After departing Pamplona, you walk through suburban towns and villages before entering the Navarran countryside. Always in front of you is the heights of the Alto de Perdon, crowned with 21st century windmills. A long, steady climb brings you to the top with its magnificent 360° views. It is here that one of the most famous symbols of the Camino is found. Erected in 1996, the steel figures of pilgrims on foot and horseback were the vision of artist Vincent Galbete. On one of the steeds is the inscription «donde se cruza el camino del viento con el de las estrellas«. (where the path of the wind crosses the path of the stars). After reading such a romantic thought, it’s time to begin the steep journey downward to Puente la Reina.
