The three crosses represent Jesus surrounded by two thieves. They dominate the discoidal stelae of Xareta. After a steep climb from Ainhoa you discover a breathtaking view of part of the Basque Country and the Atlantic coast.
The Col de Descarga haundi offers a small flat area ideal for bivouacking. Several paths converge here, including the GR 10, the HRP (Haute Route Pyrénéenne) as well as paths that allow the ascent of the Ziburu and the Rhune.
The Saint-Ignace pass is the first on the pass route from the west. Culminating at an altitude of 169 meters, it presents little difficulty. There is a beautiful inn at …