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Roncesvalles – Rabia Bridge, Zubiri loop from Orreaga / Roncesvalles

Roncesvalles – Rabia Bridge, Zubiri loop from Orreaga / Roncesvalles

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Roncesvalles – Rabia Bridge, Zubiri loop from Orreaga / Roncesvalles

05:25

98.2km

1,200m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.4 km for 129 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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209 m

Collegiate Church and Monastery of Roncesvalles

Highlight • Religious Site

The monastery of Roncesvalles is one of the first important pilgrimage sites on the Camino Francés after crossing the Pyrenees. Pilgrims can also find accommodation here for the night in a monastic atmosphere - an experience not to be missed on the Camino.

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321 m

Roncesvalles

Highlight • Settlement

Roncesvalles is a town with only 22 neighbors and, nevertheless, it is one of the most important points on the French Camino de Santiago.

For many centuries the life of this small town revolves around the coming and going of pilgrims. Which explains the majesty of its Pilgrims Hospital and the entire set of the Collegiate Church of Santa María.

Of course, it has a hostel for pilgrims and an inn. Also a hotel and a hostel, so there are accommodation options for all tastes.

If you need to stop for something to eat, the inn and the hotels have a bar-restaurant.

You will find a fountain at the exit of the town if you follow the road bike route, just after the inn.

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9.08 km

Mezkiritz Pass (922 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Metkiritz pass is a very easy and accessible climb that offers cyclists a pleasant experience with its spectacular natural landscapes. The road is in perfect condition although there is traffic as it is a national road.
The views from the top are not attractive, although the surroundings are.

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18.0 km

Alto de Erro Ascent

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The ascent to Alto de Erro from Erro is barely three kilometers and only 142 meters of difference in level, but it has some 11% inclines that will make you suffer a bit if you come with tired legs from San Juan de Pie de Puerto. But it is worth it because at the top a spectacular panoramic view of the Erro and Esteribar valleys awaits you. In the Alto, a small bar with tables and chairs is usually open to rest and enjoy the views before starting the descent towards Zubiri.

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27.5 km

Rabia Bridge, Zubiri

Highlight • Bridge

Zubiri is a town located in the Esteríbar valley that is surrounded by meadows and green mountains. In this town, of about 450 inhabitants, there are no more and no less than six hostels for pilgrims with prices ranging between nine and 16 euros per night (in bunk beds in shared rooms).
You will also find bakeries and a pharmacy, as well as several bars and restaurants.
You can't leave Zubiri without going to see the bridge of Rabia since Zubiri means "town of the bridge" in Basque.

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28.1 km

Countryside Road View

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Be careful with the traffic

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51.1 km

Arga

Lake

54.9 km

Viewpoint

77.7 km

First climbs in the Camino Francés (Navarra)

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Alto de Erro and Alto de Mezkiritz.
Descending quickly and pleasantly down from the Ibañeta Pass towards Auritz-Burguete on the N-135 (beware of possible traffic), you have the illusion that a flat plank waits for you in Spain, once you have crossed the Pyrenees; on this first stretch along the Camino Francés the enthusiasm is increased by a red auspicious sign indicating the km needed to Santiago and by the awareness of crossing a territory made famous by the clashes between Arabs and Charlemagne's Paladins.
But... Never trust the first impression.

After passing the village of Aurizberri-Espinal, the road begins to climb up to the Alto de Mezkiritz, after which you descend to the village of Erro. Here begins a second climb up to Alto de Erro; they are neither long nor particularly hard and the numbers don't say much: less than 50 mt of elevation gain in 1 km, the first, and 150 mt in 3 km, the second, with some jerks at 7%. But if you travel with a lot of luggage and you have tackled the previous climbs (especially the Puerto de Ibañeta) too boldly, these climbs become tough too.
From here to Pamplona the descent is continuous and, if you are close to the end of the daily stage, it is a good idea to start looking for an "Albergue": the first is in Zubiri, farther there are some others, but not many and often they are full .

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98.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

73.1 km

11.8 km

5.16 km

4.69 km

3.44 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

87.8 km

6.46 km

2.91 km

561 m

405 m

145 m

Elevation

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Highest point (950 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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Thursday 9 July

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24 %

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Roncesvalles – Rabia Bridge, Zubiri loop from Orreaga / Roncesvalles

Collegiate Church and Monastery of Roncesvalles

Roncesvalles

Mezkiritz Pass (922 m)

Alto de Erro Ascent

Rabia Bridge, Zubiri

Countryside Road View

First climbs in the Camino Francés (Navarra)

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