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  1. peregrina2000

    Orisson question

    I know there are tons of threads about Orisson, but I have a very specific question. The search function hasn’t given me the info I need. I remember staying in Orisson in a room that was across the road from the main building, under the deck where people sit outside. I believe it had only...
  2. kimberlyerind

    Roncesvalles during Good Friday

    Hi all, Long time dreamer, first time walker. I am in currently planning my first camino to start on April 14, 2022. I am staying the night at Albergue Borda and on to Roncesvalles on April 15, A.K.A. good friday. What I am trying to find is the time for the Good Friday Mass in Roncesvalles. I...
  3. B

    Where to stay in St. Jean Pied de Port?

    Hello all! We are beginning the Camino Frances in mid August...I have searched the forum but I am looking for recent info on where to stay in SJPDP for a night before heading out. any suggestions? Many thanks for your expertise! be well bill
  4. Streetfood

    Walking from SJPDP to Roncesvalles: Alternative Routes and Overnight Options

    Hi Everyone, Thanks for your advice. I don't want to walk from SJPDP to Roncesvalles in a single day. Normally I would overnight at Orisson before continuing to Roncesvalles on the Route de Napoleon but as I depart SJPDP on 7 April neither Refuge Orisson or Auberge Borda may be open. The obvious...
  5. Quinranda

    Private accommodations in SJPP for Camino walk with immuno-compromised daughter

    Hi there, last Camino I stayed at the wonderful Beilari in SJPP. This year I'll be walking w my immuno-compromised daughter and am planning to stay in private accommodations. Any suggestions for another great place to start our Camino? Thanks
  6. B

    One Day or Two? Walking the Camino from St Jean to Roncesvalles at 72

    I plan to walk the Camino starting from St Jean Pied de Port, next June. From what I have read, the first day from St. Jean to Roncesvalles is very difficult. Being a bit older, 72, and wanting to enjoy the walk, is it better to split the first day and spend the night about 10km outside St...
  7. A

    Roncesvalles Albergue: Booking, Availability, and COVID Restrictions

    Hi everyone I have a couple of questions re the Albergue in Roncesvalles ,have searched the forum and threads go back to 2017 so wondering about the present state of play; 1. From what I can see you don't have to book a bed but would it be advisable to do so for the coming May. 2.When booking...
  8. M

    Questions about the Napoleon Route.

    I walked the Valcarlos route to Roncevalles but am planning to do the Napoleon this April. I have a couple of questions if any pilgrim can help me: 1. I would like to do the shorter but more difficult way down from the top. I have watched a number of videos but everyone I saw took the longer...
  9. G

    Booking Roncesvalles Albergue

    Hi folks Ive filled out the online booking form for Roncessvalles but each time I try to send it says the date which is 21st May 2022 is out of season. Any help appreciated.
  10. Anniesantiago

    When does the Napoleon Route open in 2022?

    For some reason, I thought I had read on HERE that the Napoleon Route was closed through April and didn't open until 1 May. I have searched and searched but don't see the answer. Does anyone here know for SURE where I can find that information?
  11. Luap

    Pilgrims dish of the day At SJDPP?

    St Jean Pied de Port is a stunning little town! However, I am eating alone and will have no idea where to go. Can anybody suggest where to have a sufficient evening meal on a moderate budget please? I’d be grateful for your suggestions. Many thanks . Buen camino!
  12. F

    Camino Frances

    Hello Fellow Pilgrims! Has anyone ever walked from Orisson to Road D128 past La Vierge d'Orisson, to Valcarlos and then from Valcarlos to Roncesvalles? On my last Camino I found it very difficult walking from Orisson to Roncesvalles (I live on a tropical island at 2.9 ft elevation and never...
  13. Ste66

    The pyrenees in late October

    I am planning to do a small part of the camino Frances starting in St Jean pied de port, just a week or so into Logroño, I can only start around the 21st of October, I would like to know if anyone has crossed the pyrenees at this time of year and what their experiences were. Thank you in...
  14. MacMac

    Refuge Orisson most unresponsive!

    I am starting my 6th Camino next week from StJPdP. I have stayed three times at Orisson and the reservation experience was very very poor … however this time it is the worst. - I entered a reservation request in their web-based reservation system 3-4 weeks ago. No response at all. - I went to...
  15. B

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

    I'm seeing a lot of people posting about starting in Roncesvalles or Pamplona, not SJPDP. Is there something going on that makes starting in France more difficult these days? As far as I can tell, if I'm fully vaccinated I should be able to start anywhere in Spain or France. What am I missing...
  16. Jeff Mayor

    Starting in St Jean June 2021

    First time starting from St-Jean-Pied-De-Port: June 2021. Any recommendations on which route to take over the mountains would be appreciated. Also first night in SJ recommendations would be helpful.
  17. Traveller44

    Roncesvalles

    Anyone have any restaurant recommendations in Roncevalles. Thinking when I make it here a nice meal and a bottle of wine might be in order
  18. trecile

    Thinking of starting from SJPdP in September? Consider this

    September has become the most popular month to start from St Jean Pied de Port. A couple of years ago I remember reading accounts of 400+ pilgrims per day setting out from SJPdP, and the statistics from the Pilgrims Office in St Jean bear this out. I snipped a couple of charts As you can...
  19. domigee

    Announcement Refuge Orisson

    Just seen this on their website and thought it might be of help: We hope to open the Refuge the 19th of may, see you soon !! Attention, the future being uncertain we warn our customers that the deposit paid will not be refundable this even in case of pandemic, closure, impossibility to...
  20. S

    Starting out....

    I am in the preparatory stage for my May, 2022 walk from SJPP to Santiago, and I must admit that I am beginning to feel a bit....Well, overwhelmed....Especially by the first day’s segment from SJPP to Roncesvalles! Anyone out there who can lend a few words of wisdom on this first day of the journey?

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