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  1. Bouwmeester

    Alternatives to Cizur Menor

    Thank you all for the additional advice. Will try to get to Pamplona early in any case, and then see what's the best way to go. I noticed that some albergues are opened during San Fermín, such as Casa Paderborn - but indeed, most are not. Renshaw, are you sure Trinidad de Arre is also opened...
  2. Bouwmeester

    Albergue in Zariquiegui [not] closed

    Any updates on this one? I might stay there in July; hope that they'll be opened by then!
  3. Bouwmeester

    Alternatives to Cizur Menor

    Thanks again for your advice, Margaret. You're right about the luck of the draw - I'm aware that it's crowded in summer, but was most concerned about the part just after Pamplona because of all the festivities going on. However, I just realised that I might happen to find a bed in Cizur Menor...
  4. Bouwmeester

    Alternatives to Cizur Menor

    Hi all, thanks for your advice! Really helpful. I've purchased Brierley's maps, but I don't want to cling onto his stages too much - although I don't think there's much of a difference during the first few days. The stage to Pamplona/Cizur Menor, however, is about 20 kms, so walking on for a few...
  5. Bouwmeester

    Alternatives to Cizur Menor

    I expect to walk through Pamplona on July 12th (during San Fermín) and thought of staying in one of the albergues in Cizur Menor that night. However, I'll probably not be the only pilgrim who chooses CM as an alternative to the crowds in Pamplona. So, just in case I'll get to Cizur Menor and...
  6. Bouwmeester

    The 790 km sign near Roncesvalles

    This 'distance debate' even more interesting than I expected it to be :-) I agree with you both though, the minor discrepancies aren't very important in comparison to the entire journey. I'm really looking forward to it!
  7. Bouwmeester

    The 790 km sign near Roncesvalles

    Hi all, I noticed the 790 km sign in the trailer of The Way, looked it up and found out it's next to the road near Roncesvalles. Just curious why it says 790 km though? I realise that it's a motorway sign, but Google Maps says it's around 750 km by car from Roncesvalles to SdC (and exactly 787...
  8. Bouwmeester

    Pamplona Albergue during San Fermin

    That's good to hear, thank you. Thanks also for the updated map, will keep it in mind!
  9. Bouwmeester

    Pamplona Albergue during San Fermin

    Thanks for the map, Istvan, that could prove to be helpful indeed :-) I expect to walk through Pamplona on July 12 – any chance that it's slightly less crowded in the city centre by then, or does the cooling-down only really starts after the 14th? I plan to look for a bed in Cizur Menor (or...
  10. Bouwmeester

    Finding Albergue's upon arrival in a town

    Ah, thanks for this topic. Was just wondering about this myself. Buen Camino!
  11. Bouwmeester

    Accommodation during summer

    Thanks! I heard about them, but was still doubtful whether to book a B&B for my first night or to stay in a pilgrim's hostel straight away. You're right, the latter is probably the most special way to start off. I'll keep Sarria in mind. Guesthouses would be a reasonable alternative if it gets...
  12. Bouwmeester

    Accommodation during summer

    Hi LT and Kelly, Thanks for your replies! I really love the idea of improvising and not planning ahead too much (apart from a loose itinerary), so it's great to hear that this is also possible during high season. I'll keep the feast days and festivals and such in mind though. I think I'll only...
  13. Bouwmeester

    Accommodation during summer

    Hey everyone, Thanks so much for the information available on this forum. I've already found answers to several questions I had. I'm planning to walk the Camino from SJPdP, starting in early July. I read some topics in which people asked about the weather and accommodation in summer; I'm mostly...

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