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  1. Raymond

    Instead of Sarria to Santiago-any other100-150 km on the Frances

    If you are worried about tough climbs another section you could consider is Burgos to Sahagun. It falls within the 100 to 150 Km range and , apart from a bit of a hill just out of Castrojeriz, is a reasonable walk. Again both these locations are reachable by direct trains from Madrid. If you...
  2. Raymond

    Instead of Sarria to Santiago-any other100-150 km on the Frances

    My introduction to the Camino was Pamplona to Logrono. 8 years later I am still walking various bits of different Caminos. Last year I repeated that section. Pamplona is accessible from Madrid on Renfe trains with a change in Zaragoza and there are trains direct to Madrid from Logrono. It is...
  3. Raymond

    Seeing a lot of pilgrims starting in Roncesvalles...issues with SJPDP now?

    If Memory serves me correctly this is the border crossing on the Napoleon route !!
  4. Raymond

    Seeing a lot of pilgrims starting in Roncesvalles...issues with SJPDP now?

    Many people will have made flight bookings in advance to keep the cost down . Most lightly looking at restrictions in place at the time of booking. Crossing borders is a major consideration. I would consider this to be one of the major factors in the increase in numbers starting in Roncevalles...
  5. Raymond

    St. Jean to Burgos

    For me this was the most interesting bit of the Camino. From the community meal and the first morning seeing the amazing view from Orison to the changing views along this stretch. The fellow peregrinos along the way. The pintxos in Pamplona and Legrono and the beautiful churches in even the...
  6. Raymond

    Would love a bit of advice on my route plan :)

    Go for Pamplona and, if you are worried about the hip problems get your backpack transported forward every few days to give yourself an easy day.. you are allowing your self plenty of time. Buen camino
  7. Raymond

    Return to the Camino Frances

    Hi, I had to unexpectedly break my walk in the same location. Got to Leon then train to Madrid-Chamartin and flight back to Ireland. Look for the bus timetable a week or so from now. They don't very often change the schedule so it will give you an idea of what to get. Looking at the Time...
  8. Raymond

    Orisson or onwards to Roncesvalles

    The view from Orisson early Morning. Need one say any more. it is worth stopping just for the early morning views !! Buen Camino.
  9. Raymond

    How many days walking for Camino Frances

    25K a day without an odd rest day can be a bit of an ask. There are beautiful locations along the way that are worth stopping over. Burgos is a good example. 5 days walking will get you to Muxia and Finisterre from Santiago. Take your time and enjoy rather than pushing yourself. If you can...
  10. Raymond

    Carry On Question?

    I have checked my backpack almost every time as the Security can vary depending on the mood of the individual screening the bags. Friends have had poles confiscated. The one time I decided to carry my pack on board, through Madrid on the way home, my poles were confiscated. I have never had an...
  11. Raymond

    Super newbie...newbie questions (sorry)

    Hi Sam, I went back with a group of friends to just do the last bit. We decided to stay in small hostals/pensions. See attached with various stages that we did. 6 days walking and a bit of time in Santiago. I have left the various places that we booked in. If you want to book accommodation, we...
  12. Raymond

    It’s 2 April. Is Napoleon pass open?

    I hav walked both. The valcares route has most of the climb towards the end of the route. From 400 meters above sea level to about 1200 meters asl. This is over the 6 K or so -then plus the short down hill into Roncesvalles.About 2k. It is a nice easy climb until then. If it is hot be...

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