Irurtzun is easy to leave behind. A few streets, the last houses, and the yellow arrows lead you out into open countryside. No steep start, no fuss. Just walking, with the morning still fresh on your face.
It’s an easy stage. You go up and down a bit, but the difference in height is small and you’ll settle into your rhythm without even trying. Day two is often the day when your legs are still stiff from the first, and this stage is kind to them. At around 18 kilometres and almost 5 hours of walking, you’ll arrive in Lakuntza, a small village, in plenty of time. Use that extra time for your feet: boots off, let them air and keep an eye out for blisters.