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Hitman0 - I have done what you propose twice. Yes, there is stress involved, but maybe it is just another story to be told. The night of rest in SJPdP before walking will be enough. You’ll be raring to go!Getting to SJPP from Paris
I will be arriving at the Paris Airport on the morning of May 3rd and am hoping to travel to SJPdP by train/bus on that day, staying in SJPdP overnight before getting started on my Camino. Is that practical? Any advice would be appreciated.
After reading all of your great feedback and reviewing my tight schedule I have decided to spend a night in Paris near the train station, then travel to SJPdP he following day. I have the time to spare and I think I will be in better shape to start my journey.
A friend and I are flying into Paris, then 3 hours later flying to Biarritz (we left enough time between those flights to go through customs, and get whatever pass we may need at that time (Covid requirements change occasionally). We will have a shuttle waiting for us at Biarritz which will take us to SJPP (30-45 minute ride). We want to get to SJPP and do our resting there before we head out On our pilgrimage. We decided one long day of travel would be better for us than two days of travel. By the way, we are arriving in Paris the morning of May 3 too!Getting to SJPP from Paris
I will be arriving at the Paris Airport on the morning of May 3rd and am hoping to travel to SJPdP by train/bus on that day, staying in SJPdP overnight before getting started on my Camino. Is that practical? Any advice would be appreciated.
I did exactly that but stayed 2 nights in St Jean P de P. The train leaves from Montparnasse to Bayonne and then there is a darling local train just across the platform that takes you up the mountain. Lots of backpacks and poles on that train. The advantage for me in staying 2nights was that I got over my jet lag and the owner of the albergue was able to advise on weather conditions going over the mountain. The first day was in pouring rain but as he rightly predicted the next day was a long dreamy walk down to Roncesvalles. I transferred my backpack both days ‘cause I’m old!Getting to SJPP from Paris
I will be arriving at the Paris Airport on the morning of May 3rd and am hoping to travel to SJPdP by train/bus on that day, staying in SJPdP overnight before getting started on my Camino. Is that practical? Any advice would be appreciated.
It might be a good idea to have "Plan B" if your flight into Paris is delayedA friend and I are flying into Paris, then 3 hours later flying to Biarritz
We arrived in Paris at 0700, dropped out backpacks at the hotel and spent the day walking around taking pictures and evaluating the quality of Parisian wine, charcuterie, and crepes. After an only slightly jet lagged night of sleep (thank you Tylenol PM) and a relaxed morning we are on the train to Bayonne. Thanks to those who suggested trying to get from the plane, through customs, baggage claim, covid passport, and down to the train platform in one hour might be a stretch. It would have been; instead yesterday and today were stress free.We fly on Monday and was scratching my head on how to do the planes, trains, and auto buses from Paris-timing was tight, will our flight be delayed, how long will it really take to get the covid passport, train connections... I had the brilliant idea to consult the minds on the forum. Y'all triggered a paradigm shift for me and we're going to stay near the Gare Montparnasse to pause a night before training down to SJPdP the next morning. Big exhale. Thanks to everyone for your input.
May is one of the two most popular months to start from SJPdP. Zubiri is a known "choke point." I would recommend booking there or in Larrasoaña.One more question - I am starting from SJPdP on May 5th after taking some of your advice and spending a night in Paris and a second in SJPdP before starting out. I have booked a spot in Roncesvalles, but have not booked beyond that as I do not want to be any more "scheduled" than necessary. Will I find somewhere to sleep beyond Roncesvalles, or do I need to book something?
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