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  1. Arta

    Getting from Orisson to Roncesvalles

    Thank you for the heads up, I feel a bit more confident. I’ve hiked up and down mountains quite a bit these last few months to prepare for this, so it won’t be entirely new for me. Buen Camino!
  2. Arta

    Getting from Orisson to Roncesvalles

    Thank you so much for this! I’ll be sure to use that technique if necessary, and I do plan on buying hiking sticks when I get there. 😊
  3. Arta

    Buying shoes on a Sunday. Are sports stores open?

    I found some Hoka Clifton 9, they are very comfy and fit well, not sure how well they’ll grip but I’m hoping that the walking poles will help with the descent especially
  4. Arta

    Buying shoes on a Sunday. Are sports stores open?

    Thank you for this! Gives me more to consider when looking for shoes
  5. Arta

    Getting from Orisson to Roncesvalles

    Thank you so much for this, it's looking like the best option 🙏
  6. Arta

    Buying shoes on a Sunday. Are sports stores open?

    Thanks for the info :)
  7. Arta

    Buying shoes on a Sunday. Are sports stores open?

    I have limited options of trail runners to choose from at the stores here in Kosovo. I did buy some sketchers trail runners and took them for a test (14km on various terrains) but they caused pain at the back of my knees (potentially distal hamstring tendonitis which went away the next day)...
  8. Arta

    Buying shoes on a Sunday. Are sports stores open?

    Hello, I'll be starting the Camino soon and my best option is to buy shoes in either Pamplona or SJPP. I will be leaving Pamplona on a Sunday at noon and arriving at SJPP around 2pm. My question is, are the sports stores open on Sunday in Pamplona, I'd be going in the morning before catching the...
  9. Arta

    Getting from Orisson to Roncesvalles

    Thank you :)
  10. Arta

    Getting from Orisson to Roncesvalles

    Yes, I just noticed that the transfer service doesn't actually go to Roncesvalles. Thanks for the suggestions :)
  11. Arta

    Getting from Orisson to Roncesvalles

    That was quick, thanks :)
  12. Arta

    Getting from Orisson to Roncesvalles

    Hello, I'll be starting the Camino soon and there's one bit of it that worries me. The descent from Collado de Lepoeder to Roncesvalles seems quite steep (according to the Wise Pilgrim app) which I worry will strain my knees (which then will make the next couple of days very uncomfortable). Is...
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