Baztan Valley Valle de Baztán

The chief place in the Baztan Valley is the old-world little town of Elizondo (alt. 196m/643ft), with many old houses and palaces decked with coats of arms, notably the Baroque Palacio de Arizcunenea and the 18th century Ayuntamiento (Town Hall). From Elizondo N 121 winds its way up the valley, crosses the Puerto de Otsondo (602m/1,975ft) and continues to the Spanish-French frontier at the Puente de Dancharinea.

A wonderful view can be obtained from the Mirador.

Now a major halt on the Pilgrim's Way, Roncasvalles was the site of a major battle in 778 between the Basques of Navarra and Charlemagnes rearguard.

The Royal Collegiate now located here serves as a resting point for travelers and has done so for centuries.

The large caverns of Zugarramurdi is reputed to have been the site of the ancient Witches' Sabbath.