Starting from St Jean Pied de Port 19 April

[JeanB]

Is anyone walking from St Jean on 19 April? I was planning to stay at Orisson that evening and walking the rest of the way to Roncesvalles the next day. Feeling a little bit nervous as I am doing it solo. Wondering if there will be many people on the road at that time?

 

[caminoagogo]

I'm leaving SJPdP solo on the 23/4 so I'll be hot on your heels. No need to be nervous, just take everything as it comes. Buen Camino

 

[Mana di Castanja]

Im leaving on 27/4 from SJPDP..can't wait! i'm also on your heels!

 

[Waka]

If you are leaving on 19th April you will not be on your own, there will be other pilgrims on the road at that time, just follow the person in front of you and hope they're going the right way.

 

[RJM]

You will probably sharing the Way with many fellow pilgrims in mid April. Most of whom are not members of this forum. ;-)

 

[Robo]

Is anyone walking from St Jean on 19 April? I was planning to stay at Orisson that evening and walking the rest of the way to Roncesvalles the next day. Feeling a little bit nervous as I am doing it solo. Wondering if there will be many people on the road at that time?

Hmmm. There is always a chance that you will lonely
But unlikely I think.

At that time of year I would suspect about 200 other people will be starting out on the same day!

 

[JeanB]

Thanks for all your replies. I love walking on my own but also love company. I am just nervous about something happening to me! Hopefully there will be enough people in front and behind so I don't feel totally deserted!

 

[JeanB]

Im leaving on 27/4 from SJPDP..can't wait! i'm also on your heels!

A week after me. You might catch up!

 

[JeanB]

Hmmm. There is always a chance that you will lonely
But unlikely I think.

At that time of year I would suspect about 200 other people will be starting out on the same day!

That would be great. A lot more people than in my walking group!!!

 

[JeanB]

You will probably sharing the Way with many fellow pilgrims in mid April. Most of whom are not members of this forum. ;-)

That's reassuring. Thanks.

 

[JeanB]

I'm leaving SJPdP solo on the 23/4 so I'll be hot on your heels. No need to be nervous, just take everything as it comes. Buen Camino

Thanks very much. I am beginning to feel better already!

 

[t2andreo]

If you plan to stay the first night at Refuge Orisson, I DO hope you made a reservation via e-mail.

They are generally 'completo' or full by the time you amble up there. So, without a reservation, you could be disappointed.

Hope this helps.

 

[Deleted member 76633]

there will be other pilgrims on the road at that time, just follow the person in front of you and hope they're going the right way.

There are only two ways - up or down. Just make sure you are going up .....

 

[R Stockhall]

If you move very fast, you'll catch up with me. I head off on the 24 March from SJPdP

 

[Tina B]

I am also new to this and am flying from London to Biarritz, probably bus to Pamplona to start 22 April. I also am walking solo but looking forward to this adventure and maybe meeting up with you!?

 

[Diane Booth]

Thanks for all your replies. I love walking on my own but also love company. I am just nervous about something happening to me! Hopefully there will be enough people in front and behind so I don't feel totally deserted!

I leave April 24th solo, will cross paths I'm sure at some point along the way. Am a Slow walker, fast walker, I plan on walking whatever speed or distance I feel like on that particular day. No schedules, no places I have to be, just walking is enough.

 

[JeanB]

If you plan to stay the first night at Refuge Orisson, I DO hope you made a reservation via e-mail.

They are generally 'completo' or full by the time you amble up there. So, without a reservation, you could be disappointed.

Hope this helps.

Hi there, Yes, I have already made my booking. Have also read about the place and hope the showers aren't cold!

 

[JeanB]

I leave April 24th solo, will cross paths I'm sure at some point along the way. Am a Slow walker, fast walker, I plan on walking whatever speed or distance I feel like on that particular day. No schedules, no places I have to be, just walking is enough.

Hi Diane, I have just booked my first 3 nights of accommodation to see how I go. I would like to take the stress out of being somewhere at a particular time. At the same time, I do want to get back home by a particular date. It sounds as if the most difficult bit is the type of path as I am used to walking on the hills in Scotland.

 

[JeanB]

I am also new to this and am flying from London to Biarritz, probably bus to Pamplona to start 22 April. I also am walking solo but looking forward to this adventure and maybe meeting up with you!?

Wouldn't that be fun! There is every chance we might meet up. Good luck!

 

[JeanB]

If you move very fast, you'll catch up with me. I head off on the 24 March from SJPdP

Depends on your speed! What kind of walker are you? Do you plan to cover much ground on a daily basis?

