Hello all -
I am walking seven days of the camino -- via el camino frances -- in september, and hope to do so every september that follows until completion. Because I must break the trip up so much, I want to start at the very beginning, but need to also consider how long it will take to get to and from the starting point. I will have ten days from landing to take off.
Given this suggestion, does anyone have advice on the relative merits of starting at St. Jean versus Roncesvalles? I am inclined to start at St. Jean, the very beginning for me as I am unable to walk from my door toward the camino, but I'm not sure whether my travel constraints make this a wise choice.
Additionally, if I want to start in St. Jean, I know I will not get very far. Would it make more sense to fly into France (and if so, to where) than to fly into Madrid, or even Pamplona?
Thank you.
I am walking seven days of the camino -- via el camino frances -- in september, and hope to do so every september that follows until completion. Because I must break the trip up so much, I want to start at the very beginning, but need to also consider how long it will take to get to and from the starting point. I will have ten days from landing to take off.
Given this suggestion, does anyone have advice on the relative merits of starting at St. Jean versus Roncesvalles? I am inclined to start at St. Jean, the very beginning for me as I am unable to walk from my door toward the camino, but I'm not sure whether my travel constraints make this a wise choice.
Additionally, if I want to start in St. Jean, I know I will not get very far. Would it make more sense to fly into France (and if so, to where) than to fly into Madrid, or even Pamplona?
Thank you.