I am planning to start at Pau on about May 9th. I'm still looking for a good map and guidebook for the Aragones, mostly just for the fun of poring over it for the next few months to imagine my trip. I saw one on CSJ, but am having trouble ordering it. Would love to know what info. you have found to help you plan.
Jill
Hello Jill,
Till Somport pass you follow the Camino de Arles. I've started at the airport of Pau. Then actually you walk to Lescar (Church at the Place Royal with tourist office opposite for stamp). Route via google maps or check with google "Gronze.com camino de arles". You can also follow the GR653 signs (red/white marked route).
Be aware that from Lescar to Oloron is a long etappe with some different 'way marked optional routes', would advice to try to get to Lacommande (Church, around the corner at the backside of the church though the gate at the right side there are a limited number of beds to stay overnight).
chemindarles.free.fr/carte_EN.php
At Oloron there are a few very good B&B's, but also I found an auberge: Relais du Bastet at 12 Place de la Resistance.
From Somport the Camino Aragones starts. I got this route in my dutch book abt the
Camino Frances as 'extra'. On the internet Gronze.com will help you out.
Bon camino,
Gerald