The town of Roncesvalles is the starting point for many pilgrims who start the French way, since the previous stage involves much more difficult due to the climb crossing the Pyrenees. Therefore, for many years a large and important hostel has been operating in the town that provides service to pilgrims who arrived exhausted after crossing the Pyrenees. It is worth mentioning that since ancient times, Roncesvalles has been the main passage to the entrance to the Iberian Peninsula.