After climbing the Alto de Perdón past Pamplona, the pilgrim sees the vast Valdizarbe below them. Like pearls on a necklace, the towns of Uterga, Legarda, Muruzábal and Óbanos stretch forward in the distance to Puente la Reina, the stopping point of Stage 4. Strong, solid houses are typical of the Navarran style as you pass through these villages. Stone foundations make the base of the ground floor level. These large stones also frame the arched doorways and cornices at the edge of the building. The second floor can be brick or rendered. The upper floor displays small windows tucked up under the eaves. Red-tiled roofs with wooden eaves complete the structure. There is a definite symmetry to the facade with center arched doorways and neatly arranged second floor windows (often with wrought iron balconies). Then topped by small cutouts on the third floor. The colors are earthy tans, browns and rust shades in keeping with the landscape. They present a prosperous appearance, reflecting the comparative wealth of this part of the camino.
