Countdown to Camino Frances ETA May 3/5

[RoseKnows]

Hi Everyone, I just finalized some flight plans to Europe a week ago.

Currently, I have started my research and planning for my flight/train from Paris on May 3 to arrive in SJDP... any tips on the best way to get there? and I am guessing I wouldn't officially start the walk until possible May 4 or 5... Love this forum and all the other information that is out there regarding the Camino de Santiago...

Before the Camino, I'll be in Morroco and after the Camino, I will spend some time in Portugal so I plan to let the Camino help me find my way... and hope to finish in Muxio...

Anyone else leaving from Paris on May 3rd and wondering how does one determine when to start the Camino once you arrive at SJDP.

Look forward to meeting everyone on this path!

Buen Camino...

Some Inspiration that helped me to decide to "just do it" as I did the Inca Trail a few years ago and Death Road Mountain Biking in Bolivia:

I'm 60 and I did Machu Picchu as well.
I did camino this year from May till June all 800km from France to Santiago. This one is much easier then Machu Picchu. I met a lot of pilgrims older then 70. One guy is at 80 done it 16 times since he was 64. And you don't have to do it fast. 20km a day will be good pace.

Go for it!! I walked with many older than you and they all made the journey. The hardest part is making up your mind to do it. Nowhere is too far if you have time.

 

[nycwalking]

Hola,

Well, you are a world walker.

No advice.

Just buen camino.

 

[naplesdon]

There are plenty of threads about how to get from Paris to SJPdP. A great deal of the planning involves what time of day you arrive in Paris and whether you plan to spend any time there. Bordeaux and Bilbao have airports which make access to SJPdP less time consuming.

 

[RoseKnows]

There are plenty of threads about how to get from Paris to SJPdP. A great deal of the planning involves what time of day you arrive in Paris and whether you plan to spend any time there. Bordeaux and Bilbao have airports which make access to SJPdP less time consuming.

Thanks, so I guess to find them all, just "google search" and decide... I will be leaving Paris on May 3 as I am staying there for a few days... so just looking at all the alternatives on how to get to SDJP and what day to "officially" start so I can book it in the next couple of days.

 

[naplesdon]

By threads, I meant thread on this Forum, they are a good place to start along with consulting Rome2Rio. The choices are pretty simple: train from Montparnasse to Bayonne via Bordeux or plane to Biazzitz. Bus from the airport to Bayonne and then bus from Bayonne to SJPdP unless the train is running again this summer.

 

[Karihughes]

I will be just a few days behind you. We are flying into Biarritz via Paris and have booked a shuttle to SJPdP. Arriving May 9th. Heading out the next morning but only as far as Orisson. My husband is walking to Pamplona then meeting up with me again in Sarria.