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In SJPP the weather is very bad today. It's snowing so much on the mountain and it's not possible to pass by Nopoleon Route. There is more of 1m of snow with fog it's very dangerous. Go to pilgrims office volunteers will give you advicesHi there! Does anyone know if it will be reopened, subject to weather today/tomorrow? The original official closing period ends today, March 31. Cannot find any news on it anywhere. I know it may still face the occasional weather closure and the SJPP pilgrim's office will let me know but was hoping to learn if they kept to the original closed timeframe or have extended it.
You could send a PM to @Monasp and see if there is a contact number if you need to call.If I had to go from Pamplona to SJPP by bus, to find the Napoleon was closed AND the Valcarlos has snow.... I might wish I got off the bus in Roncesvalles.
So.... Does the SJPP pilgrim's office have a phone? (and speak English)
You could send a PM to @Monasp and see if there is a contact number if you need to call.
In SJPP the weather is very bad today. It's snowing so much on the mountain and it's not possible to pass by Nopoleon Route. There is more of 1m of snow with fog it's very dangerous. Go to pilgrims office volunteers will give you advices
Merci bien!In SJPP the weather is very bad today. It's snowing so much on the mountain and it's not possible to pass by Nopoleon Route. There is more of 1m of snow with fog it's very dangerous. Go to pilgrims office volunteers will give you advices
There was heavy snow on the higher part of the Valcarlos route yesterday, March 31st. Up to late evening it was still snowing in Roncesvalles so you can bet your boots there was even more snow up on Napolean. There is no way it is going to be open this week if the weather forecasts are correct. There is a yellow alert for avalances both today and tomorrowHi there! Does anyone know if it will be reopened, subject to weather today/tomorrow? The original official closing period ends today, March 31. Cannot find any news on it anywhere. I know it may still face the occasional weather closure and the SJPP pilgrim's office will let me know but was hoping to learn if they kept to the original closed timeframe or have extended it.
As mentioned above, please check with the Pilgrims Office when you arrive in StJPP. They're THE ones in the knowDoes anyone have an update on the Napoleon route?
On my way to SJPP today....
Thanks
https://stjeanpieddeport-roncevaux.jimdo.com/.../pilgrims-office/Does anyone have an update on the Napoleon route?
On my way to SJPP today....
Thanks
Thank you!In SJPP the weather is very bad today. It's snowing so much on the mountain and it's not possible to pass by Nopoleon Route. There is more of 1m of snow with fog it's very dangerous. Go to pilgrims office volunteers will give you advices
Perhaps worth repeating in these days where the frenzy whether the Napoleon route is traversable now that April is here is reaching fever pitchDoes anyone have an update on the Napoleon route?
Perhaps worth repeating in these days where the frenzy whether the Napoleon route is traversable now that April is here is reaching fever pitch: There are two factors to bear in mind, namely the short-term weather of the day and the longer term level (depth, height) of accumulated snow on the path.
- Only the pilgrim office in SJPP can tell you the current condition of the path, in particular how much snow there is. It will take you much longer to walk through snow on the ground than otherwise and it will sap your energy. And you can't see it all from the valley below. Go to the pilgrims office when you have arrived and follow their advice on which path to take (Napoleon, Valcarlos or Valcarlos road only).
- Afaik, they use the following weather forecast service (the link is on their website and there's a daily printout in their office I think): http://www.aucoeurduchemin.org/METEO-682/ . You can switch to English. Click on the link Port de Cize. The prediction is for the pass of the route Napoleon (name of the pass is Col de Bentarte). Currently, snow falls for 9-11 April are predicted, some of them heavy. Weather forecasts change quickly. Where ever you go, be up to date!!! At least that's my advice, I know there are people who don't want to know what kind of weather is coming their way ...
The Boundary Layer height/depth?
The detail comes up when you click on a specific date on this link:
http://fr.viewweather.com/w1781825-previsions-meteo-pour-col_de_bentarte-spain_general_.html
So the Boundary layer in the depth of air near the surface that is affected by friction with the earth's surface.
How is this used in a weather forecast? For example within a few days the boundary layer varies between 40 and 500 metres.
You can walk back towards SJPDP, about 1km and cut back down to the route through the valleySo what happens if you are booked into Orisson?
When do you start?, the locals say the weather is warming and with the rain unless it turns very cold again the snow could only last another few weeks however the rain and low clouds will last sometime yet according to some of the locals. The PO has the weather forecast on displayAnd please keep us updated on your progress.
Buen Camino
How are you getting on? Which route did you take in the end?What he said
I am on my way to Saint Jean now, bit og looks like a no go for the Napoleon route, sadly
I got in late last night after 3 planes a train and 2 buses so today walking St Jean, will decide tomorrow after checking the PO, if the likelihood is that I will not see much apart from driving rain, wind gales and hail like yesterday will take the valley route tomorrowHow are you getting on? Which route did you take in the end?
So I guess if the weather rubbish, I will walk to orisson, stay the first night there and then drop down to varcarlos route. Sounds like a good idea. Thanks.
Just a follow-up (Monday April 9) the weather forecast for Spain today & tomorrow is not good! Madrid max on Tuesday 9, snow falls across the Pyrenees!!! Pamplona looking better & better. If you feel your Camino will be tainted by not starting in St Jean, remember that Santiago Pilgrim Office just needs last 100km, all the other 5 or 600km is for personal achievement!Big congrats to all prospective pilgrims on the Frances! BUT why the rush to start either on April 1st & even from St Jean? If the weather is against you, your Camino could be over before you’ve walked 30 km! If both routes from St Jean are snow bound then reconsider & start in Spain. Best of luck pilgrims but remember safety first. Buen Camino!
I went over Napoleon om the 5th of april, it was fantastic. Very good day to cross the mountainHow are you getting on? Which route did you take in the end?
I went over Napoleon om the 5th of april, it was fantastic. Very good day to cross the mountain
No.......i dont think so. They could not really tell us anything about the conditions, they told is not to walk alone.So was the route officially open on April 5th?
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