Condom to SJPP

HeatherWriter

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Camino Frances 2012
Le Puy- Roncesvalles & Figeac-Rocamadour 2014
Le Puy-Conques & CeleValley 2016

• Dec 9, 2012

• #1

Hi all,
Just finished the Camino Frances (and very much missing life on the star way). Planning in my next camino-possibly spring-to walk from Condom to SJPP before continuing on the Frances again. Any comments about the scenery/way on this section?
Thanks
Heather

 

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• Dec 9, 2012

• #2

It is pretty flat after Condom, though there are many little ups and downs. The best scenery of the Le Puy route will be behind you. The villages are great, however.

 

Kitsambler

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SJPP 2023

• Dec 11, 2012

• #3

The bit between Condom and Navarrenx is rather flat and mostly "big agriculture". After that you start catching some foothills and some nice views on the mountain crest. The little towns in the Basque area are quite charming.

 

Larazet

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Camino Frances "2013" had to stop half way due to tendonitis ... Continuing May 2014..postponed to 2015. SdC to Muxia 2016.

• Jan 13, 2013

• #4

Hi Heather

I too am starting from Condom near where I live, mid May. Contemplating the first night in Eauze (instead of coming home to Lauraet for the night!) and plan to finish at Santiago towards the end of June. Perhaps we could accompany one another at some stage?

Buen Camino

 

mtcab

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Camino Frances (2011) Via Podensis (2013) Camino Ingles (2013) Northern Route (Gijon to Ribadeo) 2015

• Jan 17, 2013

• #5

I plan to begin my 2013 walk in Le Puy. I am about to book my air ticket Toronto to Paris for mid-April. Should I pre-book my initial accommodation from home or wait until I get to France. Is anyone else starting then?
Looking for advice please. I want to keep the costs reasonable and my French is weak. I am working on improving!!! I did the Frances route (with my son) in fall 2011 from SJPP.

 

Kitsambler

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• Jan 17, 2013

• #6

Walking in April, you will not encounter large crowds of other walkers on the Le Puy route. On the other hand, that is very early in the season and there will be fewer gites open (even if MMD does indicate open from Easter to All Saints). Plus, only about a quarter (or less) of the MMD listings indicate facility in English.

You could book for your arrival in Le Puy, and the initial week following (Le Puy to Aumont-Aubrac or so). That would give you reassurance without binding you unnecessarily.