Roncesvalles

Legendary end of the first stage of the French Way in Spain. Roncesvalles, with its imposing collegiate church, is a historic and spiritual refuge for pilgrims after crossing the Pyrenees.

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Roncesvalles, nestled in a picturesque Pyrenean valley in Navarre, is the legendary endpoint of the first stage of the Camino Francés in Spain, a place steeped in history and legend. Famous for the epic battle where Charlemagne suffered defeat, this enclave has been a major refuge for weary pilgrims since centuries ago, after the arduous crossing of the Pyrenees from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. The spiritual heart of the site is the Real Colegiata of Santa María, a magnificent Gothic ensemble that offers pilgrim mass and daily blessings, a moment of deep emotion and contemplation. Its services are completely geared towards the walker, highlighting its albergue, one of the largest and most iconic along the entire Jacobean route, which occupies part of the ancient pilgrims' hospital founded in the 12th century. Roncesvalles is not just a stop to rest; it's a traditional and solemn welcome to the Camino de Santiago in Spanish lands. Here, fatigue from the first stage blends with excitement for the start of a great adventure, creating an atmosphere of camaraderie and spirituality unique.

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Accommodations in Roncesvalles

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Casa Rural Bergara

5.0

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

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GR12 D.3 Ibañeta-Roncesvalles

5.0

31650 Roncesvalles, Navarre, Spain

Quesería Artesanal Aspace Roncesvalles

4.8

Calle Unica, 31650 Roncesvalles, Navarra, Spain

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Aritza

4.6

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

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Museo de Roncesvalles

4.5

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

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Ayuntamiento de Auritz -Burguete

4.4

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

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Hotel Roncesvalles

4.4

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

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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

Hotel Loizu

4.2

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

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Casa Sabina Roncesvalles

4.1

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

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La Posada de Roncesvalles

4.1

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

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Banco Santander Agentes

3.2

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

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CaixaBank Agrobank

1.0

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

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Banca

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Banca, France

Dolmen Epersaro

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31660 Luzaide/Valcarlos, Navarre, Spain

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Fuente

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

Mancomunidad de Servicios Sociales Auñamendi

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

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Roncesvalles

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31650 Roncesvalles, Navarre, Spain

Txabola Lapurzilo

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2M9J+X4, 31650, Navarre, Spain

Routes that pass through Roncesvalles

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The French Way

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port a Roncesvalles

24.50 km 9.00 h Alta

From: Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

To: Roncesvalles

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Roncesvalles a Zubiri

21.40 km 6.00 h Media

From: Roncesvalles

To: Zubiri

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