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in May 2022, I took the 1:30 bus and made it to Orisson in time to get my things settled on my bunk and make it to dinner. It IS possible. Buen Camino!I was wondering how many people skip staying at St Jean Pied de Port
and hike right to Orisson. The one bus from Pamplona arrives in SJPP
at around 1:30 pm. If you sat right in the front of the bus and were one of
the first people off, then if you headed right to the Pilgrims Office to get
your Credential, perhaps you could start hiking by 2 pm. It's a 4.7 mile
hike to Orisson. I have heard that Orisson can be irritated if you arrive late
so maybe Borda would be a better choice. Still, I think I could huff it to
Orisson by 5 pm if that's the only hiking I am doing that day. It appears
that I did that hike in 3 hours the first time I did it. I have a photo of
me starting out at St Jean at 7:23 am and another photo of me enjoying
a ham sandwich at Orisson at 10:21 am. I'm just wondering if there are
any people that have done this. I don't need to hear about the merits
of St Jean, etc. I've been there and done that.
I was wondering how many people skip staying at St Jean Pied de Port
and hike right to Orisson. The one bus from Pamplona arrives in SJPP
at around 1:30 pm. If you sat right in the front of the bus and were one of
the first people off, then if you headed right to the Pilgrims Office to get
your Credential, perhaps you could start hiking by 2 pm. It's a 4.7 mile
hike to Orisson. I have heard that Orisson can be irritated if you arrive late
so maybe Borda would be a better choice. Still, I think I could huff it to
Orisson by 5 pm if that's the only hiking I am doing that day. It appears
that I did that hike in 3 hours the first time I did it. I have a photo of
me starting out at St Jean at 7:23 am and another photo of me enjoying
a ham sandwich at Orisson at 10:21 am. I'm just wondering if there are
any people that have done this. I don't need to hear about the merits
of St Jean, etc. I've been there and done
Just a thought, if time is an issue, why not get your credencial before you leave home?I was wondering how many people skip staying at St Jean Pied de Port
and hike right to Orisson. The one bus from Pamplona arrives in SJPP
at around 1:30 pm. If you sat right in the front of the bus and were one of
the first people off, then if you headed right to the Pilgrims Office to get
your Credential, perhaps you could start hiking by 2 pm. It's a 4.7 mile
hike to Orisson. I have heard that Orisson can be irritated if you arrive late
so maybe Borda would be a better choice. Still, I think I could huff it to
Orisson by 5 pm if that's the only hiking I am doing that day. It appears
that I did that hike in 3 hours the first time I did it. I have a photo of
me starting out at St Jean at 7:23 am and another photo of me enjoying
a ham sandwich at Orisson at 10:21 am. I'm just wondering if there are
any people that have done this. I don't need to hear about the merits
of St Jean, etc. I've been there and done that.
Definitely a time saver.Just a thought, if time is an issue, why not get your credencial before you leave home?
I get mine mailed to me at my home address before I start out. I'm not normally in a rush, but it means that you aren't at the mercy of Pilgrim/Tourist Office opening hours/queues
Hope this helps
This is really two questions. In response to the first, I have stayed in SJPP 50% of the time I have left from there. In response to the second, never.I was wondering how many people skip staying at St Jean Pied de Port
and hike right to Orisson.
Still plenty of hill left post- Orrisson though . . .I would skip Orisson if I were to do it again. If unfit Orisson appears as though a welcome refuge but the incline reduces straight after. I would stay over in SJPDP and with a booking for Roncesvalles make a slow and enjoyable walk to the top and over.
Me too; breaking that first day up was definitely the right decision for me.Interesting question . Flying in from US leaves you jet lagged and nothing worse than pushing yourself to the point of exhaustion that could take days to get over ( or sick) I have always stayed a night at St John and left early in the morning , rested at Orisson and trudged into Roncevalles. Always a tough/ long day but doable.
I'm assuming the person wouldn't be doing this in a Jet Lagged ConditionInteresting question . Flying in from US leaves you jet lagged and nothing worse than pushing yourself to the point of exhaustion that could take days to get over ( or sick) I have always stayed a night at St John and left early in the morning , rested at Orisson and trudged into Roncevalles. Always a tough/ long day but doable.
This may seem like crazy talk, but personally, I always try and get at least a several hour walk in right after arriving at my starting point. If I can get a half-day or even a few hours into my walk before stopping for the night, that is best. If not, an extensive walk around town will do. I have found the quickest cure for jet lag and the punishment of sitting down in airplanes, airports, trains, and busses is to get some fresh air and stretch the legs. It will help reset your rhythms, you'll sleep soundly that first night and feel great the next morning. This seems counter-intuitive, but you may want to give it a try sometime and see if it works for you.Interesting question . Flying in from US leaves you jet lagged and nothing worse than pushing yourself to the point of exhaustion that could take days to get over ( or sick) I have always stayed a night at St John and left early in the morning , rested at Orisson and trudged into Roncevalles. Always a tough/ long day but doable.
I flew Canada to Paris to Biarritz, spent the night near the airport and took a train to SJPdP first thing the next morning. Stopped at the pilgrims office and headed straight for Valcarlos. Didn't take time adjust to the travel or anything, just got going.I was wondering how many people skip staying at St Jean Pied de Port
and hike right to Orisson. The one bus from Pamplona arrives in SJPP
at around 1:30 pm. If you sat right in the front of the bus and were one of
the first people off, then if you headed right to the Pilgrims Office to get
your Credential, perhaps you could start hiking by 2 pm. It's a 4.7 mile
hike to Orisson. I have heard that Orisson can be irritated if you arrive late
so maybe Borda would be a better choice. Still, I think I could huff it to
Orisson by 5 pm if that's the only hiking I am doing that day. It appears
that I did that hike in 3 hours the first time I did it. I have a photo of
me starting out at St Jean at 7:23 am and another photo of me enjoying
a ham sandwich at Orisson at 10:21 am. I'm just wondering if there are
any people that have done this. I don't need to hear about the merits
of St Jean, etc. I've been there and done that.
Great little village is our ValcarlosStopped at the pilgrims office and headed straight for Valcarlos.
I would think that given the relatively small number of beds available between both Orisson and Borda compared to Pilgrims walking, most people walk the distance to Roncesvalles in one day.I was wondering how many people skip staying at St Jean Pied de Port
and hike right to Orisson.
I agree completely, however in this instance the limited accommodation, and the restrictions (such as getting there in time for dinner) makes walking the camino straightaway perhaps not the best option. Depending of course upon arrival time.This may seem like crazy talk, but personally, I always try and get at least a several hour walk in right after arriving at my starting point. If I can get a half-day or even a few hours into my walk before stopping for the night, that is best. If not, an extensive walk around town will do. I have found the quickest cure for jet lag and the punishment of sitting down in airplanes, airports, trains, and busses is to get some fresh air and stretch the legs. It will help reset your rhythms, you'll sleep soundly that first night and feel great the next morning. This seems counter-intuitive, but you may want to give it a try sometime and see if it works for you.
What month am I walking? not sure yet.What month are you walking ?
If I was regimented at 5 pm in the middle of summer …….Adios
If winter or just either side it’s a different story …… just .
Why are you walking the CF again ?
To take longer , to vary , to deviate ?
I ask this because I’ve been in St JPP many, many, times .
We have stopped , we have walked through but I still don’t believe I’m qualified to say after six visits ……..“ Been there done that “
I hope you venture to Samosextra time in.
yeah, I blew through the San Xil route the first time on the Camino Frances.I hope you venture to Samos
A truely lovely way and warm village.
Enjoy and I hope you take a few extra days , we found that out when returning , not just on CF.
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