Altitude Issues in Pyrenees?

[contraprincess]

As I have posted in other threads, I had a brain tumor back in 2009. I suffer from some altitude issues and has anyone been through the Pyrenees that have dealt with this in the past?

-DMC

 

[peregrina2000]

Hi, DMC,
My hat's off to you! I wish you the best on your camino. As you may know, the highest point is 1430 m or 4719' high, and you will start in St. Jean at 180 m/ 594' Is it the absolute elevation level or the change in elevation that you are concerned about?

Buen camino, Laurie

 

[contraprincess]

I do some hiking in New England so 4k feet isn't that bad and I should be able to handle it.

Thanks for the reply.

DMC

 

[dougfitz]

The drop in aircraft cabin air pressure on your flight across is more likely to be a problem. If your physician is happy for you to fly, you should not have a problem crossing the Pyrenees. The WHO travel advice on cabin air pressure is at http://www.who.int/ith/mode_of_travel/cab/en/index.html.

Regards,

 

[tyrrek]

Hi! Yes, the altitudes reached on the Camino aren't enough to affect you in terms of thin air etc, however as you have a specific medical issue it could be worth mentioning to the doctor anyway, just in case. Buen Camino!

 

[ZenPeregrino]

On the opposite side of this issue, I live just above 7,000 feet elevation so I found that I had a little "extra" capacity on the Camino ascents when others who live near sea level were winded. It made up just a bit for doing very little physical training ahead of time.

 

[contraprincess]

Thank you everyone for the information It was very helpful

Donna