| What is it? |
Roncesvalles is a tiny town at the feet of the Pyrenees and an important stopping point for Pilgrims who have just conquered the Route Napoleon! |
| What makes it historical? |
In the valley of Roncesvalles, in 778 AD, there was an ambush upon the rear guard of Charlemagne’s troops, led by his nephew, Roland! In all likelihood, this was an attack by angry Basque people seeking revenge on Roland’s troops for breaking a promise and sacking Pamplona. Regardless, this battle brought about Roland’s demise and one of history’s most famous poems, The Song of Roland! |
| HOW CAN I HELP KEEP IT HISTORICAL? |
IT’S EASY!
- You can be a responsible visitor! That means respecting the signs and pathways and treating all structures and artifacts with respect! After all, they’ve endured a lot already to make it into the present! They’ll need our help to make it to the future!
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| How do I find it? |
From Barcelona: ~326mi (525km) — 5.5hrs
From Madrid: ~269mi (433km) — 4.5hrs
From Sevilla: ~596mi (960km) — 10hrs
From Santiago de Compostela: ~469mi (755km) — 7.9hrs |
| When should I go? |
Whenever the mood strikes you! |
