Baztan Route: Olagüe-Pamplona

The last stage of the Baztan Route takes us deeper in to the Ezkabarte Valley, very close to Pamplona. In Sorauren there is an outstanding stone bridge and a beautiful processional cross, which welcomes its parish. At Oricáin you must visit the altarpieces in the Santiago Apóstol church. Both villages are just before Arre, where you can see the monumental ensemble comprising the Trinity of Arre and its bridge, of possible Roman origin. This basilica forms part of a former pilgrims’ hospital constructed in the 12th century.

The Santiago Way advances through the Calle Mayor main street in Villava, which has various interesting buildings such as that of the Dominicos and the Agricultural College; we then continue along the Calle Mayor main street in Burlada. Look out for the pilgrimage signposting on the pavement that will take you to the “Burlada Route”, the gateway to Pamplona.