The best walks and hikes around Luzaide/Valcarlos

The Lepoeder Pass (Col de Lepoeder), standing at roughly 1,430 meters, is the highest point and the ultimate climax of the Route of Napoleon on the Camino de Santiago. Reaching this viewpoint is one of the most physically demanding but deeply rewarding moments of the entire trek from France into Spain. Because it is the highest saddle on the route, it is notoriously windy and exposed to the elements. Even on a sunny day, you will likely want to pull on a windbreaker while you stop to take your photos. This viewpoint is a critical junction. From here, you must choose your path down to Roncesvalles: the steep, direct trail that plunges straight through the beautiful but tough woodland, or the slightly longer, gentler paved route that takes you via the Ibañeta Pass.

The Lepoeder Pass is a magnificent, unforgettable milestone. The Lepoeder Pass (Col de Lepoeder), standing at roughly 1,430 meters, is the highest point and the ultimate climax of the Route of Napoleon on the Camino de Santiago. Reaching this viewpoint is one of the most physically demanding but deeply rewarding moments of the entire trek from France into Spain. Because it is the highest saddle on the route, it is notoriously windy and exposed to the elements. Even on a sunny day, you will likely want to pull on a windbreaker while you stop to take your photos. This viewpoint is a critical junction. From here, you must choose your path down to Roncesvalles: the steep, direct trail that plunges straight through the beautiful but tough woodland, or the slightly longer, gentler paved route that takes you via the Ibañeta Pass.

The Ibañeta Chapel is a moving and highly anticipated milestone for anyone walking the Camino de Santiago. After the grueling, steep ascent from the French side of the Pyrenees, crossing the border into Spain, and finally beginning your descent, this small chapel and the large stone cross beside it are a spectacular sight. The First Spanish Waypoint: It serves as the very first visible intermediate destination on the Spanish side of the mountains, signaling that the hardest part of the climb is officially behind you. Once you reach this point, you are almost done! Just a short walk further down the trail lies the day's final stage destination: the mighty and magnificent monastery complex of Roncesvalles.

The Pyrenees, when the weather is nice you have a great view.

This tree reminded me of the four apostles, so the tree is now called

It is a beautiful border pass between Spain and France, well known for being part of the most traditional route of the Camino de Santiago. Sportingly, the climb on both sides is easy, although on the French side it is much longer as it starts at a lower altitude. The Spanish side is just 6 km from Burguete, the last being the most difficult with an average gradient of 7%. On this side you pass the famous and well-known monastery of Roncesvalles. The French side is 18 km from Arnegui and an average gradient of 4%. The hardest part is 5 km from the summit, with one kilometre at 7%. The landscape on this side is of lush vegetation going up a very closed valley that hardly leaves room for views of the surrounding mountains. The road is very twisty. It is a port with very good asphalt and a lot of traffic in general... so, be careful!

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.

Col Burriegeta, also known as Puerto de Ibañeta, is a historic mountain pass in the Pyrenees, located between France and Spain. The pass is best known for its role in the Camino de Santiago, where pilgrims cross the border on their way to Santiago de Compostela1. The pass offers breathtaking views and is home to the modern chapel of San Salvador, which replaced an older chapel, and a monument to Roland, which commemorates the Battle of Roncesvalles in 778. Col Burriegeta is an important passage for both pilgrims and cyclists, who enjoy the challenging climb and the beautiful surroundings.