Jens Petersen
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From SJPdP to Roncesvalles there are 5 options for overnight stay on Route Napoleon:I want to walk the camino frances this year. However im nervous about the first stage that is 24 km Long. There are no albergues or hostels between the two first towns. What if im only able to walk less than this? Are there Any other accomodations along the first stage so that I Can break the stage into two stages?
BR Jens
Thank you for all the replies. What a fantastic communityI want to walk the camino frances this year. However im nervous about the first stage that is 24 km Long. There are no albergues or hostels between the two first towns. What if im only able to walk less than this? Are there Any other accomodations along the first stage so that I Can break the stage into two stages?
BR Jens
Or monthsBe sure to book your lodging choice in Orisson at least several weeks ahead
Orrison is an excellent stop (Alberge) 8km from SJPD. It might not seem far, but it's all up hill, and the next 8km is uphill too, then 8km down hill.I want to walk the camino frances this year. However im nervous about the first stage that is 24 km Long. There are no albergues or hostels between the two first towns. What if im only able to walk less than this? Are there Any other accomodations along the first stage so that I Can break the stage into two stages?
BR Jens
(Prefatory not quite off topic note) A number of people seem to think it's "required" to stay at Orisson. We didn't do that. (We did sit down and rest a bit on the side of the trail in a couple of places.) The other day I told a lady who is thinking she might do the Camino that there are no rules to the Camino, except one: if you want to receive a Compostela, you have to personally walk the last 100 km. (Bike is 200.) Other than that, whether you make short days or long, stay in albergues exclusively, pensiones and hotels exclusively, or a mix is up to you.Be sure to book your lodging choice in Orisson at least several weeks ahead
I agree. We couldn't go the Napolean route as it was too dangerous. It's a lovely little village and met some wonderful pilgrims that we bumped into all along the Camino. We then stayed in a camping ground a bit further along from RoncesvallesConsider the Valcarlos route regardless of the time of year. I had to go that way because it was winter and Napoleon route was closed, but I think pilgrims need to consider it as a viable option all year round. It was really scenic, beautiful little towns and a great little Albergue in Valcarlos with cooking facilities. Lovely people there too in the Bar and grocery store. You can break SJPP to Roncesvalles into 2 days and avoid the big first day (it’s a marathon not a sprint). About 13kms to Valcarlos and next day about 14kms to Roncesvalles. I know why Napoleon route attracts all of the comment, but Valcarlos route is truly a viable alternative in its own right especially for anyone who thinks the 28kms on day one might be a step too far for them, and given it’s often hard to get a bed at Orrison. It’s different to the Napoleon undoubtedly but no less interesting, and I dare say you can start your Camino in a gentler way.
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