Frank Mestre
Let’s Camino
- Time of past OR future Camino
- 1st. Camino coming up 29th. April
Camino Frances here I come.
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They already have sold out, but offered to ferry me to a gitte in another village then bring me back in the morning, I'm still waiting to hear from the Albergue.Not exactly a stroll in the park, one of the steepest ascents on the Camino for anyone who has just landed in SJPdP. You will find yourself having been tested to your limits when you arrive there and realize you have another 16km to walk to get to Roncevalles. Reservations are strongly recommended, it sells out during the season.
Hello Frank - we started our Camino in 2016 and have been doing stages [varying from 7 to 10 days walking each time]. I was 50 when we went from St Jean. We had booked Orisson. We set off at around 7.30 a.m. and got to Orisson by 10.30 a.m. I am generously proportioned [100kg] and not hugely fit. I had done practice walks and had done some walking up hills [Mam Tor in Derbyshire, UK]. When I got to Orisson I felt it would have been a waste of a day to stop at that point and carried on. That first haul is difficult, but it does get easier. The way down is difficult, but if you look after your knees [I used poles] it is manageable. getting this done in ne day has set me up for the Camino ... I know I can deal with pretty much anything after day one!
However, my real advice is do what you feel is do-able for you.
Buen Camino
If you are already capable of walking 24 km in 4.5 hours, go ahead and walk all the way to Roncesvalles. By June the days are longer and if you leave Saint Jean at about 7:00 am you will get there in the mid-afternoon. Plenty of time before the usual trout y papas dinner.
The jaunt to Orisson is not that far. If you plan on staying there, definitely leave later otherwise you will arrive before lunch.
HI Phil what time did you get to Roncesvalles in the end? Did you prebook a hostal?Hello Frank - we started our Camino in 2016 and have been doing stages [varying from 7 to 10 days walking each time]. I was 50 when we went from St Jean. We had booked Orisson. We set off at around 7.30 a.m. and got to Orisson by 10.30 a.m. I am generously proportioned [100kg] and not hugely fit. I had done practice walks and had done some walking up hills [Mam Tor in Derbyshire, UK]. When I got to Orisson I felt it would have been a waste of a day to stop at that point and carried on. That first haul is difficult, but it does get easier. The way down is difficult, but if you look after your knees [I used poles] it is manageable. getting this done in ne day has set me up for the Camino ... I know I can deal with pretty much anything after day one!
However, my real advice is do what you feel is do-able for you.
Buen Camino
Orrison, takes about 3 - 4 hours, Roncesvalle about another 4 - 5 hours buen caminoSorry to be a pain but as you probably gather its my first Camino and i'm bricking it. Shall I walk onto Roncesvalles or shall I book into Orisson? Today I walked 24kl. In central London in 41/2 hours. I was testing myself. I hear this stage of el Camino is the most testing with the Mountains etc, If you leave SJPdP say 8am. what time are you likley to arrive at Roncesvalles? Orisson sounds like a stroll in the park only 7.6 kl. from SJPdP> Any advise is welcome Thank you
Hello Frank - my recollection was it was between 3 to 4 p.m. It was certainly in time to wash clothes, change, eat and attend Mass. We didn't pre-book and the end of July was busy ... all those teachers on summer holidays!HI Phil what time did you get to Roncesvalles in the end? Did you prebook a hostal?
.....Whether you walk 'just' to Orrison or to Roncevalles depends a lot on your level of fitness and age. The walk direct to Roncevalles is a breeze for a fit person in their 20's, 30's or 40's or even 50's. To me you look to be possible late 40's or early 50's so should be OK. However a 24 km walk in London (presumably fairly level) is in no way equal to the 25km and 1300metre rise walk over the Pyrennees. ....
Just to let you know I have decided Orisson for tomorrow they were fully booked but have organised a bed they will ferry back to and then I will be dropped off back at Orisson to continue. Very kind and I will be better equipped for the next day Buen CaminoSorry to be a pain but as you probably gather its my first Camino and i'm bricking it. Shall I walk onto Roncesvalles or shall I book into Orisson? Today I walked 24kl. In central London in 41/2 hours. I was testing myself. I hear this stage of el Camino is the most testing with the Mountains etc, If you leave SJPdP say 8am. what time are you likley to arrive at Roncesvalles? Orisson sounds like a stroll in the park only 7.6 kl. from SJPdP> Any advise is welcome Thank you
Right that does it it’s Roncesvalles upwards and onwards thanks guys viva El CaminoLast year as a 64 year old, I had no problem walking to Roncesvalles. I was a bit tired and ready to eat and shower and eat and relax and eat and look around the area a bit, but my age wasn't a limiting factor.
The day did burn a few calories
Or, you can do as the Spaniards and others do, and simply start in Roncesvalles.I'll be starting from SJPdP on the 30th. I've been struggling with whether to attempt the Napoleon given the length, and effort required to do the entire 25km. The pros of doing it are of course the iconic views. But, I'm concerned about overdoing it right at the start of my camino, and ending up in very poor physical shape leaving Roncesvalles the next morning. The weather forecast for when I leave is for rain for the trip out of SJPdP, so I'm seriously considering Valcarlos route instead, since the views on the Napoleon route may be limited or completely obscured with rain anyway. But, I'm still not sure. I didn't reserve a room in Orisson, so that isn't an option, and I can't see myself going back to SJPdP after going part of the way; I'd just keep going even if it meant paying for it physically. I'll probably make a decision the morning I leave SJPdP on which route to take.
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