Anthony Wellman
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- June 2017
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Hi everyone
My partner and I are hoping to walk from the start of Camino France for about 8 days in June. We were wondering whether we can book rooms in advance separately or whether we have to go through a trekking company who do it for you.
If we can book ourselves, where do we go for that or rather which website is best?
Any other tips would be gratefully received.
Many thanks for your time. I am very new to this!
Tony
Hello Caminitos,
I have a list of albergues in St. Jean. Any recommendations for a inexpensive, smaller one?
Also, I have applied to my certification papers so when I arrive in San Sebastian I can stay at an albergue as well and meet some other peregrinos. Any suggestions for a place there?
Muchas gracias!
Sue
Hello Caminitos,
I have a list of albergues in St. Jean. Any recommendations for a inexpensive, smaller one?
Also, I have applied to my certification papers so when I arrive in San Sebastian I can stay at an albergue as well and meet some other peregrinos. Any suggestions for a place there?
Muchas gracias!
Sue
So are you going to walk the Frances or the Norte?
Get a guidebook that lists all the private accommodations that you are interested in. Pick which cities/towns you want to stop in. Pick the private accommodation you want there, and look them up on the net. Quite often they have their own website where you can contact them via telephone or email and make reservations.
I don't recommend going through one of those trekking companies.
ultreia
I understand the confusion
I am walking the Frances route, but am staying one night in San Sebastian on the way
You can't make reservations at municipal albergues.Why private? What are the municipal ones like? Actually, what are the real differences between the different varieties?
Thanks!
The main differences are that you will have lots of bunk beds in a room with some variably private sanitary facilities nearby. The place will be full of pilgrims of all nationalities and none, most of whom will be fairly civilized though it does have to be said that some won't be (snoring and farting are common but not encouraged).Why private? What are the municipal ones like? Actually, what are the real differences between the different varieties?
Hello Sue and Anthony,Why private? What are the municipal ones like? Actually, what are the real differences between the different varieties?
Thanks!
You might take a bus from CdG airport to downtown Paris/Gare Montparnasse.
The name of the Paris airport autobus coach is Le Bus Direct; see more in English here--
http://www.lebusdirect.com/en/
You can buy your ticket on line if you wish.
At the Gare Montparnasse buy a ticket to Bayonne on the next fast TGV train plus a ticket from Bayonne to Saint Jean Pied de Port on local line TER 62.
Good luck and Bon voyage!
I'm with you! The hardest part of my Camino was letting go of the Control I actually believed I had over my life and surroundings. Silly me! Once I gave it up and just walked in faith I had surprises and blessings all around me. I tried them all, municipals, convents, monastaries, albergues, hostels, even a few hotel nights. I learned something from each day and each night.Hello Sue and Anthony,
When you arrive at the SJPdP Pilgrim Office, they will let you know where the beds are available if you haven't made a reservation. I took the leap to let fate find me the perfect bunk and I was not disappointed at the refugio municipal. Met a young couple in the bunk next to mine that I met on our last day walking into Santiago.
I didn't want to set myself up for disappointment by having too many expectations about making plans...trust the magic of the Camino to lead your decisions, whether it is to reserve along the way, or be more in the "moment." Some of the most memorable experiences I had was staying in towns and at albergues that 1) had a bed and or 2) appealed to my sensibilities that particular day. For me, "over planning" was a distraction from enjoying the present moment (over and over again!!!), which was the biggest gift on my journey.
Buen Camino y ultreia!
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