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Thanks Robo for the Info.
Some accommodations , which we booked in advance(2 from 6) have said they will forward bag, but I agree, pack list is the key to solving the problem.
Thanks again
Buen Camino
Peter
Hi,
My wife and I are Camino vets at this stage having completed several routes.
However my wife’s knees are now a constraint and we have recently started to forward her bag and use a day sack.
We are due to begin from Seville , March 27th and hope to walk for several days or more to Zafra...
downtown river hostel san sebastien https://www.downtownriverhostel.com/
its a bit tight and as its not always pilgrims that stay there, it can be noisy at night!.
Hope this helps!
Hi,
Have done the Portuguese from Lisbon and then separately from Lisbon on Central and Coastal.
I found the distances long between the stages but the route mainly flat.
Its a beautiful route and I would recommend it strongly.
Socks are what I want to mention.
We all have our favorites etc...
Hi,
I walk the Norte regularly (each summer, or Easter)as I love it so much.
Nowadays I tend to go as far as Santander.
The only real bottle necks are San Sebastian and also Deba.
Deba has 1 albergue only and access is frustrating as you must first go to the tourist office before the Albergue...
Hi,
I did Le Puy to Moissac 2017
Moissac to SJPDP 2018
Was a little stressed re accom so did the following
- Set my first 5days walking , IE agreed what stages and distances
- I then booked in advance from home 4 to 5 days accom in advance.
- Then used the tourist office or where I was staying...
Hi Earlier this year , August,I walked a section of the Norte route. Wonderful experience. I used a great app on my iPhone which helped enormously for finding wYs in and out of towns. My phone died (rainwater) and that was a liberating experience in itself. However I am planning a full route...
Hi folks
Thanks for the help
Alburgue in Irineas great clean but did fill up by 1800
In hostel in San Sebastián at moment. Everywhere full here pilgrims having to move on to next stage by bus!
Dues anyone know what situation with Deba us?
Will arrive Saturday and I recall you need to register...
Hi Folks,
attempting the Norte commencing Wednesday Aug 7th 2019 (2 days time)
Was wondering if anyone has info on the following Alburgues.
Are the following pilgrim hostels still operating?
- Irun Alburgue for Pilgrims
- San Sebastian Alburgue for Pilgirims
- getaria hostel (one up the hill...
Hi folks,
Attempting the Norte again this week, wednesday.
Was wondering if the Pilgrims alburgue is open in Irun?
(I read the accommodation link but its not to specific re 2019 and the Pilgrims Alburgue.
Any help appreciated.
Regards
Peter
Hi if the Napoleon route is closed is the Valcarlos route an alternative, as in does the Valcarlos route close when the Napoleon route closes?
Hope to cross from SJPDP to Roncesvalles Sunday Next April 14th.
Any help appreciated.
Buen Camino
Peter
The website is https://www.blablacar.fr/
You create an account,
Look for the trip you want,
book a place in the car,
pay through the website.
When I arrived in Lyon I was late getting out and my driver was anxious to get going.
He phoned me as the contact details for him and me are recorded on...
Help
Left a merino long sleeve hooded shirt black grey behind in Poudally yesterday Jul 24. Its a vital piece of my walking kit. Feel like a. Idiot.
In les Mathieux at present but thing is they say in Poudally that shirt is not there!! They checked for 5 mins while on phone no sign of it.
I...
I recently made this trip also. My flight was delayed and my baggage took 40mins so I would have missed the call 1st train and arrived in le put at 2300.
Instead I books d ride on blablacar.fr. my driver waited for me at Lyon airport and took me to my hotel in Le Puy for €12. Took 2 hours
Hi Rosser,
Thanks for your reply.
Can I ask what michelin guide you are working off?
I would basically like to comlete the route to Conques the same way you are, lazily working off your research if possible.
Any help appreciated.
Peter
P.S Its getting clos for you now!!, best of luck.
Hi,
Apologies if this has been asked before, but I am wondering what is the best route to take to get to La Puy?
I can fly to Montpellier which is closest (I think) to La Puy, but am not sure how to proceed from there.
I cold fly to Bordeaux, its further away but again am not sure how to...
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