Roncesvalles is a town with only 22 neighbors and, nevertheless, it is one of the most important points on the French Camino de Santiago.

For many centuries the life of …

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December 18, 2019

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Roncesvalles (Roncesvalles in Castilian and Orreaga in Basque) is a Spanish municipality at 900 m. of altitude, in the autonomous community of Navarre, not far from the Pyrenean pass of …

PiCo

August 28, 2025

Road cycling

Even if you don't plan or have the ability to walk the entire Camino Frances, the stage that reaches Roncesvalles is a must for the beauty of the landscapes and the evocative atmosphere it offers, especially when—descending from the Ibañeta Pass—the boundless Spanish landscape suddenly opens up before your eyes in the golden light of sunset. It's a magical moment, ideally shared with other pilgrims and then enhanced with a visit to the Collegiate Church.
The stamp on the Credencial is also beautiful.

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1. Roncesvalles-Col de Orgambide (FR) – western loop through the Sierra de Irati

80.4km

04:49

1,940m

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2. Roncesvalles – Rabia Bridge, Zubiri loop from Orreaga / Roncesvalles

102km

05:33

1,240m

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3. Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port – Ibañeta Pass loop from Arnéguy

110km

05:59

2,100m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Elevation 950 m

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Location: Orreaga/Roncesvalles, Pirineos, Navarra, Spain

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Col de Lepoeder Viewpoint

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Roncesvalles

1. Roncesvalles-Col de Orgambide (FR) – western loop through the Sierra de Irati

2. Roncesvalles – Rabia Bridge, Zubiri loop from Orreaga / Roncesvalles

3. Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port – Ibañeta Pass loop from Arnéguy

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