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How long does it take to walk the entire Camino Francés, from St. Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostela?
John Brierley’s sense is that most people take 4 weeks. He describes a pace that will allow you to reach Santiago gracefully in 5 weeks — 35 days with 2 rest days. He likes the idea...
Hi, Iriebabel!
After I shower with my keen sandals and use them to walk in the refúgio or to go to the village they keep wet forever.
How do you manage to dry them after shower and before walking in the refúgio or going to village?
Thanks for your advice!
There’s not enough time for them...
I have gotten toe nail damage hiking with Lowa Renegades, toe blisters hiking with Keen Newport H2 and never-dry feet showering and walking to village with Keen Newport H2.
How to avoid these problems?
Thank you for your advice!
I have tested Lowa Renegades hiking boots for hiking and Keen...
So, no raincoat? I have already read that the raincoat plus the pack raincover doesn’t cover the pack straps. But raincoat seems so much better than a poncho. What tells us the voice of experience?
Indeed, attending Mass in Roncesvalles will be such a nice kick-off to the way.
I will certainly do that.
Thank you for your recommendation.
Divine inspiration in our Way.
Hi, davebugg
Gîte Makila and Beilari are great choices.
I have booked Gîte Makila at Booking.com.
Thank you for your help!
Both are very well recommended by past guests at Booking.com.
The Road Not Taken
BY ROBERT FROST
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim...
Hi, fellow pilgrims!
I plan to arrive at SJPDP on Sunday, September 23 at 19:15 and walk to Roncesvalles the following morning.
What accommodations would you recommend booking in advance in SJPDP and Roncesvalles?
Thank you for your help.
I read that the accommodations may be crowded at...
Hi, KinkyOne
I requested a quote from Express Bourricot for a transfer from Biarritz Airport to Saint Jean Pied de Port for Sunday, September 23, at 18:15.
They will check their availability and answer within 48h.
Thank you for your help.
So I can reach st JPP at 19:15.
Dear fellow pilgrims
My flight from Madrid arrives at Biarritz Airport on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 17:45.
What is the best transportation option to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port?
Thank you very much!
Rome2rio informs that Bayonne Radio Taxi would take 51 minutes and cost from €55 to €70...
Which of the following backpacking packs would you recommend for Camino Frances from late September through October?
Source: https://www.switchbacktravel.com/best-backpacking-backpacks
1. Osprey Atmos AG [50]
Weight: [4 lbs.]
Fabric: Nylon (100D x 630D)
Capacity: [50L]
What we like: Close...
Greetings, davebugg!
I consider the low-top hiking shoes alternative.
What about Salomon X Ultra 3 GTX low-top hiking shoes? How would you recommend it?
Thanks for your advice.
My concern with the low-top is the cold weather in October, the mountains from SJPP through Puente la Reina and...
Which of the following hiking boots would you recommend for Camino Frances from late September through October?
Source: https://www.switchbacktravel.com/best-hiking-boots
1. Salomon Quest 4D 3 GTX
Category: Midweight
Weight: 2 lbs. 13.8 oz.
Waterproof: Yes (Gore-Tex)
What we like: Tough and...
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