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Thank you I am on my way ,see you next week !The pilgrims Office 39 rue de la Citadelle Saint Jean Pied de Port is open every day all year long from 7:30 am to 11pm. The volunteers can give you all you need to start your "Camino" (credenciale, informations, documentation, shell......). Don't forget to go there !
Thank you. We are on our way in two weeks. Linda.The pilgrims Office 39 rue de la Citadelle Saint Jean Pied de Port is open every day all year long from 7:30 am to 11pm. The volunteers can give you all you need to start your "Camino" (credenciale, informations, documentation, shell......). Don't forget to go there !
Thank you as well. Being novices, we’ll be there for an Easter start. Much appreciatedThe pilgrims Office 39 rue de la Citadelle Saint Jean Pied de Port is open every day all year long from 7:30 am to 11pm. The volunteers can give you all you need to start your "Camino" (credenciale, informations, documentation, shell......). Don't forget to go there !
Agreed! Would love updates on Napoleon Route!Hi @Monasp Will you posting updates on the Route Napolean?
We'll use the alternate if still closed when we get there, but it's nice to get some updates
Sorry but we give a map of Napoleon path and way by Valcarlos only at the pilgrims office. When you will start your Camino a volunteer will give you all of explanation about itAgreed! Would love updates on Napoleon Route!
Hi Peter sorry I missed you yesterday got delayed at BCN ..arrived late hope you made it with no problemsThanks. Will see them on Wednesday this week
We shall see you on the 3rd May Vicky n CazThe pilgrims Office 39 rue de la Citadelle Saint Jean Pied de Port is open every day all year long from 7:30 am to 11pm. The volunteers can give you all you need to start your "Camino" (credenciale, informations, documentation, shell......). Don't forget to go there !
So true!I love the Pilgrim's Office volunteers. What a terrific group of people!!!!
What a good idea !!So true!
I plan to apply for volunteering in that office next year - working all summer this year in spite of being retired. Hope you will all come then!
Forecast says " good weather next week"Thank you! See you next Thursday!
Hopefully the weather on the Napoleon route will be better!
We can't know the weather on May 17 and 18. In mountain the weather can change quicklySee you on May 17! How's weather? It is said that it is likely to rain and it rains around on 17, 18 of this month.
I will be obtaining my passport in St Jean but can I also obtain one for a friend who will be joining me in Léon?The pilgrims Office 39 rue de la Citadelle Saint Jean Pied de Port is open every day all year long from 7:30 am to 11pm. The volunteers can give you all you need to start your "Camino" (credenciale, informations, documentation, shell......). Don't forget to go there !
I will be obtaining my passport in St Jean but can I also obtain one for a friend who will be joining me in Léon?
Yes of course without problem.I will be obtaining my passport in St Jean but can I also obtain one for a friend who will be joining me in Léon?
I will be obtaining my passport in St Jean but can I also obtain one for a friend who will be joining me in Léon?
I will be obtaining my passport in St Jean but can I also obtain one for a friend who will be joining me in Léon?
Welcome !Yes, I will stop there for sure for check out information in June.
Thank you! Can't wait to be there! (August 27th). My friend and I will be there around lunch time and then we will walk to Orisson in the afternoon and spend the night there - can't wait to meet all our fellow pilgrims along the way! After years of wanting to do this, it's finally happening!The pilgrims Office 39 rue de la Citadelle Saint Jean Pied de Port is open every day all year long from 7:30 am to 11pm. The volunteers can give you all you need to start your "Camino" (credenciale, informations, documentation, shell......). Don't forget to go there !
Is it necessary to register months before we go, or do we do that at the office when we arrive?Thank you I am on my way ,see you next week !
Thank you! I'm preparing for next June!@Jzijzo no registration of any sort is required to walk the Camino. You just arrive and start walking. But if you want access to pilgrim only accommodation and/or a Compostela at the end, then you need a pilgrim passport, a “credential”, and those are obtainable from the Pilgrims Office in SJPDP. No need to notify the Pilgrim Office before, simply go there when you arrive in SJPDP. They are also a great source of information about the weather, which is important in deciding which route to take to Roncesvalles. And they also can help with accommodation.
