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I don't know if it's too late to help Annie make her plans, but I'll answer in case others are planning to leave from Oloron.
I did the Aragones last summer, and I flew into Pau on Ryan Air. From there it was a very short train ride to Oloron.
I thought about starting in Lourdes, but...
Hi Isabel,
I just got home from walking the Aragones. It was amazing. I walked from Oloron to Logrono and once I reached the Camino Frances I realized exactly why I enjoyed it so much.
From mid-July in Oloron, we had no problem on the Aragones with albergues being full with the exception...
Buen Camino, Caminobrit!
I'm also excited to read your posts because I will be starting the Aragones in 8 weeks. I'm so happy to hear that Oloron has a new refuge. That is where we plan to start, and I'm so glad to hear that it has nice facilities.
I'll be interested to read all about...
Thanks so much for the reply! Your PM and the others I've received have been incredibly helpful.
It gives me lots to obsess over for the next 2 months. Can't wait to read your blog entries.
Buen Camino!
Dominick
Hi Everyone,
I'm going to be walking the Aragones in July 09. Flying to Pau from London on Ryan Air and want to begin in Oloron Ste Marie, but I was thinking of starting in Lourdes. The problem is that I am walking with a friend who has never done this before (I've done the Frances once...
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