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Camino de Santiago from Roncesvalles to Guerendiain

1 day

Small groups

España, España Navarra

Easy Difficulty

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The most important historical pass in the Western Pyrenees. Place recognized for being the scene of the defeat of Charlemagne by the Vascones when they crossed the Pyrenees in the year 778. In commemoration of such a historic deed, a granite monolith has been erected since 1967.

Santa María de Roncesvalles Collegiate Church , an old hospital for pilgrims and an enclave with profound epic resonances, in whose extensive borders it was always considered the most relevant and endearing landmark of the Compostelana route.

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Day 1. Roncesvalles Biskarreta/Guerendian Stage

09:30 a.m. Reception with the rest of the group at Alto de Ibañeta , (1,057m) see location
08:00 a.m. Departure from Pamplona in private cars from the car park located in front of the Navarra Arena gate see link
People who leave with transport, pick up at Pamplona accommodation.

Santa María de Roncesvalles Collegiate Church , an old hospital for pilgrims and an enclave with profound epic resonances, in whose extensive borders it was always considered the most relevant and endearing landmark of the Compostelana route.

We will start the walk from Alto de Ibañeta to the town of Bizkarreta/Gerendian. The Pyrenean landscape accompanies us along paths lined with beech and oak trees. The towns of Burguete and Espinal grown along the Way show us the sturdy Navarrese mansions full of family tradition. The writer Ernest Hemingway liked to rest and fish in this area, after the Fiestas de San Fermin. After the ups and downs and once passing the Puerto de Mezkiriz, we will reach our end of stage in Bizkarreta/Gerendian. Transfer to the drivers of each car to Alto de Ibañeta, beginning of the walk, where the cars are parked.

DISTANCE: 11.4 km

DURATION: 5 hours

SLOPE: -307 meters accumulated

Medium level

Saturdays, Sundays and Bridges
Other dates on request

PRICES IN PRIVATE VEHICLES:

Final group 8/12 pers: €35/pers
Final group 6/7 people: €45/pers

PRICES WITH TRANSPORTATION

Adult price: €56/adult
Youth price (12-17 years): €24/youth.

Bubble group: The departure is reserved for a specific and closed group. In this case the price would be €240. for a group of 1 to 8 pers.

INCLUDES:

- Official guide specialized in the Camino de Santiago.

- Transfer for drivers from Bizkarreta/Guerendiain to Alto de Ibañeta.

- In the option with transportation, we will go in a 9-seater van, complying with the Euro6 anti-pollution regulations.

- Small groups.

- Online informative material about the trip

- Taxes.

- Basic Plus Travel Assistance Insurance.

DOES NOT INCLUDE

- Tickets / tastings to the places to visit.

- All expenses of a personal nature such as drinks, tips, etc…

- Any other expense not specified in the program and not mentioned as included.

IMPORTANT NOTES

- Minimum group 6 people and maximum group 16 people (always depending on the existing protocols at the time of departure).

- For the transport option, the minimum group is 2 paying people, once the minimum group in own transport has been confirmed.

- The visits may be modified, both in content and in form, due to changes in the entities to be visited, due to weather conditions, for reasons beyond our control or programming readjustments.

- The guide will enforce health protocols at all times. In case of non-compliance by any participant, by decision of the guide he will leave the group and will not be entitled to any refund.

- Our excursions and guided tours are not canceled due to adverse weather conditions. Navarra can offer us a very different climate from one valley to another, even on the same day.

- You do not walk excessively, but it is advisable to wear comfortable closed shoes.

NECESSARY AND RECOMMENDED MATERIAL

- Masks: Either standard (4h) or FFP2 or KN95 (8h). It is recommended to bring at least a couple of spare masks.

- Hydroalcoholic gel.

- Clothing and footwear for mountain or hiking.

- Sunglasses.

- Sunscreen.

- Cap with visor or hat to protect us from the sun.

- Oilskin.

- walking sticks

- Regarding food, it is advisable to bring something to snack on, nuts, fruit and water. Also a sandwich for lunch.

COVID-19 PROTOCOL

- We must bear in mind that we are going to rural areas and that we have to respect the established protocols at all times and with great scruple. The local population may have some fear and suspicion that people from outside their territory can bring the virus to them. With what we have to be very respectful with them and with the protocols.

- We will greet each other without physical contact.

- For your safety and that of everyone, if you have a fever or any symptoms of Covid-19, or if you have been in contact with someone with Covid-19 in the last 10 days, refrain from participating in the activity. No guide will carry out the activity in the same case. Telephones of the Health Council of Navarra 948 290 290, Euskadi 900 203050 and emergencies 112.

- Maintain the safety distance of 1.5 meters between people who do not live together.

- The use of the mask is mandatory if the safety distance is not maintained.

- Hand cleaning with hydroalcoholic gel very frequently.

- Do not exchange material or share drinks, food, sun creams or lipsticks. What one person has touched, another cannot touch without first disinfecting it (if they are not a family unit that lives together).

- Pamphlets or advertising brochures that are seen do not take them. Ask the staff.

- The guide will enforce health protocols at all times. In case of non-compliance by any participant, by decision of the guide he will leave the group and will not be entitled to any refund.

- Small groups, as we usually do. We will prioritize groups formed in their origin, with your family and/or friends. Groups in Nature and in urban visits 17 people + 1 guide.