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Also, Orisson only has dorms, and Borda has dorms and one double room.The other way is book yourself at either Orrison or Borda. These are on the "uphill" part of the climb out of St Jean. These are very popular places to stay and probably not available to the booking company.
That sounds interesting to me. Especially to break up the descent in order to save my knees. Where exactly does this rout start and where does it join the CF?Well you could start on the Aragonnes and go over the Pyrenees there instead of St. Jean. It is a beautiful route and more towns and infrastructure on the way down.
The other way is book yourself at either Orrison or Borda. These are on the "uphill" part of the climb out of St Jean. These are very popular places to stay and probably not available to the booking company.
Hi everyone,
My daughter and I walked the trek from Porto to Santiago last year. Next year we're going to do the Frances route. I'd like to do the challenge of hiking the height of the Pyrenees but would like to break it up into 2 days instead of 1. Also would like to stay in a hotel. Our tour company has us going on the "lower" less challenging route in order to support us staying in hotels. Does anyone have a recommendation on how to split the walk into 2 days, keeping the trek going through the peaks of the mountains, and staying in hotels? Thanks!
The Camino Aragonés starts at the Col de Somport and joins the Camino Francés at Puenta la Reina. Have a look at Gronze--if you use your phone with Chrome as your browser it will translate the site into English for you. By clicking on each stage you will see accommodation options to give you an idea of what's available for that segment https://www.gronze.com/camino-aragonesThat sounds interesting to me. Especially to break up the descent in order to save my knees. Where exactly does this rout start and where does it join the CF?
Thank you!! I’d like to walk the CF this spring but don’t like all the crowds and hustling in SJPDP and Roncevalles so this could be a great option.It starts in France, however, the easiest place to start would be in Somport or even Canfranc. You can take the train from Madrid to Zaragoza, then another slower train to Canfranc. Then a bus to the Somport pass. Or train to Zaragoza and bus to Jaca and bus to Somport. Transfers are all very easy. Hotel options all the way down the valley. Joins the CF at Puenta la Reina. PM if you need more details. We volunteered in Canfranc Pueblo last summer and walked part of this route. Very beautiful.
Thank you! I will.Take a look at the various threads on the forum from this route. There are several who have posted their experiences and it will give you a flavor of what to expect.
Hi everyone,
My daughter and I walked the trek from Porto to Santiago last year. Next year we're going to do the Frances route. I'd like to do the challenge of hiking the height of the Pyrenees but would like to break it up into 2 days instead of 1. Also would like to stay in a hotel. Our tour company has us going on the "lower" less challenging route in order to support us staying in hotels. Does anyone have a recommendation on how to split the walk into 2 days, keeping the trek going through the peaks of the mountains, and staying in hotels? Thanks!
Just remember that many people, myself included, treasure the memories of walking up and over the Pyrenees from STJPDP. An absolute highlight of my Camino Frances. Don’t deny yourself those memories.Thank you!! I’d like to walk the CF this spring but don’t like all the crowds and hustling in SJPDP and Roncevalles so this could be a great option.
I might catch up with you later once my plans get more clear!
Thank you!! I’d like to walk the CF this spring but don’t like all the crowds and hustling in SJPDP and Roncevalles so [the Camino Aragonese] could be a great option.
Go the mountain route...it's magical! I did it at 71....has a reservation at Orisson but chose to keep going. Next time I will stop there just to make it a bit easier on these old bones. There are no hotels on the mountain, but if you don't stay is some hostels you really are missing part of the experience!Hi everyone,
My daughter and I walked the trek from Porto to Santiago last year. Next year we're going to do the Frances route. I'd like to do the challenge of hiking the height of the Pyrenees but would like to break it up into 2 days instead of 1. Also would like to stay in a hotel. Our tour company has us going on the "lower" less challenging route in order to support us staying in hotels. Does anyone have a recommendation on how to split the walk into 2 days, keeping the trek going through the peaks of the mountains, and staying in hotels? Thanks!
Take a look at the various threads on the forum from this route. There are several who have posted their experiences and it will give you a flavor of what to expect.
My 2 stays in Orisson were 2 of my most treasured experiences and where I connected with Camino friends.Hi everyone,
My daughter and I walked the trek from Porto to Santiago last year. Next year we're going to do the Frances route. I'd like to do the challenge of hiking the height of the Pyrenees but would like to break it up into 2 days instead of 1. Also would like to stay in a hotel. Our tour company has us going on the "lower" less challenging route in order to support us staying in hotels. Does anyone have a recommendation on how to split the walk into 2 days, keeping the trek going through the peaks of the mountains, and staying in hotels? Thanks!
I used the carrier service shuttle (forgot name office conveniently located in SJPDP) to take me from ORISSON back to SJPDP) and next morning back to ORISSON. Then proceeded to Roncessville. Stayed in a one bedroom “apartment “ in Roncessville converted monastery and had best meal on entire Camino Frances for $22. It was a 5 star Micheline equivalent.Hi everyone,
My daughter and I walked the trek from Porto to Santiago last year. Next year we're going to do the Frances route. I'd like to do the challenge of hiking the height of the Pyrenees but would like to break it up into 2 days instead of 1. Also would like to stay in a hotel. Our tour company has us going on the "lower" less challenging route in order to support us staying in hotels. Does anyone have a recommendation on how to split the walk into 2 days, keeping the trek going through the peaks of the mountains, and staying in hotels? Thanks!
Was it Express Bourricot?used the carrier service shuttle (forgot name office conveniently located in SJPDP) to take me from ORISSON back to SJPDP) and next morning back to ORISSON
If you want to stay in hotels you can do this by spending two nights in St Jean Pied de Port and using the Express Bourricot Mountain Shuttle.
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Passengers tranport on the way of Saint James | Trip from Biarritz to St Jean pied de port
Transporting people around the Way of Saint James. Trips from Biarritz to St Jean Pied De Port to Roncesvalles, and the whole pilgrimage regionwww.expressbourricot.com
Yes that’s the shuttle I used. And it was a very doable walk.Was it Express Bourricot?
I am still looking to walk from Auch, France to the Somport Pass and through Java, Spain to Puente la Reina during the second week of April 2023 but am hesitant because I have been told that there is still snow up there.It starts in France, however, the easiest place to start would be in Somport or even Canfranc. You can take the train from Madrid to Zaragoza, then another slower train to Canfranc. Then a bus to the Somport pass. Or train to Zaragoza and bus to Jaca and bus to Somport. Transfers are all very easy. Hotel options all the way down the valley. Joins the CF at Puenta la Reina. PM if you need more details. We volunteered in Canfranc Pueblo last summer and walked part of this route. Very beautiful.
Thanks, going up is not going to be a problem but going down might be. I have walked in the mountains but quite a while ago and coming from the Netherlands…..The Napoleon route through the Pyrenees isn't particularly difficult for anyone in reasonable shape. But I guess this comes from one that has hiked extensively in the Canadian Rockies where mountain hiking can be very challenging. I would class the Pyrenees as more of moderate foot hills, rather than actual mountains. The only real danger is if you get a major shift in the weather. This is more of an issue for early spring hiking or late fall. If hiking during these times please heed the weather reports and if in doubt don't go.
But don't get too worked up about it, you'll be fine.
Below is a picture of the Canadian Rockies for comparison purposes.
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Yes totally agree, the views from our deck in the early morning were a real highlight for us , and starting here makes the remaining walk very doable.You can also stay your first night in Huntto (between Orisson and St. Jean) at Ferme Ithurburia. You'll avoid the crowds in SJPDP and get a good jump on the hike over the mountain. It's a beautiful place with private rooms, good food, and amazing views.
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