Aragonese Way facts for kids

The Aragonese Way (called Camino Aragonés in Spanish and Aragoiko bidea in Basque) is an old path in Spain. It is part of the famous Way of St. James, which is a network of pilgrim routes leading to the city of Santiago de Compostela. This special path starts at the border between France and Spain, high up in the Somport mountain pass.

The Aragonese Way then travels through Spain. It finally connects with another big path called the French Way (or Camino Francés). This meeting point is in a town called Puente la Reina-Gares in the region of Navarre. The Aragonese Way is like the next part of a journey that starts even earlier in France, on a path known as the Arles Way. The Arles Way begins in a French city called Arles and crosses the Pyrenees mountains into Spain at Somport.

This route is about 170 km (110 mi) long. As you travel along it, you will see many different kinds of land. Some parts are high in the mountains, while others are gentle hills or flat river valleys. For most of its journey, the path follows the River Aragon.

Exploring the Aragonese Way: Key Places to See

The Aragonese Way takes travelers through many interesting towns and villages. Each place has its own history and charm. Here are some of the main locations you will find along this historic route:

• Somport
• Canfranc
• Villanúa
• Jaca
• Santa Cruz de la Serós
• Santa Cilia de Jaca
• Puente la Reina de Jaca
• Ruesta
• Undués de Lerda
• Sangüesa/Zangoza
• Monreal/Elo
• Eunate
• Puente la Reina-Gares

See also

In Spanish: Camino de Santiago francés en Aragón para niños