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Thanks for the info Trecile. May need to have a rethink or miss a few of the alternate routes?The albergue in Irun closes at 10pm, and does not accept reservations. You can find other accommodations in Irún on Gronze.
Irún, Guipúzcoa | Albergues y Hoteles | Gronze.com
Albergues, Hoteles y Servicios para Peregrinos en Irún, Guipúzcoa, en el Camino de Santiago.www.gronze.com
BTW, Gronze divides the Norte into 38 stages, not including all the coastal variants, so your plan may be a bit optimistic. Some of the Gronze stages are short enough to combine. I have completed all stages in 33 days, but not with all the coastal variants.
I have edited my post. Gronze actually has 36 stages from Irún, and 38 from Bayonne.@trecile , excuse my ignorance but 38 days seems to make for some awfully short days ( only 21km on average). I haven't looked at this camino yet, is that because there's so much elevation or is it because of the distances between some of the towns?
Hi Milena, i'll keep an eye out for you. Buen CaminoHi Mark, I will be starting from Bilbao on April 25th. Being a really slow walker you will most surely catch up to me. Say hi if you see me. My backpack will be full of patches so thats how you might recognise me from the back.
Buen Camino
I have edited my post. When I was glancing at the number of stages on Gronze I forgot that they start in Bayonne, which adds two days.Thanks for the info Trecile. May need to have a rethink or miss a few of the alternate routes?
I did the Norte. My intenerary, albergue list, is in my blog. Towards the end. I didn't write much compared to the Frances.H,i, I'm new to this forum and and plan to do my first Camino (Del Norte) starting on 24 April in Irun. My aim is to do the walk in 31 days but following all of the coastal alternatives, I have also planned in 3 days contingency. Has anyone completed the route in this timeframe that can recommend stages, places to stay etc. I would like to stay in Albergues where possible. Any other advice on travelling this time of year would also be appreciated.
My flight arrives in Biarritz late afternoon on 23rd April and the bus doesn't get into Irun until around 9PM, will the municipal Albergue still be open and can i book in advance, if not can anyone recommend some other accommodation to book?
Thanks in advance
Mark
Hi Dan,I did the Norte. My intenerary, albergue list, is in my blog. Towards the end. I didn't write much compared to the Frances.
danscaminotravels.wordpress.com
No specific reason. Probably tired and wanting to make sure we made it to SDC.Hi Dan,
I’m doing the CDN September 2024. Your blog will be a good read.
I note that you did >150 miles by transport. Any specific reason you missed out these stages ?
Cheers
About what everyone attests are the difficulties of this route: is it the constant ups and downs, long steady climbs, quick and steep descents, actual rock climbing with unsure footing, or all of the above? I'll also be there in late April - a very slow walker taking short stages with my own backpack. Thanks! Log in
Yes. Up and down, especially stepping downhill at irregular intervals. It's the only one of four routes on which I "cheated" using public transport because of effect on knees that first week. As a point of comparison I had no problem at all with the Primitivo or any other route before or since. If I were to do that part of the Norte again I'd stop at San Juan and not wear myself out the first day. Even though it would make a short leg to San Sebastien that segment is among the most difficult. And then take it slower to Bilbao if needed.About what everyone attests are the difficulties of this route: is it the constant ups and downs, long steady climbs, quick and steep descents, actual rock climbing with unsure footing, or all of the above? I'll also be there in late April - a very slow walker taking short stages with my own backpack. Thanks!
Super helpful—thank you. I am planning on short (and some really short!) stages instead of taking zero days. At age 72 and for my 4th Camino I’m also OK with using pub trans now and then. Thank you again.Yes. Up and down, especially stepping downhill at irregular intervals. It's the only one of four routes on which I "cheated" using public transport because of effect on knees that first week. As a point of comparison I had no problem at all with the Primitivo or any other route before or since. If I were to do that part of the Norte again I'd stop at San Juan and not wear myself out the first day. Even though it would make a short leg to San Sebastien that segment is among the most difficult. And then take it slower to Bilbao if needed.
I wanted to spend more than just a few hours overnight in San Sebastián, so arriving there from Pasajes de San Juan around 11am was perfect. I had booked in at a pensión where I was able to leave my backpack at reception until my room was ready, so I had time to explore the city unburdened.I were to do that part of the Norte again I'd stop at San Juan and not wear myself out the first day. Even though it would make a short leg to San Sebastien that segment is among the most difficult. And then take it slower to Bilbao if needed.
Did you know that the Yellow Deli is owned by the Twelve Tribes cult?For lunch in San Sebastian try the chili at the Yellow Deli in old town. Then, too many good dinner options around town. Buen Camino
How do I find the coastal variants please?The albergue in Irun closes at 10pm, and does not accept reservations. You can find other accommodations in Irún on Gronze.
Irún, Guipúzcoa | Albergues y Hoteles | Gronze.com
Albergues, Hoteles y Servicios para Peregrinos en Irún, Guipúzcoa, en el Camino de Santiago.www.gronze.com
BTW, Gronze divides the Norte into 36 stages from Irún, not including all the coastal variants, so your plan may be a bit optimistic. Some of the Gronze stages are short enough to combine. I have completed all stages in 33 days, but not with all the coastal variants.
Please, guys. No religious comments. It's everyone's own choice!Did you know that the Yellow Deli is owned by the Twelve Tribes cult?
“They are evil”: Ex-Twelve Tribes members describe child abuse, control inside religious cult
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Hello Mark. My wife and I walked from Irun to Villaviciosa last year commencing on 28 Apr and then turned onto the Primitivo to walk to Santiago de Compostela. We had walked three Caminos previously (the Camino Frances; the Via Podiensis and the Via Francigena, but only from Great St Bernard's Pass).H,i, I'm new to this forum and and plan to do my first Camino (Del Norte) starting on 24 April in Irun. My aim is to do the walk in 31 days but following all of the coastal alternatives, I have also planned in 3 days contingency. Has anyone completed the route in this timeframe that can recommend stages, places to stay etc. I would like to stay in Albergues where possible. Any other advice on travelling this time of year would also be appreciated.
