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Anyone has ever taken the route instead of the forrest (or both and can compare) while descending into Roncesvalles from Orisson?
Apparently there is a chapel and a monolith for Roland? Is it worth it or the forrest offers more?
and if you have picture -- the better
This one is on the Napoleon route. It's a cattle grid not really a bridge.Ahgorgeous little thing!
So I'm guessing then the infamous 'brigde' or grid in the path like in the photo is seen when walking through the forrest path or is it elsewhere?
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The grid is just past the ‘fontaine de Roland’ - what the pilgrims are taking pics of on your photo.So I'm guessing then the infamous 'brigde' or grid in the path like in the photo is seen when walking through the forrest path or is it elsewhere?
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That's funny how your impression changed from the first time. Apparently the route is a tad longer than the forrest, but I think I've made up my mind. The route sounds niceThe grid is just past the ‘fontaine de Roland’ - what the pilgrims are taking pics of on your photo.
When you cross the grid, you are in Spain.
I have taken the forest path twice, the first time by mistake. I loved it, didn’t find it difficult so chose it the second time and .... found it tedious! I thought it went on for ever...(There’s no pleasing some people )
The 3rd time it was raining so went by the road. It is a lovely path!
The 4th time, the Pilgrim office in St Jean was warning NOT to take the forest path and as there had been heavy flooding the previous weeks, I headed their advice.
Thank you for the tip!You can see a lot of maps, descriptions and comments about this stage -in this forum and other online sites.
Basically, from Saint Jean PP there are two possible routes: by the Valcarlos village (lower, by local roads and a forest) or the Napoleon way (by Orisson, more scenic and difficult). You can also walk the latest and at Lepoeder mountain pass take the paved road to Ibañeta and Roncesvalles (the other option, by the forest, is a beautiful but steep descent). At Lepoeder, the easier way is indicated in a signpost as "Alternativa suave" (literally, "soft option").
Buen camino.
Wow, impressive! Thank you for the pictures!I agree with @domigee, the Lepoeder-Ibañeta section has some very nice views. I post two pics, with the perspective to the right, and to the left of the way (where you can actually see the abbey, in the background).
The first time, it was sheer elation , I was so pleased to have managed that first climb. Also the excitement to be so near Roncesvalles (in France you learn about Charlemagne and Roland and Roncevaux even before primary school I think). And the forest was lovely and cool as it had been a VERY hot day.That's funny how your impression changed from the first time. Apparently the route is a tad longer than the forrest, but I think I've made up my mind. The route sounds niceand avoiding a little bit of mud in the begining of my camino is a good thing, too.
lmao 'are we there yet'.. yes I imagine I could think that tooThe first time, it was sheer elation , I was so pleased to have managed that first climb. Also the excitement to be so near Roncesvalles (in France you learn about Charlemagne and Roland and Roncevaux even before primary school I think). And the forest was lovely and cool as it had been a VERY hot day.
The second time I was more ‘blasé’, probably thinking on the lines of ‘are we nearly there?
Yes; they are in sight of one another at the pass of Ibaneta, the high point of the Valcarlos variant of the camino. Don't confuse the monument with the fountain of Roland which is near that cattle grid on the Route Napoleon variant of the camino.Apparently there is a chapel and a monolith for Roland?
Great, thanks for clearing that up!Yes; they are in sight of one another at the pass of Ibaneta, the high point of the Valcarlos variant of the camino. Don't confuse the monument with the fountain of Roland which is near that cattle grid on the Route Napoleon variant of the camino.
I didnt take the forest route so cant compare, but found the road pleasant, with a bonus of lots of wild horses.That's funny how your impression changed from the first time. Apparently the route is a tad longer than the forrest, but I think I've made up my mind. The route sounds niceand avoiding a little bit of mud in the begining of my camino is a good thing, too.
Oh! That's it, I'm taking the route for sure. I love horses so much it's not funny.I didnt take the forest route so cant compare, but found the road pleasant, with a bonus of lots of wild horses.
Are you talking about Puerto de Ibañeta? If so, it was lovely ... I am unable to post my photos of it...sorryAnyone has ever taken the route instead of the forrest (or both and can compare) while descending into Roncesvalles from Orisson?
Apparently there is a chapel and a monolith for Roland? Is it worth it or the forrest offers more?
and if you have picture -- the better
Yes, in the descent towards RoncesvallesAre you talking about Puerto de Ibañeta? If so, it was lovely ... I am unable to post my photos of it...sorry
If contact me on Facebook (Carrie Allen Chase DeSalvo) I'll pm you the photosYes, in the descent towards Roncesvalles
I was with a girlfriend....we loved the solitude--especially while we huffed and puffed as we developed Camino legs.Somehow I ended up in the forest. Looking back, I’m proud of myself for doing it, but at the time was very frightened. Once I made the horrible descent I never saw another soul, and there were a couple spots where I saw no arrow. It seemed like all afternoon but was probably just a couple hours.
Don’t know if I would do it again alone, but glad I did it once (and made it out before dark!).
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