It's so good to know there is so much guidance out there. Did you do the full walk from St. Jean Pied Dr Port to Santiago Dr Compostela? In how many days?I highly recommend stopping at the Pilgrims Office. A very nice women (who’s name I have unfortunately forgotten) gave me handouts that listed many albergues, route altitude information etc...which became invaluable when I inadvertently left my guide book at a cafe in Azofra. I had arrived on a morning bus, due to a lost baggage situation at the airport, and this angel at the office reassured me me that I had enough time to reach Roncevalles. She stamped my passport and reminded me to chose a shell from the basket- ALL while I was just twitching to get started.
What a calming influence she was...
Yes, I did walk to Santiago in about a month. I stopped for a few days in Sarria, waiting to meet some friends, but 30-31 days is just about right, unless you run into bad weather or have medical issues- which I did notIt's so good to know there is so much guidance out there. Did you do the full walk from St. Jean Pied Dr Port to Santiago Dr Compostela? In how many days?
The room in the back of the building we use it only on winterIn 2008 I went to the pilgrim's office, then a little room in the back of the building, managed by an old lady. She was kind, talked a bit with each pilgrim, and delivered maps and leaflets. There were just four of us (it was around 10 AM, so not peak hour). The feeling was similar to the reception of any albergue.
Then, I came back two years ago, mid afternoon. I was impressed by the crowds of pilgrims (the queue started actually in the street), and how the office has become a modern, efficient operation, with a street front, capable and well organized room. The volunteers make a great job, are efficient and answer the usual questions in many languages. I profit from this thread to say thanks, again.
On the other side, I did not like the new hook scale, where you can weigh your backpack...
We are arriving tonight on the train from Toulouse via Bayonne at 2208 will someone be at the pilgrims office? Our flight was delayed so we missed our train and accommodations yesterday and just arrived here today . so have nothing bookedThe pilgrims Office 39 rue de la Citadelle Saint Jean Pied de Port is open every day all year long from 7:30 am to 11pm. The volunteers can give you all you need to start your "Camino" (credenciale, informations, documentation, shell......). Don't forget to go there !
They stay open for the pilgrims arriving on the last train, but go straight to the office. They will be able to put you in their gite.the train from Toulouse via Bayonne at 2208 will someone be at the pilgrims office?
I just email youWe are arriving tonight on the train from Toulouse via Bayonne at 2208 will someone be at the pilgrims office? Our flight was delayed so we missed our train and accommodations yesterday and just arrived here today . so have nothing booked
You can email me at tanstey22@gmail.com
Thank you so much. I'll say that to all of volunteersDear Monasp, I agree! I started my first Camino in January this year and, like every other 'camino virgin', I was excited but also apprehensive. I stepped into the Camino office on that cold and rainy Thursday morning, and was greeted by the smiling faces and quiet competence of the two volunteers working there. It was just what I needed: it was almost like an 'informal ceremony' to welcome us to the Camino and to wish us good luck (and to ensure that we used the road route to get to Valcarlos!). It was this emotional warmth that I remember most about the lovely people at the SJPdP office.
I started this year on April 13th from SJPP. Lots of mud and rivers were high so be prepared. This was an abnormally wet spring from what I understand but people one to two weeks before me couldn't take certain routes due to flooding. Was advised by pilgrim's office NOT to take Napoleon route (people travelled two days later than I did so without incident). Valcarlos route was pretty rough and I barely made it. If I were to do again would probably break the trip to Roncesvalles up into two days rather than try it all at once. The rain and mud made the ascent really hard and the route I took had much of the elevation towards the second half (which in my case was not a good thing as I was really tired). I gather the Napoleon route has a steeper initial ascent and less steep in second half (and many break up the day going to Roncesvalles by staying in Orisson). Good luck!!!!Starting my 2nd Camino on April 10th, 2019 from SJPP. So far I am a solo trekker. Walked the Via de la Plata last spring (2018) from Seville 》Astorga 》Santiago in 39 days with my cousin.
Anybody starting out on that date? The Napoleon route is closed until March 31, and if weather is bad I'll just take the alternative.
johnross@gci.net
Thanks for your service. You're an angel.The room in the back of the building we use it only on winter
When you arrive at SJPP you have to go to the pilgrims office, there the volunteers will explain you all things you need to start your Camino (forecast, if you can go by the "route Napoleon" or no.......) because in April maybe in mountain it will be a lot of snow. The volunteers will give you a lot of advices.Starting my 2nd Camino on April 10th, 2019 from SJPP. So far I am a solo trekker. Walked the Via de la Plata last spring (2018) from Seville 》Astorga 》Santiago in 39 days with my cousin.
