De Ostabat à Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
On this stage of Santiago, we meet many more pilgrims. This is due to the strategic position of Ostabat, the convergence point of the routes of Le Puy, Tours and Vézelay, and the fact that many walkers start in Ostabat or Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
On this stage of Saint-Jacques, one meets many more pilgrims. This is due to the strategic position of Ostabat, point of convergence of the routes from Le Puy, Tours and Vezelay, and to the fact that many walkers start in Ostabat or Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port because they prefer the mountain stages.