JeanneArashi
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- Camino Frances, 2 June 2018
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The pictures are great. We always walk in winter so the Pyrenees route is closed.Lots of people start from Pamplona or Roncesvalles, but I am so glad we started in SJPdP. The views are breathtaking and I would say there are no other views like it on the CF. I would say it was the hardest part for me, due in part that it was day 1 and day 2 of the camino, so very early one and I wasn't in the best of shape at that point and had no experience climbing over a mountain, but I did it. We went from SJPdP all the way to Roncesvalles on the first day, but if you can, and want to go slow, I would recommend booking in at Orisson and then going to Roncesvalles on day 2. Having said that, I think that people feel that they MUST start from SJPdP, but that's not necessary. We won't think any less of you. Lol.
I've attached a few pics of the views on our first morning, coming out of SJPdP.
Enjoy and Buen Camino!!
Its a very long day from SJPdP to Roncesvalles but like any difficult endeavor, it is definitely worth it. Enjoy it. No one can ever take that memory away from you!I'm still thinking should I start from SJPP, Pamlona or Roncesvalles.
How is the Pyrenees? I know that I need to climb like a 1000m high.
Will you consider it the hardest part among the whole camino frances?
Is there similar view along the road apart from there?
Buen Camino
There are a few tough parts on the Camino but remember it is not a race. We are in our late 60's and trekked the entire Frances twice in 11 months. We found the second time we stayed in SJJP for a few days and it worked out much better getting over jetlag. Stay at Orisson your first day out of SJJP, make reservation way in advance, then your second day walk to Roncevalles. Becareful and do not take the steep route down from the mountain going to Roncevalles.I'm still thinking should I start from SJPP, Pamlona or Roncesvalles.
How is the Pyrenees? I know that I need to climb like a 1000m high.
Will you consider it the hardest part among the whole camino frances?
Is there similar view along the road apart from there?
Buen Camino
For me st jean de port is the best your at your fittest with training and walking in the foot steps of so many pilgrims that have gone befoe you is inspirationalI'm still thinking should I start from SJPP, Pamlona or Roncesvalles.
How is the Pyrenees? I know that I need to climb like a 1000m high.
Will you consider it the hardest part among the whole camino frances?
Is there similar view along the road apart from there?
Buen Camino
Hi Jeanne,I'm still thinking should I start from SJPP, Pamlona or Roncesvalles.
How is the Pyrenees? I know that I need to climb like a 1000m high.
Will you consider it the hardest part among the whole camino frances?
Is there similar view along the road apart from there?
Buen Camino
Reserve in Orisson after the 1st days walk. Then Ronsesvalles. It breaks the pass into 2 stages. Have your pack transported.You will never regret the Pyrennes. Absolutely beautiful!I'm still thinking should I start from SJPP, Pamlona or Roncesvalles.
How is the Pyrenees? I know that I need to climb like a 1000m high.
Will you consider it the hardest part among the whole camino frances?
Is there similar view along the road apart from there?
Buen Camino
Not too late in the afternoon, it is not as close as it seems to get Orisson.I will pick up a set of walking sticks, get some food and a good French coffee and set out in the late afternoon to Orisson (you need to book it in advance).
Nothing weird.....It’ what we do
We use EB.
Nothing weird.....It’ what we do
We use EB.
I'm still thinking should I start from SJPP, Pamlona or Roncesvalles.
How is the Pyrenees? I know that I need to climb like a 1000m high.
Will you consider it the hardest part among the whole camino frances?
Is there similar view along the road apart from there?
Buen Camino
You can go true the forrest as well it’s steep but very nice.From Orrison to Roncesvalles is mainly nice paved road, uphill but not too steep or difficult.
That I find the best part , true the forrest .Becareful and do not take the steep route down from the mountain going to Roncevalles.
You have to arrive at the albergue Orisson not later as I think it was 18,30hr.I have the same issue but hopefully I have planned my first two days well. I arrive in Biarritz mid-day on the 21st June and have booked a taxi/minibus to take me to SJDPD. If I can get people to share it will cost about €10. Once in SJPDP, I will pick up a set of walking sticks, get some food and a good French coffee and set out in the late afternoon to Orisson (you need to book it in advance). That will take about 3 hours off the alternative of walking to Roncesvalles in one day. I felt if I was in SJDPD for my first night I would essentially be hanging around on my own waiting to start. So BC to all and wish me luck.
One way that this can be done, however, is to walk to Orisson, then take a cab back down to SJPdP, then the next morning, take a cab back to Orisson and carry on to Roncesvalles from there. Sure it's weird and unconventional, but it's win-win!!
Lovely photosLots of people start from Pamplona or Roncesvalles, but I am so glad we started in SJPdP. The views are breathtaking and I would say there are no other views like it on the CF. I would say it was the hardest part for me, due in part that it was day 1 and day 2 of the camino, so very early on and I wasn't in the best of shape at that point and had no experience climbing over a mountain, but I did it. We went from SJPdP all the way to Roncesvalles on the first day, but if you can, and want to go slow, I would recommend booking in at Orisson and then going to Roncesvalles on day 2. Having said that, I think that people feel that they MUST start from SJPdP, but that's not necessary. We won't think any less of you if you don't. Lol.
I've attached a few pics of the views on our first morning, coming out of SJPdP. In the fourth picture, you can clearly see I am sucking wind. Lol!!
Enjoy and Buen Camino!!
I enjoyed the challenge if the first day from SJPDP to Roncesvalles. I thought the worst was over but personally I found the stages near O’Cebreiro just as challenging. Maybe I was exhausted by then. A lot of the descents are just as bad as the ascents.I'm still thinking should I start from SJPP, Pamlona or Roncesvalles.
How is the Pyrenees? I know that I need to climb like a 1000m high.
Will you consider it the hardest part among the whole camino frances?
Is there similar view along the road apart from there?
Buen Camino
If I recall you have to walk to Orrison to check in and then back to Kayola. We had one in our walking group the first day who had to do this. You may want to bring some food along to cook as you would need to walk back again to Orrison for the communal dinner and then back to your lodging. I just recall she had a lot of back and forth. It seemed to be more than a km. She was strong and switched reservations with an older woman who was nearly spent by the time she reached Orrison and nearly began to cry when she thought about having to walk back down to Kayola.
Hiking from SJPDP to Roncesvalles is not easy - especially because it's your first day. The steepness of the grade will shift your weight back onto your heel so it's critical that your boots fit properly. I completed the Camino in 2012 with few problems. In 2017, the first day killed my heel and I had to call it quits once I reached Pamplona. If you ego allows you to start at Pamplona, do it.I'm still thinking should I start from SJPP, Pamlona or Roncesvalles.
How is the Pyrenees? I know that I need to climb like a 1000m high.
Will you consider it the hardest part among the whole camino frances?
Is there similar view along the road apart from there?
Buen Camino
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