Roncesvalles

Roncesvalles ©Panoramio andres german

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Roncesvalles ©Panoramio andres german

Roncesvalles on the Camino de Santiago

Roncesvalles is one of the most important points for pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago. In addition, we are talking about one of the most outstanding places in our country due to its long history full of symbolism. Being a key location for pilgrims it is logical to think about a guide of hostels on the Camino de Santiago when we are going to plan the different stages and routes. You have nothing to worry about. From ViveCamino we are going to provide you with all the locations you need, providing also a few curiosities and facts about the place. 
Talking about Roncesvalles is synonymous with getting into the French Way of St. James. With a very long historical route, it is one of the greatest traditions in its category, always with the permission of the Primitive Way of St. James. 

One of the peculiarities of the French Way of St. James lies in the four branches from which it starts, three from France and one in Spain. These correspond to Paris-Tours, Vézelay-Limoges and Le Puy-Conques in France. The starting point from Spain, as you can imagine, is Roncesvalles. Made up of a total of 31 stages, the French Way of St. James offers some of the best views and stretches, whether among ancient Roman roads or the lush forests of Lugo.

Hostels in Roncesvalles

Here you will find a list of the best and most outstanding hostels located in Roncesvalles, with their corresponding address in brackets. 

• Hostel of the Royal Collegiate Church of Roncesvalles (Real Colegiata de Roncesvalles)

• Posada de Roncesvalles (Carretera Francia s/n, 31650)

Hotels in Roncesvalles

This is a list of some of the most outstanding hotels in Roncesvalles. In brackets you will find available the address. 

• Hotel Roncesvalles (C. Nuestra Señora de Roncesvalles, 14)

Hostels in Roncesvalles

Here you will find a list of the best hostels in Roncesvalles, with their address marked in brackets. 

• Apartamentos Casa de los Beneficiados (C. Nuestra Señora de Roncesvalles, 14)

• Casa Sabina Guesthouse (Ctra. de Francia, s/n)

Points of interest in Roncesvalles

Being one of the main areas of the French Way of St. James, Roncesvalles has some outstanding points of interest. The Chapel of Sancti Spiritus of Roncesvalles is one of them. Also known as the Silo of Charlemagne, it is the oldest building in Roncesvalles. 

The tomb of Sancho VII El Fuerte is another of those points of interest that you should not miss during your visit to Roncesvalles. An imposing sculpture of 2.28 meters dating from the thirteenth century, restored in 1912 and located in the mausoleum of the Royal Collegiate Church of Roncesvalles. 

It is precisely this, the Royal Collegiate Church of Roncesvalles, another of those places that you should not miss. It is one of the most outstanding enclaves at the entrance to the Peninsula from France on the French Way of St. James. This place is one of the most frequented by pilgrims, being a must visit.