Brad Chatellier
New Member
Hello All,
My trip is underway and I´m currently at in Roncesvalles, staying at the youth hostel. I got into SJPdP on Thursday the 11th, checked in with the wonderful pilgrim´s office staff, and had one of the best meals of my life at Hotel Ramuntcho right there in the old town... spent the night too. As I am still getting over a nasty flu, I decided to take it easy the first day and I set out on the Route Napeleon to Orrison on Friday. SO glad I did it that way. The portion to Orrison is the most strenuous in terms of climb and I´m not sure I wouldn´t have collapsed on the way otherwise. The new rufuge in Orrison is LOVELY (call for reservations a must) and I made friends with a nice group of Aussie ladies. After a much needed night´s sleep we set out this morning in heavy mist and after 8 hours (at a very leisurely pace I might add), we ended up in Roncesvalles. I highly recommend the Route Napoleon and the steep shortcut down through the forest at the very end... so lovely. At any rate I´m quite ready for another night of sleep. I´ll be happy to pass any useful information along to those in need. Many gracious and wonderful pilgrims so far... I´m loving it.
Cheers
My trip is underway and I´m currently at in Roncesvalles, staying at the youth hostel. I got into SJPdP on Thursday the 11th, checked in with the wonderful pilgrim´s office staff, and had one of the best meals of my life at Hotel Ramuntcho right there in the old town... spent the night too. As I am still getting over a nasty flu, I decided to take it easy the first day and I set out on the Route Napeleon to Orrison on Friday. SO glad I did it that way. The portion to Orrison is the most strenuous in terms of climb and I´m not sure I wouldn´t have collapsed on the way otherwise. The new rufuge in Orrison is LOVELY (call for reservations a must) and I made friends with a nice group of Aussie ladies. After a much needed night´s sleep we set out this morning in heavy mist and after 8 hours (at a very leisurely pace I might add), we ended up in Roncesvalles. I highly recommend the Route Napoleon and the steep shortcut down through the forest at the very end... so lovely. At any rate I´m quite ready for another night of sleep. I´ll be happy to pass any useful information along to those in need. Many gracious and wonderful pilgrims so far... I´m loving it.
Cheers