Anybody starting out on that date? The Napoleon route is closed until March 31, and if weather is bad I'll just take the alternative.
johnross@gci.net
Hace 17,5 x 10Hola!
Tell me the dimensions of the credential, please (folded, not expanded).
Tomás
Hace 17,5 x 10
Are we able to order your credentials for postage overseas @Monasp ?
They are so much better than the 'official' credentials from SdC.
Much more space for stamps!
If available, I'll take 10
Oh No............. I see on your website you are now using the official SdC versions
Is this True? I loved your version............
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No we use our credencial not the official SdCAre we able to order your credentials for postage overseas @Monasp ?
They are so much better than the 'official' credentials from SdC.
Much more space for stamps!
If available, I'll take 10
Oh No............. I see on your website you are now using the official SdC versions
Is this True? I loved your version............
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Thanks I'm starting the first of Sept. For the first timeThe pilgrims Office 39 rue de la Citadelle Saint Jean Pied de Port is open every day all year long from 7:30 am to 11pm. The volunteers can give you all you need to start your "Camino" (credenciale, informations, documentation, shell......). Don't forget to go there !
Hi! It is safe to assume that there will always be credenciales available at the Pilgrims Office? I arrive on the 18th Sept and would be bummed if its unavailable...The pilgrims Office 39 rue de la Citadelle Saint Jean Pied de Port is open every day all year long from 7:30 am to 11pm. The volunteers can give you all you need to start your "Camino" (credenciale, informations, documentation, shell......). Don't forget to go there !
Don't be afraid we have a stock of credenciales !Hi! It is safe to assume that there will always be credenciales available at the Pilgrims Office? I arrive on the 18th Sept and would be bummed if its unavailable...
HI MonaspDon't be afraid we have a stock of credenciales !
Yes of course we have shell with stringHI Monasp
Are we able to buy a shell (with string?) from the Pilgrims office in SJPDP?
We start our Camino next week (Aug 3!)
Thanks
Davybhoy
Yes, because Sunday 31st of May, and Monday, 1st of June are also official holidays - Pentecost / Pfingsten - in the same countries mentioned above, so there might also be some pilgrims using those days to start their pilgrimage (in my country there are holidays, so that time lot of pilgrims start their camino then).What about the following week? Like Monday 5/25 through Friday 5/29 - is it full on busy season then?
Hi, i’m walking as far as I can in 3 weeks on the Camino Frances late September. I just want to double check the opening hours of the pilgrims office. You say 11pm. Does that include Saturdays? The website says 7pm. I won’t get to SJPP until 7pm ish. My dilemma is, do I get my pilgrims passport here in the uk or the pilgrims tourist office?The pilgrims Office 39 rue de la Citadelle Saint Jean Pied de Port is open every day all year long from 7:30 am to 11pm. The volunteers can give you all you need to start your "Camino" (credenciale, informations, documentation, shell......). Don't forget to go there !
Maria at the SJPP PO was an incredible help to us a few days ago! She even walked me to the odd spot where the bus picks up, to make sure I knew exactly where it was.Monasp, can you give general information about volunteeering at SJPDP Pilgrim office? how it works and what's required:
I am interested to volunteer there..with this info then I can plan for it better when I do my next camino.
- criteria or experience required?
- languages needed?
- assignment is 1 week, 2 weeks, as long as you like?
- what time of year?
- daily shift?
- accomodation provided?
- when to apply? how?
Also your volunteers are FANTASTIC.. settled my nerves and gave me the confidence I needed when I unexpectedly had to walk alone in Sept2018. she met with me for 1.5 hours! (I realize most pèlerins sit for only 5-10 minutes!) answering all my questions ....with such patience..she was in many ways my Camino Angel...and I hadn't even started to walk yet!
The answers to these questions would be a great thing to post in the "Looking for volunteers, interested in volunteering" forum.Monasp, can you give general information about volunteeering at SJPDP Pilgrim office? how it works and what's required:
I am interested to volunteer there..with this info then I can plan for it better when I do my next camino.
- criteria or experience required?
- languages needed?
