Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 16, 2025

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39 m

Porte Saint-Jacques

Highlight • Historical Site

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 …

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187 m

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port Old Town

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Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is an essential village in the Basque Country. Nestled at the confluence of the Nives, the medieval city is at the crossroads of the roads serving the Basque Country. …

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284 m

Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary

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Nice church in the centre of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, and well worth a visit at the start of your camino

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400 m

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port (Way of St. James)

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An early morning start is recommended if you plan to walk to Roncevalles in order to see the early morning mists and sunrise, avoid some of the afternoon heat, and …

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3.42 km

Route Napoléon South of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

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A steep climb to start the first leg of the Route Napoléon from St Jean Pied-de-Port, but the superb views over the valley are a good reward.

The Route Napoléon (Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Roncesvalles) is closed between November and March.

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5.90 km

View of the Pyrenees from the Route Napoléon near Huntto

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Fantastic in good weather, but torture in rain, cold and wind. And a very long way to Roncesvalles!

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7.92 km

Orisson Refuge

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On the way over the pass - the ideal stopover. Definitely reserve a few days before by mail!

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13.6 km

Elhursaroko lepoa / Col d'Elhursaro

Mountain Pass

25.8 km

Camino Pfeil

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The first arrow that shows you the way

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26.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.9 km

1.76 km

910 m

177 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.0 km

1.76 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,150 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Porte Saint-Jacques – Orisson Refuge loop from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

Porte Saint-Jacques

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port Old Town

Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port (Way of St. James)

Route Napoléon South of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

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