My flight arrives in Biarritz late afternoon on 23rd April and the bus doesn't get into Irun until around 9PM, will the municipal Albergue still be open and can i book in advance, if not can anyone recommend some other accommodation to book?
Thanks in advance
Mark
Thanks Trecile, very useful. If i aim for 33 days it gives me two days to spare. I am fit for my age am experienced in mountain / hill walking in the past. I am currently walking 15 -20km everyday and will be stepping up my training next month.I have done all or part of the Norte several times. I had to abandon it the first time due to shin splints. I finished it the following year.
These are the stages from those two Caminos.
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That sounds sufficient for training - don't overdo it. There's no need to walk a Camino before your Camino, but you can add your backpack on some of your walks if you haven't already.. I am currently walking 15 -20km everyday and will be stepping up my training next month.
Take a look at this thread for a list of coastal variants on the Norte.How do I find the coastal variants please?
Thank you so much for this and for all the other folks on here who you help.Take a look at this thread for a list of coastal variants on the Norte.
I didn’t see religious comments from any guys, but interesting to read the attachments.Please, guys. No religious comments. It's everyone's own choice!
I quite agree. Getting to San PASAJES nearly polished me off. Definitely stay there for a nightYes. Up and down, especially stepping downhill at irregular intervals. It's the only one of four routes on which I "cheated" using public transport because of effect on knees that first week. As a point of comparison I had no problem at all with the Primitivo or any other route before or since. If I were to do that part of the Norte again I'd stop at San Juan and not wear myself out the first day. Even though it would make a short leg to San Sebastien that segment is among the most difficult. And then take it slower to Bilbao if needed.
Look at your stats! You are a Norte expert.I quite agree. Getting to San PASAJES nearly polished me off. Definitely stay there for a night
Hi Mark, have a look at Bus 3 from Bayonne to Hendaye which stops at airport. Arriving opposite Hendaye main train station you walk back up to smaller station for short train journey to Irun, second stop. It is then a short walk to albergue. Another option is to walk across bridge into Spain and continue to albergue,see mapy.cz for fast or tourist Camino route.H,i, I'm new to this forum and and plan to do my first Camino (Del Norte) starting on 24 April in Irun. My aim is to do the walk in 31 days but following all of the coastal alternatives, I have also planned in 3 days contingency. Has anyone completed the route in this timeframe that can recommend stages, places to stay etc. I would like to stay in Albergues where possible. Any other advice on travelling this time of year would also be appreciated.
My flight arrives in Biarritz late afternoon on 23rd April and the bus doesn't get into Irun until around 9PM, will the municipal Albergue still be open and can i book in advance, if not can anyone recommend some other accommodation to book?
Thanks in advance
Mark
Hi mark, I will be 2 days in front so u may catch me up. Hopefully c u there. HelenH,i, I'm new to this forum and and plan to do my first Camino (Del Norte) starting on 24 April in Irun. My aim is to do the walk in 31 days but following all of the coastal alternatives, I have also planned in 3 days contingency. Has anyone completed the route in this timeframe that can recommend stages, places to stay etc. I would like to stay in Albergues where possible. Any other advice on travelling this time of year would also be appreciated.
My flight arrives in Biarritz late afternoon on 23rd April and the bus doesn't get into Irun until around 9PM, will the municipal Albergue still be open and can i book in advance, if not can anyone recommend some other accommodation to book?
Thanks in advance
Mark
Buen Caminol. You have chosen the best Camino and enjoy. Buen Camino.H,i, I'm new to this forum and and plan to do my first Camino (Del Norte) starting on 24 April in Irun. My aim is to do the walk in 31 days but following all of the coastal alternatives, I have also planned in 3 days contingency. Has anyone completed the route in this timeframe that can recommend stages, places to stay etc. I would like to stay in Albergues where possible. Any other advice on travelling this time of year would also be appreciated.
My flight arrives in Biarritz late afternoon on 23rd April and the bus doesn't get into Irun until around 9PM, will the municipal Albergue still be open and can i book in advance, if not can anyone recommend some other accommodation to book?
Thanks in advance
Mark
I've been looking at the Norte as well over the last few days. A couple of things I've gleamed as I've not done this one before. There are a few hostels in Biarritz. One option you could consider would be to fly in and then take it slooooowwwwwww (you may be knackered and hanging around for 5 hours for a bus ain't going to help), book in local and avail yourself of French cuisine in the evening, relax, then get a bus / or walk / or use blahblahcar and set off the next morning. Personally, just for fun, you could also hitch from their airport down to the border, or you might also think about a taxi - you are only 30kms away, 30 - 40 mins in a car, so maybe not outrageously costly, and of course you may also meet someone doing the same as you at the airport and could share a taxi. Have a look at the airport and local facilities on Google Maps, it's all very close!H,i, I'm new to this forum and and plan to do my first Camino (Del Norte) starting on 24 April in Irun. My aim is to do the walk in 31 days but following all of the coastal alternatives, I have also planned in 3 days contingency. Has anyone completed the route in this timeframe that can recommend stages, places to stay etc. I would like to stay in Albergues where possible. Any other advice on travelling this time of year would also be appreciated.
My flight arrives in Biarritz late afternoon on 23rd April and the bus doesn't get into Irun until around 9PM, will the municipal Albergue still be open and can i book in advance, if not can anyone recommend some other accommodation to book?
Thanks in advance
Mark
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