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1. If you're walking Camino Frances, there will be plenty of albergues along The Way - some public (municipals and parochials), some private, casa rurals (bed and breakfast), hotels in bigger cities. If you're solo, you'll have many options to start and stop when you like and a single bed will most likely always be available.Hello earthlings,
I'm planning to start my walk in about 2weeks time from Biarritz then walk south south east to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, then from there walk the Camino Francés.
Im not fluent but am decent(/passable) at both French and Spanish, relitively healthy, and head strong.
Ive looked through the threads but cannot find an 'A-Z' and furthermore would love a bit of advice.
First and foremost are there albergues every 20km(a days) walk or so, or will i need a biverwhack/tent? If there are albergues how much will they be a night and what do they provide?
Secondly is there a suggested route (camino Francés); and by that i mean down to the road, path or trail; that i would be able to follow on a map (ordinance survey or similar (what is good and would cover the walk))?
Third and finally, I have gear in all shaped and sizes, but what should i bring, and what should i not?
Third and finally part ii; is there anything ive missed out and should think about/ you think i should know (do i really need credencials/pilgrims passport(can i get it in Biarritz/Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port).
Many thanks, im really looking forward to the responses and the next few months.
Regards E.
Are you intending to walk from Bayonne to SJPP? Most pilgrims take the train or a bus to SJPP. This said, it is perfectly possible. It is called the "Voie de la Nive" (Nive's Way), after a river that goes along. See here (only in French). I have not walked (still) it, but looks interesting, with picturesque landscapes. Probably, you will not meet too many pilgrims there (on the other side, you will meet tons of walkers later....)Hello earthlings,
I'm planning to start my walk in about 2weeks time from Biarritz then walk south south east to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, then from there walk the Camino Francés.
- (do i really need credencials/pilgrims passport(can i get it in Biarritz/Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port).
Hi. I feel you're overthinking it. Pack 10% of your body weight ( that's all you'll need espec this time of the year). There are plenty of Albergues along the camino frances. Plenty of everything you'll need. This particular camino has become very crowded so in many places seems to run more as a business than as a pilgrim support. Unsurprising really. You could swing out for the camino del Norte or the Primativo which too are busy but way less than camino frances. Or you could just start walking and see what comes your way. Buen caminoHello earthlings,
I'm planning to start my walk in about 2weeks time from Biarritz then walk south south east to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, then from there walk the Camino Francés.
Im not fluent but am decent(/passable) at both French and Spanish, relitively healthy, and head strong.
Ive looked through the threads but cannot find an 'A-Z' and furthermore would love a bit of advice.
First and foremost are there albergues every 20km(a days) walk or so, or will i need a biverwhack/tent? If there are albergues how much will they be a night and what do they provide?
Secondly is there a suggested route (camino Francés); and by that i mean down to the road, path or trail; that i would be able to follow on a map (ordinance survey or similar (what is good and would cover the walk))?
Third and finally, I have gear in all shaped and sizes, but what should i bring, and what should i not?
Third and finally part ii; is there anything ive missed out and should think about/ you think i should know (do i really need credencials/pilgrims passport(can i get it in Biarritz/Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port).
Many thanks, im really looking forward to the responses and the next few months.
Regards E.
no need to be horrible. Im just asking. i dont think that sort of behaviour is what this website/forum wants to promote.There are answers to all your questions on the forum already. They may not be in the A-Z approach you seem to want, and if you have left some of this basic research until just two weeks before you leave, may be too late to help anyway. That said, one of the more tolerant 'earthlings', as you so quaintly describe us, will probably point you in the right direction when you actually arrive on our planet!
1. Not sure on the walk in France
2. There's a lot of guides and a very good store in SJPdP that sells outdoor gear at remarkably reasonable prices. I personally just bought the Brierly map that has a good layout for each day and skipped ahead a few times. You will meet many many many people who will have lots of maps.
3. As mentioned you can go very very very light packing for the Camino. The next time I go it will just be a couple changes of shorts and shirts and socks, a smartphone, a light sleeping bag some shades and a rain coat in maybe a 30 or 40L pack.
Only other thing I would mention is to take care of your feet as you go. Many many people of all ages were knocked out or gimped at various stages due to not listening to their feet.
indeed incorrect rhetoric on my behalf, pardon me.@puddles I do not think @dougfitz was being 'horrible' rather blunt perhaps in expressing his opinion but not horrible. Meanwhile, you have been directed to one site that can provide A-Z data on the caminos, http://www.gronze.com/ is another. It is clear from your post that you have little knowledge or understanding of the caminos as yet and I urge you to do some serious research rather than simply piling generic questions onto the forum. Search 'Packing List' and you will find a wealth of resource; use the Tags to take you to specific discussion of Boots, Albergues, Sleeping Bags and even Toilet Paper. And you will find advice on necessary issues such as washing and drying socks.
I wish you a buen camino
Don't worry about dougfitz. But he is entertaining.
1. Not sure on the walk in France
2. There's a lot of guides and a very good store in SJPdP that sells outdoor gear at remarkably reasonable prices. I personally just bought the Brierly map that has a good layout for each day and skipped ahead a few times. You will meet many many many people who will have lots of maps.
3. As mentioned you can go very very very light packing for the Camino. The next time I go it will just be a couple changes of shorts and shirts and socks, a smartphone, a light sleeping bag some shades and a rain coat in maybe a 30 or 40L pack.
Only other thing I would mention is to take care of your feet as you go. Many many people of all ages were knocked out or gimped at various stages due to not listening to their feet.
Here's the shop in SJPDP: http://www.boutique-du-pelerin.com/en/thank you will bare that in mind. whats the shop you were refering to called?
Hello earthlings,
I'm planning to start my walk in about 2weeks time from Biarritz then walk south south east to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, then from there walk the Camino Francés.
Im not fluent but am decent(/passable) at both French and Spanish, relitively healthy, and head strong.
Ive looked through the threads but cannot find an 'A-Z' and furthermore would love a bit of advice.
First and foremost are there albergues every 20km(a days) walk or so, or will i need a biverwhack/tent? If there are albergues how much will they be a night and what do they provide?
Secondly is there a suggested route (camino Francés); and by that i mean down to the road, path or trail; that i would be able to follow on a map (ordinance survey or similar (what is good and would cover the walk))?
Third and finally, I have gear in all shaped and sizes, but what should i bring, and what should i not?
Third and finally part ii; is there anything ive missed out and should think about/ you think i should know (do i really need credencials/pilgrims passport(can i get it in Biarritz/Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port).
Many thanks, im really looking forward to the responses and the next few months.
Regards E.
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