked out of the little bar my poles were gone. It felt like losing a friend lol

 

[J Willhaus]

We bought a 2 euro bag at one of the Asian stores and took our set home this year in checked luggage along with a pocket knife.