Jacotrans

[Angus]

could some veteran please explain how this service works. Their website is difficult to understand. Do they start in St. Jean? Or is it strictly a Spainish company? Would love to lighten my load from St. Jean to Roncesvalles and forward for about 1 week.

 

[Rajy62]

could some veteran please explain how this service works. Their website is difficult to understand. Do they start in St. Jean? Or is it strictly a Spainish company? Would love to lighten my load from St. Jean to Roncesvalles and forward for about 1 week.

I started using it from Orisson, about 8km after sjpp. Never used their website. There are special tags/envelops at the reception of every alberque/hostel. You just fill up the tag (name, destination, contact phone/email) , put the money (exact amount) in the envelop, attach it to the pack and leave it at the reception. Simple as that. At some alberques they would call the night before to confirm Jacotrans pick-up. So, do inquire at the alberques if that is necessary.
Several other pilgrims were emailing/texting them also. You will find all the details once you are on the Camino.

 

[Icacos]

I started using it from Orisson, about 8km after sjpp. Never used their website. There are special tags at the reception of every alberque/hostel. You just fill that up (name, destination, contact phone/email) attach it to the pack and leave it at the reception. Simple as that. At some alberques they would call the night before to confirm Jacotrans pick-up. So, do inquire at the alberques if that is necessary.
Several other pilgrims were emailing/texting them also. You will find all the details once you are on the Camino.

Don't forget the dinero. The special tags are actually envelopes into which you need to put the exact amount of dinero required - cash, and as I recall in 2013 this was 7 euro. This charge decreased to 3 euro after Sarria.

 

[Rajy62]

Don't forget the dinero. The special tags are actually envelopes into which you need to put the exact amount of dinero required - cash, and as I recall in 2013 this was 7 euro. This charge decreased to 3 euro after Sarria.

oops thanks for the reminder. Post updated.

 

[Anemone del Camino]

oops thanks for the reminder. Post updated.

Don't forget that there are other compagnies offering the service. I heard that there is a bit of "tension" between mochila service providers including some Warning alberges that if they offer enveloppes of a competitor they would stop delivering mochilas to that alberge, therefor hurting their business.

 

[Deleted member 3000]

From SJPdP you will need transport by someone other than Jacotrans. Once you are in Spain, there are several services, but Jacotrans is the most comprehensive. You can arrange transport each evening.

From SJPdP:

http://www.chemindecompostelle.com/taximaitia/index.html
http://www.taxi-ostibarret.fr/
http://www.expressbourricot.com/

 

[SueH]

Does Jacotrans only deliver from stage to stage (Brierly) or to places in between?
Our Camino has been set back by 12 days after we both caught the flu and then my husband, Max, got a chest infection. We are lucky to have found a nice hotel with a balcony overlooking Yamaguchi Park and next to the hospital. (We have been in Pamplona-our starting point- since May 6)
We will have to start out slowly and I was thinking 10/12 km/day with one pack sent ahead would get us back on the way.
Any ideas?
Thanks. Sue

 

[Deleted member 3000]

Jacotrans and alternative services have a list of places they pick up and deliver, and each place they go to has the list. If you see Jacotrans tags in your hotel or an albergue, ask about destinations. They have many more than the "Brierley" stops.

 

[SYates]

Does Jacotrans only deliver from stage to stage (Brierly) or to places in between?
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As long as you pay them, Jacotrans picks up and delivers pretty much everywhere. Speedy recovery and Buen Camino! SY

 

[SueH]

As long as you pay them, Jacotrans picks up and delivers pretty much everywhere. Speedy recovery and Buen Camino! SY

Thank you for that. I will give it a go.

Sue

 

[Anniesantiago]

I have always used Caminofacil for my groups and I love them.
They are dependable and affordable.
Also, from SJPP to Roncesvalles, you can have bags transported by Express Bourricot.
As far as I know, she's the only game in town there and also runs a taxi service.