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The route continues uphill to the top of the Ibaneta Pass

Pretty little lake located in the forest, at the edge of the road.

As you hike, approach the Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port gate for a truly historic experience. This iconic entrance, known as the Porte Saint-Jacques, welcomes you with its impressive stone arch. Take time to admire the gate’s old-world charm and the stunning views of the surrounding Basque countryside before exploring the cobbled streets of this picturesque town.

Roncesvalles, also known as Orreaga in Basque, is a small town in the region of Navarra, northern Spain. It is best known for the legendary Battle of Roncesvalles in 778, where Charlemagne's rearguard was defeated. This historical and spiritual site is also an important starting point for the Camino de Santiago, the famous pilgrimage route to the tomb of Saint James in Galicia. In Roncesvalles you can admire the impressive Gothic collegiate church of Santa María de Roncesvalles, where the image of the Virgin of Orreaga is venerated. Other places of interest include the Church of Santiago, the Chapel of the Holy Spirit and the Museum-Treasury, where you can see relics, paintings and sculptures from different periods.

The monastery complex is an impressive building and worth a visit. There are also two cafés, a hotel and the pilgrims' hostel.

After a long climb, you finally make it to the Ibeneta Pass and can enjoy the view as a reward. Up here, there is a small chapel and a memorial stone to the knight Roland, who is said to have fallen here.

Auritz/Burguete is a charming village in the province of Navarra, northern Spain, known for its beautiful Pyrenean architecture and rich history. The village is located on the Camino de Santiago, just after Roncesvalles, and is known for its characteristic houses with steep roofs designed to prevent snow accumulation. Auritz/Burguete has suffered several fires over the centuries, so many of the current buildings are reconstructions from the 18th and 19th centuries. The famous writer Ernest Hemingway stayed here in the 1920s and described the village in his novel "The Sun Also Rises". The village offers a peaceful setting with beautiful forests and is an ideal place for nature lovers and pilgrims.

Magical place, one of my favorite French villages