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First-time Camino walkers seeking taxi advice for SJPDP to Orisson
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[QUOTE="t2andreo, post: 1218535, member: 25553"] The absolute, most difficult part of the Camino Frances is the first 8 km from Saint Jean Pied de Port to Orisson. It is steep enough and long enough that I have seen people literally quit their Camino before reaching Orisson, on their first day. After that, the terrain continues up, but at a more reasonable slope, for a couple of km, to Crux Thibault. There, the path leaves the paved road and heads West, for the Spanish frontier and Roncesvalles. Personally, I have walked this stretch (from SJPdP) twice - without ill effects other than exhaustion. The cold beers at Orisson usually refresh my body and spirit. It is a heck of a way to start your Camino. When I finally showed it to my wife as a tourist, some years later, in a car coming DOWN - as she hung forward in her seat belt - she instructed me that I was to NEVER - as in EVER - walk that segment again. I am now going on 71 years old. So, I plan to honor my wife's wishes and do the following: My considered opinion and recommendation is to contact Express Bourricot ([URL="http://www.expressbourricot.com/"]www.expressbourricot.com/[/URL]) and arrange transportation from SJPdP to Crux Thibault (tea-bow). From there, it is a relatively easy walk across the Pyrenees and down into Roncesvalles. You can still "start" your Camino at SJPdP - getting your first stamp there. The taxi or van ride is about 15 minutes. This saves about 10 km and 3.5 hours walking. You will arrive at Roncesvalles less tired and far earlier than otherwise. Hope this helps. Tom [/QUOTE]
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