First Camino Starting in Vezelay Early May 2017

[Mimi Vance]

Hi
This will be my first Camino. It is a very important journey for me. I feel completely at sea. I have been practicing I have my pack and a guide book but still feel very unsure. Is anyone else setting out from Vezelay in early May 2017? I guess my main concern is finding cost effective accommodation en-route. Does anyone have any advice for a very green pilgrim.

 

[mspath]

Hi Mimi!

Do check out the wealth of info and tips re the Vezelay route in this Forum thread.

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/forums/the-vézelay-route.48/

For more information about Vezelay in general see
www.vezelaytourisme.com

For the Basilica see
www.basiliquedevezelay.org

As you are aware Vezelay is a most special place. Enjoy your visit.

Bon chemin!

 

[Deleted member 3000]

Get this book. It will answer all your accommodation questions.

https://www.amazon.fr/dp/2916446486/

 

[Purky]

There are a number of Amis et Pelerins groups between Vezelay and SJPDP who tend to the waymarking of the route and provide places to stay. Not every group does an equally good job, so make sure you have a good guide. There are some posts in the forum thread mspath already linked that will give you more info on good guides that are out there.
This online PDF lists the various Amis groups with their websites, lists of places to stay and more useful info.
As for cost effective accommodation, all guides have estimates or precise info on prices for a bed in the accommodation listings. I walked from Vezelay last year (end of april), and I'll be glad to help if you have more questions. Happy planning and bonne route!

 

[tillyjones]

There's nothing to worry about. You just walk.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

I spent an afternoon in Vezelay on a tour of France on 2013, before I had ever heard of "Camino" pilgrimages. I loved that village on the hill and its cathedral. Had I known it was the start of one of the many beloved Camino routes, I would have been in awe of that place all the more!

 

[Deleted member 3000]

Not every group does an equally good job, so make sure you have a good guide.

I second that (and particularly the subdued way it is stated; some groups do an excellent job, others not so much)!!

 

[Mimi Vance]

Thank you everyone for the advice and encouragement I am feeling more confident. I am getting really excited about the journey