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Roncesvalles
Spend one night in Roncesvalles as the first stop on the French Way; arrive by bus or taxi from Pamplona and walk the town.
Roncesvalles is a tiny Navarre village that serves as the traditional first night for pilgrims on the Camino Frances. With a handful of pilgrim hostels, a single restaurant and only walking needed, one night is enough to rest and start the trek eastward.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–June, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, limited bus service)
- Airport
- PNA
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
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- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
- SafetyRoncesvalles is safe for pilgrims; main risks are limited transport options and occasional mountain weather changes.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers091 police · 112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPNA Pamplona Airport (about 30 min by bus or taxi to Roncesvalles).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable; all sights and accommodations are within a few minutes’ stroll.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Sit-down mealPilgrim’s Hostel dinner€11 (≈ US$13)
- Street or quick mealPilgrim’s Hostel breakfast€5 (≈ US$6)
- Budget bedHotel room (La Posada), a night, per room€40 (≈ US$50)
- Mid-range bedHotel room (La Posada), a night, per room€60 (≈ US$70)
- High-end bedHotel room (La Posada), a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €20 (≈ US$25) · Mid €35 (≈ US$45) · High €60 (≈ US$70)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PNA Pamplona Airport (about 30 min by bus or taxi to Roncesvalles)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
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22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
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14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Nov (9 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Roncesvalles: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
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22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is walkable; all sights and accommodations are within a few minutes’ stroll.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 30 min
Bus or taxi from Roncesvalles
Day trip to Pamplona for the cathedral and old town; bus service limited.
Zubiri
goDoor to door: 5–6 h
Walk the Camino Frances eastward, about 21 km (13 mi)Walk the Camino Frances eastward, about 13 mi (21 km)
First full day of walking on the French Way; start early.
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Taxi or bus via the pass
The starting point on the French side; bus service is very limited.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Casa Sabina
10‑bed private hotel with bar and restaurant; no published price
Refugio Itzandegia
110‑bed pilgrim refuge; €6 per night; one‑night limit unless special circumstances
La Posada
High‑end hotel; prices from €40 per night
Pilgrim's Hostel
72‑bed albergue; €14 per night, €5 breakfast, €11 dinner
Camping Urrobi
Camping site; €5.15 per person
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €20–30 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- €35–50 (≈ US$45–60) excl. bed
- High
- €60–80 (≈ US$70–95) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pilgrim's Hostel bed (Albergue de Peregrinos)1 × 1 night × €14 | €14 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €20 | €20 |
| Bus Pamplona → Roncesvalles1 × €12 · Few daily services; approx. €10–15 | €12 |
| Taxi Pamplona → Roncesvalles1 × €60 · ≈ €50–70, 30 min | €60 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €11 |
| Trip total≈ €117 per person per day, bed included | €117≈ US$140 |
€14 per night; breakfast €5, dinner €11
2026 estimate in euros; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Meal at Casa Sabina | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Pilgrim’s Hostel breakfast | €5 (≈ US$6) |
| Pilgrim’s Hostel dinner | €11 (≈ US$13) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus from Pamplona runs only a few times daily; check the schedule.
- Taxi from Pamplona costs €50–70 (≈ US$60–85); confirm price before boarding.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 091
- General emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police091
- General emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Bilbao (check address); Spanish police 091, medical 112.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Pamplona → Roncesvalles: Check schedule; few services daily, approx. €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) (check)
- Taxi Pamplona → Roncesvalles: About €50–70 (≈ US$60–85), 30 min (check)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpe)
- Gracias — Thank you (ˈɡɾasjas)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (ˈkwanto ˈkwesta)
- ¿Dónde está el albergue? — Where is the hostel? (ˈdonde esˈta el alβeɾˈɡe)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Roncesvalles. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–June, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, limited bus service) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 5 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Arrive by bus or taxi from Pamplona; walk to accommodation.
- Carry pilgrim credential for refuge entry.
- Use the Camino markers to navigate east toward Zubiri.
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