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[QUOTE="Fletcher, post: 16875, member: 2466"] Leave early and take it easy. I found it sustained hard work, but certainly do-able and I have a chest condition which makes climbing difficult for me. I still noticed that many people, including youngsters (I'm 58), took it even slower than me. Carry plenty of water and snacks, and stop often, especially if it's your first day. I met a few people who tackled it rather too aggressively and ended up with strains and aches that lasted for days afterwards. One actually had to go home - to Canada - a disaster! Regarding route options, watch out as you begin the descent on the Spanish side. One path drops very steeply down through the woods, the more popular and safer alternative follows a minor road to Roncesvalles. I had been pressed into guiding an older Norwegian lady over as it was her first day and she was apprehensive about going alone. Sadly for her I didn't look at the guide book and just followed the most obvious waymarks from the top down into the steep woods. It was fine weather and no real danger, but she became very uneasy and tired, and I thought I was going to have to leave her to get help. I ended up carrying both rucksacks, but she got there and was prefectly fine after a glass of wine! [/QUOTE]
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