Somport

Somport, the Pirenne pass that marks the beginning of the Aragonese Way. A spectacular starting point for a route, surrounded by wild nature and deep silence, perfect for adventurous pilgrims.

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The port of Somport, nestled in the heart of the Pyrenees, marks the beginning of the historic Aragonese Way, one of the oldest and most beautiful Jacobean routes, offering an alternative to the more crowded Roncesvalles pass. This border crossing between Spain and France, at 1,632 meters above sea level, has been a fundamental communication route since Roman times, as evidenced by the remains of the road. For the pilgrim on the Camino de Santiago, Somport offers a more solitary and introspective start to the pilgrimage. The surroundings are overwhelming in nature, with alpine landscapes, beech and oak forests, and constant presence of high peaks. Unlike other starting points, services here are minimal, which reinforces the sense of adventure and connection with the environment. The first stage descends towards Jaca, passing by charming places like the Canfranc station. Starting the Aragonese Way in Somport is choosing an authentic experience, a physically challenging journey rewarded with the majesty of the mountain and the silence that invites reflection from the very start.

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Accommodations in Somport

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EDF Centrale hydroélectrique d'Estaëns

4.8

64490 Borce, France

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Deportes Galindo

4.6

Carretera Francia, S/N, EDIFICIO USLA, 22889 Candanchú, Huesca, Spain

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Albergue Refugio El Aguila

4.5

Albergue Refugio El Águila, s/n, 22889 Candanchú, Huesca, Spain

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Candanchu Hotel

4.5

Carretera Francia, S/N, 22889 Candanchú, Huesca, Spain

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Freexday - Escuela de esquí Astún y Candanchú

4.5

Edificio Casa Astún Bajos s/n, 22889 Astún, Huesca, Spain

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Kiosk Pista Grande

4.5

Carretera Francia BAJO; PISTA GRANDE, REMONTE, 22889 Candanchú, Huesca, Spain

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Le Somport

4.5

Col du Somport Route du, 64490 Urdos, France

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PIRINEOS RENT S.L 🏠

4.5

C. Única, 4, 22889 Candanchú, Huesca, Spain

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Hotel Edelweiss Candanchu

4.4

C. Única, 6, 22889 Candanchú, Huesca, Spain

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Hotel Santa Cristina Petit Spa

4.4

Antigua Carretera de Francia, s/n, 22880 Canfranc-Estación, Huesca, Spain

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Astun

4.3

Valle de Astún, 22889 Astún, Huesca, Spain

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Estación de esquí de Candanchú

4.3

Carretera Francia, s/n, 22889 Candanchú, Huesca, Spain

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Hotel Tobazo - Candanchú

4.3

Ctra. de Francia, km 184, Calle Unica Ag Candanchu, 30, 22889 Candanchú, Huesca, Spain

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La Choco de Vito

4.3

Edificio La Moleta, C. Única, 21, 22889 Candanchú, Huesca, Spain

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Hotel Europa

3.8

Calle Aragón, Calle Escalar Ag. Astun, 9, 22889 Astún, Huesca, Spain

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Bar Picoteo

3.7

Calle Unica Ag Candanchu, 30, 22889 Candanchú, Huesca, Spain

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Cafetería Pista Grande

3.6

Parking de Pista Grande s/n, 22889 Candanchú, Huesca, Spain

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Comarca de la Jacetania

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Ctra de Zaragoza a Francia, 22889 Candanchú, Huesca, Spain

EDF Centrale Hydroélectrique Forges d'Abel

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Forges d'Abel, 64490 Borce, France

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Laruns

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64440 Laruns, France

Routes that pass through Somport

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Aragonese Way

Somport a Jaca

32.00 km 7.50 h Media

From: Somport

To: Jaca

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Route of Arles

Borce a Somport

17.00 km 5.67 h Baja

From: Borce

To: Somport

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