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Leaving St. Jean

steveNY

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Time of past OR future Camino
plan to walk Nov (2016)
I get into Biarritz late and leave to st. Jean as early as possible the following morning.

If I start the Camino say around 930am, the same day i arrive is it still possible to make it to Roncevaux?
 
The focus is on reducing the risk of failure through being well prepared. 2nd ed.
The 2024 Camino guides will be coming out little by little. Here is a collection of the ones that are out so far.
The first edition came out in 2003 and has become the go-to-guide for many pilgrims over the years. It is shipping with a Pilgrim Passport (Credential) from the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.
If you can give yourself a night in SJPP. Sometimes folks want to blast off asap. But, one rest day before you head out is nice. It gives you a chance to calm down, meet a few pilgrims, and tour SJPP.

Yes, you can do it in one day, over Pyrenees or Valcarlos route.

Buen camino whatever you decide.
 
Yes, it can be done, but as others have already recommended, you will be arriving late which probably would not give you enough time to do your laundry, eat and get a full nights rest.
Stage 1 is tough mentally and physically any time of year and should be started early in the day.
 
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The 2024 Camino guides will be coming out little by little. Here is a collection of the ones that are out so far.
I get into Biarritz late and leave to st. Jean as early as possible the following morning.

If I start the Camino say around 930am, the same day i arrive is it still possible to make it to Roncevaux?
You might make it but arriving late could mean you will not get a bed.
 

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