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SJPP-Roncesvalles en hiver (Navarre 2015) (en)
Government of Navarre Department of Presidency, Justice and Interior
Legal System Service and Personnel - Carlos III, 2-31002 PAMPLONA -
Tlfnc. 848 42 70 41 - Fax 848 42 77 29
to
General Council of the Atlantic Pyrenees - 64, avenue Jean Biray - 64058 Pau (France)
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THE GENERAL DIRECTOR OF INTERIOR issued the following resolution:
"RESOLUTION 152/2015, of 1 July, which measures restricting step for this variant of the
Camino de Santiago in its first stage, at the entrance to Navarre, from November 1, is set to 31 March.
Provincial Decree 290/1988, of 14 December, by which it passes through Navarre definitively defines the
Camino de Santiago as it passes through Navarra and their protection is established, regulated, among other things, your itinerary .
The first stage of the French Way of the
Camino de Santiago, in Navarra entrance, has two variants: the West that, starting from Saint Jean Pied de Port, runs through Luzaide-Valcarlos and Ibañeta to Roncesvalles, and this that starting from Saint Jean Pied de Port, runs through Huntto, Orisson and Lepoeder Port to Roncesvalles.
This variant is successful over 1,200m of altitude, taking into account the 154m asl that is to Saint Jean Pied de Port and 1432m asl Port Lepoeder, plus small intermediate slopes.
To overcome this gap, pilgrims wishing to face this stage must have adequate physical preparation, situation that has proven it does not occur in a high percentage of them. This situation must be added the significant increase in effort required when there is snow or when weather conditions are bad, without prejudice of the material equipment to be carried in such situations, which, likewise, have been found not carry on many occasions.
It so happens that the way it enters Navarre at high altitude, 1288m asl and in the Navarre section has no loopholes Lepoeder up the hill, 5km after coming in Navarra.
There have been continuous actions to improve signage and periodic verification of its validity. At present, it is only in situations thorough and blizzard may have trouble not followed.
Also they are being made at present actions to improve coverage through new technologies much of the route in Spain.
However, interventions persist in this area of rescue personnel, both professional and volunteer, often motivated by the weakness or lack of information and preparation of the pilgrims, given the harshness of this this route.
The situation is particularly serious in the winter, with very difficult conditions for rescues, including situations of risk for life-saving equipment, given the terrain and climate of the area, and the serious difficulties of access, location and evacuation.
So consulted the City of Luzaide-Valcarlos, the Association of Friends of the
Camino de Santiago in Navarre, the Departments of Culture, Tourism and Institutional Relations and Rural Development, Environment and Local Government, the. Atlantic Pyrenees General Council, the Provincial Police, and seen the report of the Navarra Emergency Agency, in which the large number of pilgrims attention is stated in this section.
To ensure the safety of pilgrims is necessary to establish measures to restrict passage of those who choose the variant west road during the winter.
Views regarding the powers of Public Safety holds the Government of Navarra, according to the Regional Law 8/2006 of June 20, Public Safety-of Navarra, as well as measures of public action on civil protection and management Emergency corresponding to the Government of Navarra, according to the Regional Law 8/2005, of June 1, Civil Protection and Emergency of Navarre.
Accordingly, in exercise of the powers it recognized me Provincial Decree 12/2014, of January 29, by which the organizational structure of the Department of Presidency, Justice and Interior approved,
RESOLVE,
1 .- Establish, for reasons of safety for people, measures to restrict passage through this variant of the
Camino de Santiago in its first stage by Navarra, having as mandatory traffic on dates between November 1 and March each year, the western variant of the
Camino de Santiago (Valcarlos), unless express authorization by the Navarra Emergency Agency 31.
2nd .- Close this variant on those dates the entry into Navarra, in point of geographical coordinates 43 ° 3'2,02 "N and 1 1616.04" W, near the Collado de Bentartea.
3rd .- instruct the Directorate General of Environment and Water, the placement of signs banning the elements necessary step and cutting step.
4th .- instruct the Navarra Emergency Agency developing the procedure for issuing authorizations mentioned in paragraph 1 of this resolution.
5. Instruct the Provincial Police tracking breaches of this Resolution.
6th. Instruct DGs Communication and Tourism and Consumer publicize that this resolution on the websites referred to the
Camino de Santiago, Agencies and other advertising media or information related to the
Camino de Santiago.
7th. Post this resolution in the Official Gazette of Navarre, to general knowledge.
8th. Report this resolution to the Navarra Emergency Agency, the Fire Service Fire and Rescue Corps of Provincial Police, the Directorate General of Environment and Water, the Directorate-General for Communication, the Directorate General of Tourism and Consumption, the Directorate General of Culture, the Association of Friends of the
Camino de Santiago, the City of Luzaide-Valcarlos, the City of Roncesvalles, the Government Delegation in Navarra Spain and the General Council of Pyrenees-Atlantiques, warning that against it may be brought an appeal before the Minister of Presidency, Justice and Interior, in accordance with the provisions of Articles 114 and 115 of Law 30/1992 of 26 November on the Legal Regime of Public Administrations and Common Administrative Procedure. In the event that it is government, they can directly bring an administrative appeal, subject to prior notification provided for in Article 44 of Law 29/1998, of July 13, of Jurisdiction Administrative.
Pamplona, one July two thousand and fifteen.
THE GENERAL DIRECTOR OF INTERIOR,
Jose Fernandez Francisco Elizalde. "-------------------
Government of Navarre Department of Presidency, Justice and Interior
Legal System Service and Personnel - Carlos 111, 2-31002 PAMPLONA -
Tlfno, 848 42 70 41 - Fax 848 42 77 29
What notify you for your knowledge and pertinent effects
Pamplona, July 6, two thousand fifteenth.
THE DIRECTOR OF THE LEGAL SERVICE STAFF REGULATIONS,
Pilar Revuelta Zapico