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  1. jdpiguet

    Start the Vezelay in July - Pilgrim accommodation and refugees

    Hi Tony, The centre Marie-Madeleine does not use the pilgrims shelter for refugee. You will find a bed. You may check Centre Sainte Madeleine Or the bureau d’accueil des pèlerins for more information. Buen Camino, Jacques-D.
  2. jdpiguet

    Accommodations in Jougne

    The link you provided is a fake. The righteous is: https://couronne-hotel-jougne.fr/en/ You can book directly there. Buen Camino, Jacques-D.
  3. jdpiguet

    LIVE from the Camino Do not climb over this fence

    Yeah, it could be a wrong turn. But sometimes, depending of you physical condition, it is still an interesting challenge ;) And sometimes, my curiosity overcomes my fears. Buen Camino, Jacques-D.
  4. jdpiguet

    What would you change about the CF - if you could?

    Yes. I have stopped to advertise for "La Voie de Vézelay" just to avoid having a dramatic increase in the numbers. Those who search will find, in any case... Buen Camino, Jacques-D. PS: I am not so overconfident in the result of my silence...
  5. jdpiguet

    Vezelay Route GR654 or Traditional?

    Be careful: GR's are marked Red-White Voie de Vézelay is marked Yellow/Blue See this link for more information. Buen Camino, Jacques-D.
  6. jdpiguet

    Are you ready for another round of "I can't find a bed"

    Go to the next albergue/bar/church/place where people gather and ask them for help. Buen Camino, Jacques-D.
  7. jdpiguet

    Starting 80k before SJPdP…..

    Another possibility would be to start from Orthez, on the Voie de Vézelay. It is around 70 km before St-Jean-Pied-de-Port and has a train station. Buen Camino, Jacques-D.
  8. jdpiguet

    Accommodation Terminology. Does Gite = Albergue?

    Hi Robo, You're right: a "gite" is like a private albergue: basic is a bed in a dormitory, but you may find private rooms and more services (like a dinner). "Chambre d'hôtes" is more like B&B or Casa Rural. Most cases the price will reflect the comfort difference. "Demi pension" means that...
  9. jdpiguet

    Memorial Garden for Denise Thiem near Astorga

    May the following webpage can bring some lights? Pilgrim Memorial in Astorga Buen Camino, Jacques-D.
  10. jdpiguet

    Can I Walk the Last 100km of Camino Frances with a Wheeled Walker?

    In 2022, 127 pilgrims in wheel chair received a Compostella. Yes, it is possible to do it. Not easy, but possible. Buen Camino, Jacques-D.
  11. jdpiguet

    Start the Vezelay in July - Pilgrim accommodation and refugees

    When you are at L'Esprit du Chemin in Anthien, you may meet Arno, who is one of the maintainer of https://www.voiedevezelay.eu/en . He may be able to help in contacting further hosts for you. Buen Camino, Jacques-D.
  12. jdpiguet

    Vezelay Route GR654 or Traditional?

    The GR 654 is a hiking trail (GR means Grande Randonnée). The route coming from the yellow Guide Chassain is the historical way, or at least as close as possible to it. The main difference is that the GR654 is around 200 km longer. The historical way is maintained by the "Association des Amis...
  13. jdpiguet

    Start the Vezelay in July - Pilgrim accommodation and refugees

    Complete and accurate information about the full Voie-de-Vézelay can be found here: https://www.voiedevezelay.eu/en/tracks-guides And latest news/info can be found at the Pilgrim Office in Vézelay: 24 rue Saint Pierre - 89450 Vézelay Phone : +33 3 86 32 38 11 Buen Camino, Jacques-D.
  14. jdpiguet

    Vezelay route early May 2023

    The Voie de Vezelay is not so popular. Accomodations can be quite scarce. I would reccomend you to book 1-2 days in advance. See the portal for la Voie de Vezelay for the most up-to-date information. Buen Camino, Jacques-D.
  15. jdpiguet

    Finding and communicating location during emergency (or just generally)

    From the mobile phone point-of-view, 112 is a special number: You can dial it without unlocking the phone You can make a call without SIM You can make a call on an other operator network These functions are part of the standards all mobile devices should comply in order to be sold. In short...
  16. jdpiguet

    Vezelay route early May 2023

    Hi Angela, Have a look to https://www.voiedevezelay.eu/en Buen Camino, Jacques-D.
  17. jdpiguet

    Euro Phone Charger with Dual Output

    I am using several pieces of this one: AliExpress Fast charging and reliable... Don't forget to select the EU format if you order it... Buen Camino, Jacques-D.
  18. jdpiguet

    Polling Fellow Walkers - Start in SJPP or Pamplona?

    I would go to the SJPDP, check the weather forecasts at the Pilgrim Office and decide to wait one or two days if necessary for a better weather. In 2017, I was there with a pilgrim friend who was eager to go over the Pyrenees. He got pouring rain all the day. I started one day later, got very...
  19. jdpiguet

    How do you choose your first Camino route?

    Strangely I haven't choose a camino: the camino chooses me! I never thought of it, it was always clear as water: I will start from Vézelay. 15 years ago, but I still remember that I never questioned it and was sure from the first time I thought of going to Santiago that the first steps would be...
  20. jdpiguet

    Transport to St Bernard Pass hospice

    As you can see on this timetable there is a bus from "Orsières" to "Le Grand-St-Bernard, Hospice". It is running only in the good season (25 June till 25 September). You'll need around 3.5 hours from Geneva Airport to the Hospice. You can check the schedule and buy tickets here. Simply the fill...

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