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Halfway to the heights of the Col de Lepoeder is the only “albergue” along this path to Roncesvalles. Passing it by to continue straight through to Roncesvalles and looking back, you can see the valley you’ve ascended from far below. Spain is not far away, now.

Leaving France for Spain, the Camino de Santiago is frequently marked by blue and yellow markings affixed to fence posts, light poles, rocks and trees along the way. If pilgrims go too far without seeing any of these icons, then some backtracking might be involved. During this stage of the pilgrimage, red and white markings are seen as well, just so travelers never forget they are in Basque country.

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A few steps from the top of Col de Lepoeder, in the heights of the Spanish Pyrenees, a cross acting as route marker points your way forward to Santiago de Compostela, now roughly 775 kilometers away. After this, just for today, it’s all downhill from here.

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