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I will be able to give you live updates as I am volunteering that week in the Pilgrim Office in St Jean Pied de Port.Was there last year at the same period volunteering there for the first time and it was hectic.
Should have added you can purchase a credencial from the Pilgrim's Office the following morning.It opens from 7.30 a m.
I was a volunteer there last year.
Can I just add many of these pilgrims were first timers.They were completely unaware that reservations could be made in advance for Roncesvalles.
There is less capacity in St Jean Pied de Port this year.Some gîtes have not reopened and one ,I stand to be corrected ,has been placed on the...
I was a volunteer in the Accueil des Pèlerins St Jean De Port last week.2760 pilgrims arrived for a credential or information or both..Everything was booked out.40 pilgrims on one night were without beds and had to stay in the gym .One German pilgrim who had walked from Moissac told me of her...
There is another option on their website which refers to guests who can stay for a minimum of 3 nights and up to a maximum of 7.They are invited to make a voluntary donation.I posted this earlier but made an error regarding the maximum number of days you can stay.
Aside from the obvious, what are some unmissable albergues or experiences for Catholics? Are there any retreat spots along the way?
As an example, I missed out on Zabaldika, but I wish I would have known about the sisters of the sacred heart and their albergue. They seem to be a bit off...
Veteran pilgrim Alvaro Lazaga set off on his 47th Camino today.First stage St Jean pied de Port via Valcarlos to Roncesvalles.
Beautiful route but challenging ,in parts.
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