 

[JeanB]

If you move very fast, you'll catch up with me. I head off on the 24 March from SJPdP

Just realise you said March. No chance!!

 

[JeanB]

Im leaving on 27/4 from SJPDP..can't wait! i'm also on your heels!

This is beginning to feel like a big family looking out for each other. Nice.

 

[Arn]

SJPDP as we well know
Is a first step on the Way
And Orisson
When it’s reserved
A welcomed Way to end you day

A caution early pilgrims
Check the weather
Before you go
And don’t give in to hubris
When the Pilgrim Office tells you
NO!!!!!!’

 

[Diane Booth]

Hi Diane, I have just booked my first 3 nights of accommodation to see how I go. I would like to take the stress out of being somewhere at a particular time. At the same time, I do want to get back home by a particular date. It sounds as if the most difficult bit is the type of path as I am used to walking on the hills in Scotland.

Hi Jean, having walked those hills as well I think you will be fine, huff puff. I have booked Roncesvalles as I will definitely want 'a guaranteed room at the inn' and a hot meal if I survive that first bit, everything else that comes after is part of the adventure.

 

[Sailor]

This is beginning to feel like a big family looking out for each other. Nice.

Welcome to our family! You are going to love the camino, if you ever feel fear and are alone just stop and say a prayer, then move on. Que la luz de Dios alumbre su camino.

 

[t2andreo]

Hi there, Yes, I have already made my booking. Have also read about the place and hope the showers aren't cold!

The showers are warm but they give you a single "jeton." That is a token that operates the hot water for FIVE MINUTES. In my recollection, you do not need to run the water to get it hot.

So, get everything you need to shower there and arranged, get ready, get naked, get wet and shower...FAST!

Also, DO wear shower slippers or flip flops. I caught a foot fungus there on my first night out a couple of years ago. Other than that minor issue, the place gets five stars from me.

 

[Dodger]

I will be leaving on 7 or 8 April as a solo walker you could catch me up as I will be in no rush enjoy

 

[JeanB]

The showers are warm but they give you a single "jeton." That is a token that operates the hot water for FIVE MINUTES. In my recollection, you do not need to run the water to get it hot.

So, get everything you need to shower there and arranged, get ready, get naked, get wet and shower...FAST!

Also, DO wear shower slippers or flip flops. I caught a foot fungus there on my first night out a couple of years ago. Other than that minor issue, the place gets five stars from me.

Sounds good. I'lll make sure I am ready before the water starts!

 

[JeanB]

Hi Jean, having walked those hills as well I think you will be fine, huff puff. I have booked Roncesvalles as I will definitely want 'a guaranteed room at the inn' and a hot meal if I survive that first bit, everything else that comes after is part of the adventure.

I have also booked Roncesvalles. I thought it best not to walk the whole way in one day to avoid any blisters.

 

[JeanB]

SJPDP as we well know
Is a first step on the Way
And Orisson
When it’s reserved
A welcomed Way to end you day

A caution early pilgrims
Check the weather
Before you go
And don’t give in to hubris
When the Pilgrim Office tells you
NO!!!!!!’

Yes, I do wonder about the weather?!

 

[Arn]

Yes, I do wonder about the weather?!

Hi, when I started out in April...the sun was shining...warm enough at Orisson to sit on the deck with a libation and bask until supper. The next morning still sunny and just as we crossed into Spain the weather closed in. There was still boot deep snow the last 1000 feet of elevation. Again, as we dropped down into Roncesvalle it was sunny and dry. The next morning we began our trek to Zuberi in ankle deep, heavily falling snow. 10 km later it was overcast and on entering Zuberi sunny again. So, as you can see the weather is quite fickle on Camino.
Buen Camino,
Arn

 

[JeanB]

I am also new to this and am flying from London to Biarritz, probably bus to Pamplona to start 22 April. I also am walking solo but looking forward to this adventure and maybe meeting up with you!?

That would be lovely. Not sure how long it will take for me to get to Pamplona but I suppose there is every chance that our paths will cross.

 

[andywild]

i'm looking at the 19th same as you.. i'm not actually tied to dates but need to find out the best way to get from uk to sjpdp.. if all goes according to plan i'll see you there on 19th (i'll be the confused looking chap with the beard)

 

[Gaddong]

Sunday April 22 thinking of starting early like 5:45-6:15ish. straight down to Roncesvalles, with God's blessings. Buen Camino to all.

 

[Tina B]

That would be lovely. Not sure how long it will take for me to get to Pamplona but I suppose there is every chance that our paths will cross.

I'm in Pamplona Sunday and leaving Monday so think we might bump into each other on the way. Look out for my cerise backpack