St. Jean Pied de Port to Roncesvalles

From Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port To Roncesvalles

Destination

Roncesvalles

Distance

24.50 km

Duration

9.00 horas

Difficulty

Alta

Ascent

790 m

Stage Description

Considered the queen stage of the Camino Francés, this section is a monumental challenge that marks the beginning of pilgrimage for thousands of people. The journey involves crossing the Pyrenees, a natural barrier separating France from Spain. From the picturesque Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, the route ascends continuously and demandingly, especially in the first kilometers to Orisson, offering increasingly spectacular panoramic views of the Basque-French landscape. The effort is rewarded with arrival at the Col de Lepoeder, the highest point at 1430 meters, before embarking on a pronounced and technical descent through a lush beech forest leading to the legendary Roncesvalles. It's an episode that requires excellent physical and mental preparation but whose beauty and symbolism make it an unforgettable experience and a baptism by fire for the pilgrim.

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Accommodations in this Stage

Find the perfect place for your rest in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port o Roncesvalles.

Casa Rural Bergara

5.0

C. San Nicolás, 44, 31640 Burguete, Navarra, Spain

Reserve

GR12 D.3 Ibañeta-Roncesvalles

5.0

31650 Roncesvalles, Navarre, Spain

Maison Fleurie

5.0

1 Rue de Mendi Bixta, 64220 Uhart-Cize, France

Gîte BIDEAN

4.8

11 Rue d'Espagne, 64220 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France

Reserve

Maison E.Bernat

4.8

20 Rue de la Citadelle, 64220 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France

Reserve

Quesería Artesanal Aspace Roncesvalles

4.8

Calle Unica, 31650 Roncesvalles, Navarra, Spain

Reserve

Chambres d'hôtes

4.7

Quartier Zabaltze, 64220 Saint-Jean-le-Vieux, France

Aritza

4.6

C. Kanaleburua, 6, 31640 Burguete, Navarra, Spain

Reserve

Auberge Etchoinia

4.6

Place du Fronton Le Bourg, 64220 Lasse, France

Reserve

Garicoitz House: Guest House - Bed & Breakfast

4.6

214 Imp. Mendixka, 64220 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France

Reserve

Maison Bidegain Berria

4.5

Maison Bidegain Berria, 64220 Ispoure, France

Museo de Roncesvalles

4.5

Calle Ntra. Sra. de Roncesvalles, 31650 Roncesvalles, Navarra, Spain

Reserve

Ayuntamiento de Auritz -Burguete

4.4

Pl. del Ayuntamiento, 1, 31640 Burguete, Navarra, Spain

Reserve

Hôtel Camou

4.4

Place de l'église Herriko plaza Eliza ondoa, Rte de Lasse, 64220 Uhart-Cize, France

Reserve

Hôtel des Pyrénées

4.4

19 Plāce Chārles de Gāulle, 64220 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France

Reserve

Hôtel Restaurant Mendy

4.4

11 Rte d'Iraty, 64220 Saint-Jean-le-Vieux, France

Reserve

Hotel Roncesvalles

4.4

Calle Ntra. Sra. de Roncesvalles, 14, 31650 Roncesvalles, Navarra, Spain

Reserve

Maison Bakea

4.4

22 Lot. Ibai Alde, 64220 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France

Association Lagun

4.3

Maison Mixelenia - Herri bazterra, RD 933, 64220 Saint-Jean-le-Vieux, France

Reserve

Centro de migración de aves Roncesvalles

4.3

N-135, 47, 31650 Roncesvalles, Navarra, Spain

Iglesia de San Nicolás de Bari

4.3

Pl. del Ayuntamiento, 5, 31640 Burguete, Navarra, Spain

Pierre et Vacances Le Parc Arradoy

4.3

2 Rte d'Arnéguy, 64220 Uhart-Cize, France

Restaurant Hotel Itzalpea

4.3

5 Pl. du Trinquet, 64220 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France

Hostel 20 Ramuntcho auberge de jeunesse

4.2

1 Rue de France, 64220 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France

Reserve

Hotel Loizu

4.2

C. San Nicolás, 13, 31640 Burguete, Navarra, Spain

Reserve

Le Relais de la Nive

4.2

4 Plāce Chārles de Gāulle, 64220 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France

Casa Sabina Roncesvalles

4.1

Carr. de Francia, S/N, 31650 Roncesvalles, Navarra, Spain

Reserve

La Posada de Roncesvalles

4.1

Carretera N-135, s/n, Calle Ntra. Sra. de Roncesvalles, 2, 31650 Roncesvalles, Navarra, Spain

Reserve

Hôtel Restaurant des Remparts

4.0

16 Pl. Floquet, 64220 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France

Reserve

Agricultural College Frantsesenia

3.8

32 Rue du Jai Alai, 64220 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France

Reserve

Banco Santander Agentes

3.2

C. San Nicolás, 25, 31640 Burguete, Navarra, Spain

Reserve

CaixaBank Agrobank

1.0

C. San Nicolás, 18, 31640 Burguete, Navarra, Spain

Reserve

Banca

political,locality

Banca, France

Dolmen Epersaro

establishment,point_of_interest

31660 Luzaide/Valcarlos, Navarre, Spain

Reserve

Fuente

point_of_interest,establishment

N-135, 6, 31650 Roncesvalles, Navarra, Spain

Mancomunidad de Servicios Sociales Auñamendi

establishment,point_of_interest

Pl. del Ayuntamiento, 0, 31640 Burguete, Navarra, Spain

Reserve

Roncesvalles

political,locality

31650 Roncesvalles, Navarre, Spain

Txabola Lapurzilo

point_of_interest,store,establishment,food

2M9J+X4, 31650, Navarre, Spain

Uhart-Cize

political,locality

64220 Uhart-Cize, France

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