- assignment is 1 week, 2 weeks, as long as you like?
- what time of year?
- daily shift?
- accomodation provided?
- when to apply? how?
Also your volunteers are FANTASTIC.. settled my nerves and gave me the confidence I needed when I unexpectedly had to walk alone in Sept2018. she met with me for 1.5 hours! (I realize most pèlerins sit for only 5-10 minutes!) answering all my questions ....with such patience..she was in many ways my Camino Angel...and I hadn't even started to walk yet!
I’ll be there on 15 March 2020!The pilgrims Office 39 rue de la Citadelle Saint Jean Pied de Port is open every day all year long from 7:30 am to 11pm. The volunteers can give you all you need to start your "Camino" (credenciale, informations, documentation, shell......). Don't forget to go there !
????????When I was there they took a lunch break from noon to 1400
@MisterH, where and who are "there" and "they"? Pilgrims Office in SJPP or Tourist Office in SJPP? Different entities with different opening hours.When I was there they took a lunch break from noon to 1400
When I was there on may 12th in 2016, the pilgrim office closed the door behind me at 1200 and didn't reopen until 1400. I assumed that that was normal operation.@MisterH, where and who are "there" and "they"? Pilgrims Office in SJPP or Tourist Office in SJPP? Different entities with different opening hours.
As far as I can tell, simply by reading the first message in this thread posted by the manager of the Pilgrims Office herself, the Pilgrims Office is open non-stop throughout the day, while the Tourist Office closes over lunchtime from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm according to their website.
It was in 2016 and now we are 2020...………...When I was there on may 12th in 2016, the pilgrim office closed the door behind me at 1200 and didn't reopen until 1400. I assumed that that was normal operation.
I think you mean credential for the stamps as a compestella is given at the other end in the Santiago office on completion of your walk..I'll be back there in May!
Will by a new map there and my 1st compostella for this next Camino.
Hi how did it go for you last year? i am a first-timer leaving St Jean PP on April 11th this year. Just wondering how it went and if you have any comments on sleeping bag vs liner or any other notes that would be great- i realize the weather will be different but every bit of info helps!Starting my 2nd Camino on April 10th, 2019 from SJPP. So far I am a solo trekker. Walked the Via de la Plata last spring (2018) from Seville 》Astorga 》Santiago in 39 days with my cousin.
Anybody starting out on that date? The Napoleon route is closed until March 31, and if weather is bad I'll just take the alternative.
johnross@gci.net
It was a good camino. Typical spring weather in Spain. Sunshine or wind / rain / snow. Did it in 32 days. I carry a sleeping bag liner. Use it infrequently but when you need it you need it. I put it in a ziplog bag to keep it dry. Look at my comments on a reply to Pscarmen in the thread titled Camino (Francés?)
The Napolean route is officially closed until April 1st, and then is evaluated in early spring on a daily basis after April 1st to see if travel is safe. Buen Camino...excited for youI'm leaving for the Camino in 9 days!! I won't arrive in SJPP until March 6th, but when I do, I'll definitely stop in to the Pilgrim's Office for my credential and to find out if the Napoleon Route is open. I am so excited to begin.
Welcome to the pilgrims office !I'm leaving for the Camino in 9 days!! I won't arrive in SJPP until March 6th, but when I do, I'll definitely stop in to the Pilgrim's Office for my credential and to find out if the Napoleon Route is open. I am so excited to begin.
I was wondering if this information is still up to date because the information that I got on e-mail from them was:The pilgrims Office 39 rue de la Citadelle Saint Jean Pied de Port is open every day all year long from 7:30 am to 11pm. The volunteers can give you all you need to start your "Camino" (credenciale, informations, documentation, shell......). Don't forget to go there !
There is usually a bus. Have you checked www.movelia.es?If not, you may have to take a taxi.I will be in SJPP tomorrow, March 3rd, as soon as I find a way to get from Pamplona to SJ...
Go to the bus station early. You should find ALSA going to SJPdP and PLM going to Pekotxeta (on the border with Arneguy, France) which you can walk to either SJPdP or Valcarlos in a few hours. (That PLM service is Tuesday and Friday only by the way).I will be in SJPP tomorrow, March 3rd, as soon as I find a way to get from Pamplona to SJ...
I bought my passport online! Do I still need to go to this office before I start in SJPdP?
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