Alternate Route to Los Arcos, skipping Estella

Before entering Estella, a variant route branches off to the south, bypassing the city entirely and heading directly to Villamayor de Monjardín and Los Arcos. It's a rural alternative that avoids urban walking but also skips everything Estella has to offer — which is considerable.

The variant follows farm tracks and minor roads through open countryside. It's quieter and less marked than the main route. Unless you have a specific reason to skip Estella (or have already seen it on a previous walk), the main route through the city is the better option. Estella is one of the more interesting towns on the Francés.