I like this guidebook, too. Better than Brierley for me. I also have the digital addition. It reminds me a lot of the guidebooks for student travelers I used when backpacking around Europe on the 80s, which I loved. But that sort of guidebook...
Many like the Brierley guide (already mentioned). I find the Gronze.com website useful. It is in Spanish, but you can probably get your web browser to translate it for you. Many will, these days. Be sure to look at the "Al Loro" ("To the parrot")...
Yes, it’s quite busy, and you will have plenty of company. I started April 4th,2024 and all accommodations in SJPP or Roncevalles were sold out. You’ll probably want to book those first few days in advance…..
It actually gets less busy in June...
It can seem a little scarey at first. You'll meet other people who feel the same and probably make friends. Try not to match your pace with others though bevause you may cause an injury by not walking your own pace.
April and May are two of the...
April and May are very busy for pilgrims starting from St Jean Pied de Port. When you show up there you will find many other solo pilgrims to walk with.
Welcome Ahdy! I think the reason you haven't received many answers, is that it is very common to start this walk alone, for many, like me, that is part of the point, not to be dependent on others. What I can certainly guarantee you is that you...
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