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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.

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 Ibañeta Pass, also known as the Roncesvalles Pass, is a scenic mountain pass in the Pyrenees, near the border between France and Spain. At an altitude of 1,057 metres, it offers breathtaking views and a rich historical background. The pass is best known for the Battle of Roncevaux in 778, a legendary event sung about in the epic poem “The Song of Roland”. A menhir marks the traditional site of this battle, emphasising the historical significance of the location.

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

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

An interesting pilgrim sculpture along the way.