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sjpp to roncesvalles

  1. Orisson

    made reservation request at the Refuge Orrison but having difficulty try to pay for same on their website. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you.
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    Snow conditions on Route Napoleon for Camino Frances in April

    Planning to start the Camino Frances from St Jean on April 3rd. Any thoughts/advice on the snow conditions on the Route Napoleon at the present time?
  3. Orisson plan

    Hello! I’m planning to start the CF on May 18. I attempted to make a reservation for Orisson months ago but was thwarted by technology. It appears that the refuge there is now full. I’ve read somewhere here that I could take a taxi back to SJPdP and then another taxi back to Orisson the next...
  4. Albergues full in Orisson - bad time to start?

    Buen Camino! I'm planning on starting my Camino on April 13th and wanted to cut the first stage in half and stay in Orisson, but I'm finding all the Albergues to be full. This has made me a little worried that maybe I'm starting during a really busy time? I chose the Spring because it wasn't...
  5. Accomodation in SJPdP

    Greetings everyone. I’m new here starting my first ever camino in SJPdP 17 April. We super excited!! My friend and I will spend our first night in SJPdP before setting off the next day . We don’t have a budget restriction or concerns about style of accomodation but really want to get the...
  6. Taxis on the first Stage from SJPP

    Hi there, I am wondering if taxi’s are available on the first section of the Camino Frances… My husband and I completed the end section from Sarria to SDC in 2019 but would like to start at SJPP and complete the entire route in stages. Due to my husbands back surgery, this first stage would need...
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    Valcarlos route : some practical questions, please

    Good morning. If the French trains run on time, I will arrive in SJPP from Amsterdam at 18.18 this coming Wednesday evening 22/3. I will seek a bed in the municipal auberge. Day 1 is to Valcarlos only, as I ease this 71 year old mammal into the long walk. Q1: As the walk to Valcarlos seems...
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    Baggage Transfer from SJPDP to Roncesvalles

    Hi, I will be travelling independently from SJPD to Santiago in early April. I want to use Correos to transfer my bag however it appears they only transfer from Roncesvalles. Please can anyone give a suggestion on how to get my bag from SJPDP to Roncesvalles on day one. Many thanks. Nicola.
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    Roncesvalles albergue reservations

    I hope someone can help me. I have tried to book 4 beds at the Roncesvalles albergue online for May 17 and it looks like it won't take my reservation. My Spanish is not good so I may be missing something. Thank you in advance. Beth from North Dakota
  10. Conditions in Roncesvalles

    I’m hearing the Camino between Roncevalles and Zubiri is currently covered in snow and you have to walk on the road between the two towns. Anyone currently walking that can give an update?
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    Valcarlos to Roncesvalles in snow!

    Anyone with experience road walking Valcarlos to Roncesvalles in snow. The main road is very busy. It was rainy today on our way to Valcarlos but tomorrow there is supposed to be 4 inches of snow. Considering skipping it and starting from Roncesvalles. Thoughts. By the way we don’t take this...
  12. Valcarlos route

    Hi, I’m starting from SJPP on 28th March so have to take the Valcarlos route. Just wondered how easy it is to navigate without walking on the main road the whole time? Is the route signposted at all? I’m heading to Roncesvalles that day. Thanks!
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    Transportation from SJPDP to Orrison

    I arrive in SJPDP early on May 1. Planning to hike up to Orrison and return to SJPDP where I have reservations that night. Next day want to get transportation up to Orrison where I’ll continue on to Roncesvalles. Is expressbourricot the only option? How far in advance would I need to make a...
  14. What time is mass in Roncesvalles?

    I read through an incredibly long thread about Roncesvalles - all the good and the bad - and many mentioned attending mass. But no one mentioned what time mass is. I also read a thread that was created to specifically answer this question, but again no one actually posted the time. Anways, that...
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    Booking Orisson

    Looking for advice. I've tried booking into Orisson for a date in mid-May but am having no luck getting a response to either their web page booking service, or an email. I do understand that they are currently closed, but wondering whether anyone is doing their booking admin. I'm only anxious...
  16. SJPP Accommodation

    Hi. I plan to stop for 2 nights in SJPP before setting off on the 4th May 2023. Looking for somewhere that will allow me to stop 2 nights. Any recommendations? Thank you.
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    Orisson

    Has anybody made a request for a reservation on the Orisson website, and if so how long before you got confirmation and link for payment.
  18. Pyrenees difficulty

    Hello I am going to walk camino from Roncevalles to Navarette . Can't do the whole thing and this is my 1st time. I have months to prep still and I am 61 in reasonably good shape . I am considering starting in St Jean de Port How difficult is the stretch from St Jean to Roncesvalles ?
  19. Is the Albergue in Roncesvalles a “must”?

    I was curious for your opinions about whether or not a stay at the Albergue was something not to be missed for first time pilgrims? I’m really asking about the experience more than anything else. Or is one equally served staying either elsewhere in Roncesvalles or moving on to Burguete? (Based...
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    Camino through the Pyrenees

    Hi everyone, My daughter and I walked the trek from Porto to Santiago last year. Next year we're going to do the Frances route. I'd like to do the challenge of hiking the height of the Pyrenees but would like to break it up into 2 days instead of 1. Also would like to stay in a hotel. Our...