recommended route
St Jean Pied de Port to Roncesvalles
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St JeanPhoto: Minna Harshbarger, Macs Adventure
Tackle a tough walk today, and follow the Camino across the Pyrenees.
difficult
Distance 24.2 km
7:30 h
1,372 m
594 m
1,429 m
169 m
The toughest section stage 1, with a steep climb to the Roncesvalles. Then pass across the Pyrenees on a route called Ruta Imperial (Imperial Route). You will be rewarded with wonderful panoramic mountain views and a great sense of achievement. An alternative route is available along the valley for those who prefer a more gentle option.
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,429 m
Lowest point
169 m
Tips and hints
This walk is part of the following itineraries:
WSPSCDSfull
WSPSCDS1
WSPCDS1&2
WSSBOTC
Start
St Jean Pied de Port (168 m)
Coordinates:
DD
43.163085, -1.237625
DMS
43°09'47.1"N 1°14'15.4"W
UTM
30T 643269 4780433
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Destination
Roncesvalles
Turn-by-turn directions
These maps and routes are designed to be used in conjunction with our traditional documentation. We have recently embarked on a conversion initiative to bring the two elements together, and this itinerary will be covered in due course.
In the meantime, using the two elements alongside each other should go a long way to ensure you have a safe, enjoyable and problem free day.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Coordinates
DD
43.163085, -1.237625
DMS
43°09'47.1"N 1°14'15.4"W
UTM
30T 643269 4780433
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Difficulty
difficult
Distance
24.2 km
Duration
7:30 h
Ascent
1,372 m
Descent
594 m
Highest point
1,429 m
Lowest point
169 m
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