The last three days we’ve been walking up to the highest point of the Camino Francés, Monte Irago and the Cruz de Ferro. We made it there this morning, and now are in a small town called Riegos de Ambrós, about half-way down the mountain. 

The Cruz de Ferro or Iron Cross is an iconic symbol of the Camino de Santiago. It is a reminder of the hardships and challenges that pilgrims face on their journey. It is believed to be one of the oldest markers on the trail. 

The tradition is to leave a stone from your home place at the foot of the Cross and with that stone leave your troubles and tribulations behind. It’s a symbol of the tings we want to get rid off.

We saw some beautiful landscapes both on the way up and the way down. Below a selection of pictures from the last 3 days: