Orreaga-Roncesvalles

Roncesvalles sits at an elevation of 923 meters in the Pyrenees mountains, surrounded by oak and beech forests with abundant hiking trails.

The Battle of Roncesvalles in 778 marked a significant military confrontation where Basque forces defeated Charlemagne's army in the Pyrenean passes.

The French Gothic monastery complex includes a museum displaying medieval artifacts, religious art collections, and a 13th-century statue of the Virgin.

The town functions as the first Spanish stop on the French Way of Saint James pilgrimage route, offering multiple accommodation options for travelers.

The local cemetery features traditional Basque funeral steles, while the surrounding mountains contain preserved bunkers from the Spanish Civil War period.

Location: Navarre

Location: Pirinioak

Location: Merindade of Sangüesa

Elevation above the sea: 923 m

Part of: Mancomunidade de Residuos Sólidos «Bidausi», Medobčinska uprava za socialne storitve Auñamendi, Medobčinsko športno združenje Roncevaux, Basque-speaking zone of Navarre

Shares border with: Luzaide/Valcarlos, Auritz-Burguete, Orbaizeta

Website: http://roncesvalles.es

GPS coordinates: 43.00850,-1.31860

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:58