Hi, I am planning to walk el camino in mid-September

[KLynn]

Planning to take 7 weeks to walk from SJPDP to Santiago with two friends. Flight from Toronto to Paris is booked, departing September 15, 2015. Haven't determined how to get from CdG airport to SJPDP yet. Happy to see that there are some options and some good postings on this matter. We are all excited and have been working at getting into shape for a few months now.
Looking forward to reading the posts.
Lynn

 

[simply B]

@KLynn -

Check out, or have your travel agent check out, time of arrival at CDG against the TGV departures from CDG to Bayonne.

Alternative is transporting from CDG to (I think) Montparnasse train station to catch a train down from there.

The rest will sort itself. Bayonne has plenty of places close to the train station that will make transport to SJPP very easy in the event you have to stay overnight in Bayonne.

B

 

[Anniesantiago]

Buen Camino Lynn!

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Planning to take 7 weeks to walk from SJPDP to Santiago with two friends. Flight from Toronto to Paris is booked, departing September 15, 2015. Haven't determined how to get from CdG airport to SJPDP yet. Happy to see that there are some options and some good postings on this matter. We are all excited and have been working at getting into shape for a few months now.
Looking forward to reading the posts.
Lynn

Hi Lynn, when you want to take the tgv to Bayonne you have to go to Montparnasse train station. Wish you well and a Buen Camino, Peter.

 

[GAUVINS]

You can actually get to SJPP by train. Go to voyages-sncf.com to book (you can't book for September yet. But you can look at the prices and itineraries. Roughly 120 euros and 7h00 ride

 

[Mike Savage]

Buen Camino Lynn!

 

[Griffin57]

Hi and welcome Lynn! I will be just behind you I arrive in StJPdP on the 17th. Its a lovely time of year to walk.
Any questions and you will surely find the answers and support you need right here. The Forum as well as the Camino is a great place, where many people will help you.

Buen Camino!
Sarah

 

[KLynn]

@KLynn -

Check out, or have your travel agent check out, time of arrival at CDG against the TGV departures from CDG to Bayonne.

Alternative is transporting from CDG to (I think) Montparnasse train station to catch a train down from there.

The rest will sort itself. Bayonne has plenty of places close to the train station that will make transport to SJPP very easy in the event you have to stay overnight in Bayonne.

B

Many thanks for comments B. Lynn

 

[KLynn]

Hi and welcome Lynn! I will be just behind you I arrive in StJPdP on the 17th. Its a lovely time of year to walk.
Any questions and you will surely find the answers and support you need right here. The Forum as well as the Camino is a great place, where many people will help you.

Buen Camino!
Sarah

Hi Sarah, Thanks for connecting. Our paths may cross in September . We May be staying two nights in SJPDP, and could be starting the walk on the same day as you! This is my first post on the Forum and already I am thrilled by the help offered.
Do you have any idea what the weather may be like in mid September in SJDP?
Lynn

 

[Griffin57]

Hi Sarah, Thanks for connecting. Our paths may cross in September . We May be staying two nights in SJPDP, and could be starting the walk on the same day as you! This is my first post on the Forum and already I am thrilled by the help offered.
Do you have any idea what the weather may be like in mid September in SJDP?
Lynn

Hi Lynn, Yes! I have been to the camino the last 2 Septembers and was surprised how hot and sunny it was! I got sunburned both times! I am taking Factor 50 for my face. It can be changeable, cold in a morning even a little icy in the mountains first thing especially nearer the end of your journey.
Of course there will be rain in Galicia there always is! At the moment the weather is really good but two years ago my son walked starting in May and out of 42 days he had 35 days of rain!!! You never can tell???
In September many pilgrims carry on the tradition of the summer walkers and start walking before sunrise to avoid the worst heat of the day.
We have a slight disadvantage over the winter/summer pilgrims in that we need clothing for hot and cold weather? One of the most important things that you will learn here is that you must keep your pack weight down and take only what you need and not what you think you might need!
Any other questions please don't hesitate to ask, the only stupid question is the one you don't ask!!! and then Really wish you had!?!

Buen Camino
Sarah

 

[KLynn]

Thank you Sarah for sharing your experience, what everyone does best on this Forum. A most valuable resource.
We are still figuring out what day we will leave from SJPD since Orisson seems to be fully booked on Sept 18th when we were planning our first night's stop!

 

[Griffin57]

Thank you Sarah for sharing your experience, what everyone does best on this Forum. A most valuable resource.
We are still figuring out what day we will leave from SJPD since Orisson seems to be fully booked on Sept 18th when we were planning our first night's stop!

You're very welcome. I'm stuck in St Jean on the 18th too but I decided an extra day in France is not too bad!? I booked Orisson for the 19th. The Camino is teaching me patience!