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Hi, my opinion is that going to the albergue Orisson is the hardest part of the day to Roncesvalles.My wife and I did the Camino in 2012 and started in Pamplona. We will be back on the Camino June 1, and have decided to walk from SJPDP to Roncesvalles in one day (weather permitting). We are pretty avid walkers and have been averaging 6-11 miles every other day. We are now walking with backpacks (using 10% rule...10% of bodyweight). We live near a National Park with lots of hills so we are getting the chance to walk on flat and very hilly roads. We are in our early sixties and in pretty good shape. I have been reading a lot of conversations about NOT walking all the way to Roncesvalles but instead breaking it up and staying overnight in Orrison. I am starting to get a bit freaked out about our decision. What about it? Need some positives here about our decision.
My wife and I did the Camino in 2012 and started in Pamplona. We will be back on the Camino June 1, and have decided to walk from SJPDP to Roncesvalles in one day (weather permitting). We are pretty avid walkers and have been averaging 6-11 miles every other day. We are now walking with backpacks (using 10% rule...10% of bodyweight). We live near a National Park with lots of hills so we are getting the chance to walk on flat and very hilly roads. We are in our early sixties and in pretty good shape. I have been reading a lot of conversations about NOT walking all the way to Roncesvalles but instead breaking it up and staying overnight in Orrison. I am starting to get a bit freaked out about our decision. What about it? Need some positives here about our decision.
Last year I walked it in about 4 hours I think.Whew! That makes me feel a lot better!!
We have booked reservations in Roncesvalles so won't have to worry about getting a bed and can hopefully walk at a "peaceful" pace. Will definitely stop in Orisson for rest and a bite.
We can't wait to get back to the Camino.
Thank you all!
P.S. How long would you say it takes to get from Orisson to Roncesvalles? I understand the downhill to Roncesvalles is difficult.
... How long would you say it takes to get from Orisson to Roncesvalles? I understand the downhill to Roncesvalles is difficult.
I walked from SJPdP in June without stopping at Orisson for the night. If you are in reasonable shape it should be no trouble to you. When I did it I was overweight in ill fitting boots. a dickie hip (since replaced) and a school backpack(since replaced) borrowed from one of my kids (not replaced). It's not an easy walk, but it is a manageable one. The weather should be good by June 1st.My wife and I did the Camino in 2012 and started in Pamplona. We will be back on the Camino June 1, and have decided to walk from SJPDP to Roncesvalles in one day (weather permitting). We are pretty avid walkers and have been averaging 6-11 miles every other day. We are now walking with backpacks (using 10% rule...10% of bodyweight). We live near a National Park with lots of hills so we are getting the chance to walk on flat and very hilly roads. We are in our early sixties and in pretty good shape. I have been reading a lot of conversations about NOT walking all the way to Roncesvalles but instead breaking it up and staying overnight in Orrison. I am starting to get a bit freaked out about our decision. What about it? Need some positives here about our decision.
... borrowed from one of my kids (not replaced). ...
borrowed from one of my kids (not replaced).
Well, on the basis that you are used to walking 6-11miles a day I would stop at Orisson, you will need to book it gets very busy or there is a B&B just before Orisson which is very nice! The route is very steep in places. Good luck!My wife and I did the Camino in 2012 and started in Pamplona. We will be back on the Camino June 1, and have decided to walk from SJPDP to Roncesvalles in one day (weather permitting). We are pretty avid walkers and have been averaging 6-11 miles every other day. We are now walking with backpacks (using 10% rule...10% of bodyweight). We live near a National Park with lots of hills so we are getting the chance to walk on flat and very hilly roads. We are in our early sixties and in pretty good shape. I have been reading a lot of conversations about NOT walking all the way to Roncesvalles but instead breaking it up and staying overnight in Orrison. I am starting to get a bit freaked out about our decision. What about it? Need some positives here about our decision.
My wife and I did the Camino in 2012 and started in Pamplona. We will be back on the Camino June 1, and have decided to walk from SJPDP to Roncesvalles in one day (weather permitting). We are pretty avid walkers and have been averaging 6-11 miles every other day. We are now walking with backpacks (using 10% rule...10% of bodyweight). We live near a National Park with lots of hills so we are getting the chance to walk on flat and very hilly roads. We are in our early sixties and in pretty good shape. I have been reading a lot of conversations about NOT walking all the way to Roncesvalles but instead breaking it up and staying overnight in Orrison. I am starting to get a bit freaked out about our decision. What about it? Need some positives here about our decision.
We started in SJPP about eight days ago, but stopped in Orrison in part to allow for a recovery from jet lag. I just turned 60 and, in retrospect, think going all the way to Roncesvalles on the first day would have been fine. For us, we stopped in Orrison for the experience, meeting a smaller group of pilgrims (40 or so) over a communal meal. Those same people have been our constant companions and Camino family so far on our journey.My wife and I did the Camino in 2012 and started in Pamplona. We will be back on the Camino June 1, and have decided to walk from SJPDP to Roncesvalles in one day (weather permitting). We are pretty avid walkers and have been averaging 6-11 miles every other day. We are now walking with backpacks (using 10% rule...10% of bodyweight). We live near a National Park with lots of hills so we are getting the chance to walk on flat and very hilly roads. We are in our early sixties and in pretty good shape. I have been reading a lot of conversations about NOT walking all the way to Roncesvalles but instead breaking it up and staying overnight in Orrison. I am starting to get a bit freaked out about our decision. What about it? Need some positives here about our decision.
P.S. How long would you say it takes to get from Orisson to Roncesvalles? I understand the downhill to Roncesvalles is difficult.
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