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Hi , you don't have to take your lunch.I have reservations to stay at the Orisson albergue at the end of May, 2017. Should I bring my lunch when I arrive or is there food and drink available for purchase? I know that dinner and breakfast are included.
Additionally, how long is the walk from SJPP to Orisson? I arrive by train from Bayonne early the morning I begin. - Thanx - Steve
I have reservations to stay at the Orisson albergue at the end of May, 2017. Should I bring my lunch when I arrive or is there food and drink available for purchase? I know that dinner and breakfast are included.
Additionally, how long is the walk from SJPP to Orisson? I arrive by train from Bayonne early the morning I begin. - Thanx - Steve
Agreed. But if you don't carry much weight, walk as slowly as a stroll, and don't try to talk the whole time, then it is not fearsome.the "stroll" up to Orisson was anything but a stroll.
Agreed. But if you don't carry much weight, walk as slowly as a stroll, and don't try to talk the whole time, then it is not fearsome.
Not knowing how old you are or the physical conditioning you have, but the "stroll" up to Orisson was anything but a stroll. It is a long upward trek with what seemed to be never ending ascents. As for Orisson itself, it was welcome and needed rest with good company and good, not great, but good food. The showers are an experience in them self.
Buen Camino !
It took my husband and I about 12 hours to walk from SJPP to Roncesvalles. It was a very hard and spectacularly beautiful walk. We had trained with our packs, but of course ended up lightening our load significantly after day one. We encountered snow in April and that really slowed us down. Even with the snow, I did not need the ski vest, long underwear, and new (uncomfortable) hiking boots I was carrying in my pack and ended up leaving them in Roncesvalles.This is a little off topic from food in Orisson but we are planning to do the leg from SJPDP to Roncesvalles in one day, starting early and figuring 7-9 hrs. Reading this thread makes me wonder....is this something we can count on? We are 65 & 73 but in good shape and training. Had not even thought about staying in Orisson...only stopping to rest & eat. Any thoughts appreciated!
Yup, I bought a mixture of savoury and sweet panini at the bakery not far from the pilgrim office and had that when I reached orission and waiting for checking at 12.30pm.Or get the the three cheese panini at the bakery in St Jean and have a picnic on the way up. You can also stop at Huunto for food and coffee.
I am jealous of you. This was one of the most amazing days for me
In my experience you can't count on getting from SJPdP to Roncesvalles in 7-9 hours. We too struck bad weather in the form of a gale force head wind going across the Pyrenees. Even though we did stay at Orisson it took us 10 hours to get from Orisson to Roncesvalles.
I would recommend staying at Orisson. They do a good communal dinner which offers a wonderful opportunity to meet your cohort of pilgrims.
I have reservations to stay at the Orisson albergue at the end of May, 2017. Should I bring my lunch when I arrive or is there food and drink available for purchase? I know that dinner and breakfast are included.
Additionally, how long is the walk from SJPP to Orisson? I arrive by train from Bayonne early the morning I begin. - Thanx - Steve
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It took my husband and I about 12 hours to walk from SJPP to Roncesvalles. It was a very hard and spectacularly beautiful walk. We had trained with our packs, but of course ended up lightening our load significantly after day one. We encountered snow in April and that really slowed us down. Even with the snow, I did not need the ski vest, long underwear, and new (uncomfortable) hiking boots I was carrying in my pack and ended up leaving them in Roncesvalles.
I was VERY happy we did the entire walk to Roncesvalles because we made it to Orisson around noon and would have been sitting around all day if we had decided to stay there. I was also grateful that we had packed a lunch from SJPP, but saved it and ate lunch at Orisson instead. Our packed "lunch" came in very handy later in the day at a shelter near the summit hours before we would arrive in Roncesvalles. One last word of advice, our phone battery died about halfway to Roncesvalles which was a little scary considering how late it was getting and the snow. So train on hills, pack light, leave early, carry food and H20, turn your phone off to save the battery, and enjoy.
We walked mid September. No snow just wind so strong that it was blowing people over. Memorable adventure though.I appreciate your information. We are going to begin mid September. Does this make any difference in weather conditions? I know there could be storms but hoping there is no snow at that point.
We will certainly take your suggestions seriously.
How long did it take you to get to Orission from SJDPP?
Orisson is a bar/restaurant as well as an albergue. In fact, if you arrive at the busy lunch time, you may have to wait awhile to be booked in so enjoy a bite while you wait. The distance is about 8k but for this old man it was 8k straight upI have reservations to stay at the Orisson albergue at the end of May, 2017. Should I bring my lunch when I arrive or is there food and drink available for purchase? I know that dinner and breakfast are included.
Additionally, how long is the walk from SJPP to Orisson? I arrive by train from Bayonne early the morning I begin. - Thanx - Steve
I have reservations to stay at the Orisson albergue at the end of May, 2017. Should I bring my lunch when I arrive or is there food and drink available for purchase? I know that dinner and breakfast are included.
Additionally, how long is the walk from SJPP to Orisson? I arrive by train from Bayonne early the morning I begin. - Thanx - Steve
'Hosanna in the Hiace' as he was known my daughters and IOrisson food is good but not terribly exciting and a bit pricey. The delicious thick soup we had for lunch reappeared slightly thinned down for dinner. For variety, you've plenty of time to linger en route with a sandwich etc bought in sjpp.
Orisson sandwiches can be preordered for lunch next day and the man in the van about 8?Km further up sells snacks too - inc boiled eggs and cheese.
There are many threads regarding the time needed for this stage.We are 65 & 73 but in good shape and training. Had not even thought about staying in Orisson...only stopping to rest & eat. Any thoughts appreciated!
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