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This is basically what I did. Only my host at SJPDP called Orisson and arranged for me to come back with them when they went to town to get the mail. Then he picked me up in the morning. I had my bags shipped because I was nervous. I'm glad I did because I sure did enjoy the mountains. Enjoy.There is a very simple option.
The 'Mountain Shuttle' with Express Bourricot.
Caroline will pick you up on your first day from Orrison or other points further up.
Take you back down to St Jean for the night
And next day take you back up to start where you left off the next day.
It's a simple service to understand and use.
It's a great option for those who want to break up that first day 'over the mountain' and find that
Orrison is fully booked, or
They want to walk a bit further than Orrison but not all the way to Roncesvalles.
I used the service last year. Many members here know Caroline and have used her service I think.
Here is the website. you can book online via email, in English.
http://www.expressbourricot.com/persons-transport/
Thank you. Fortunately I have now managed to book Orrison that night. Still a bit nervous but I guess that helps you prepare properly. MegThere is a very simple option.
The 'Mountain Shuttle' with Express Bourricot.
Caroline will pick you up on your first day from Orrison or other points further up.
Take you back down to St Jean for the night
And next day take you back up to start where you left off the next day.
It's a simple service to understand and use.
It's a great option for those who want to break up that first day 'over the mountain' and find that
Orrison is fully booked, or
They want to walk a bit further than Orrison but not all the way to Roncesvalles.
I used the service last year. Many members here know Caroline and have used her service I think.
Here is the website. you can book online via email, in English.
http://www.expressbourricot.com/persons-transport/
Thank you. Fortunately I have now managed to book Orrison that night. Still a bit nervous but I guess that helps you prepare properly. Meg
The Mountain Shuttle sounds perfect. I am planning to do about 2 weeks of the Camino in October but I have health issues so it will definitely be short segments in slow mo. Still I REALLY don't want to miss the mountains so if I can get transport most of the way up from SJPdeP I can pick my way slowly down to Roncevalles. Does anyone know if the Mountain Shuttle operates everyday?
Thanks very much
I'm coming to this conversation a little late but have similar questions about SJPdP to Roncevalles in one day - hubby and I are reasonably fit in our 50's walking in early September. We do train on some good hills but nothing quite like this potential Day 1 - big hill and big distance. I'd like to think we can achieve Roncevalles in one day especially if we "take it easy". If we start about 8am, stop at Orisson for a rest/snack, and keep moving slowly, can we make Roncevalles comfortably in daylight? My guidebook says 25kms but is actually 32kms adjusting for the climb. That is a long day 1 given that other advice says to stay slow. Does start slow mean take it slow for the distance or shorten the distance on day 1? If we haven't booked Orisson or a shuttle bus back to SJPdP, what options do we have but to keep walking to Roncevalles? Am I correct in assuming that lots and lots of people of all ages and fitness levels manage SJPdP to Roncevalles in one day? Thanks so much in advance xxOr you may just be fine walking from St jpdPort to Roncesvalles, taking it easy.... Stop at Orrisson anyway for a coffee/drink, by then you'll know how you feel and you can consider the different options. The walk to Orrisson is the worst part (imo).
Buen camino
Yes I think you can do it in 1 day, I say this because I have done it and saw lots of people doing it! I would start before 8 if you can. You'll necessarily walk slowly as it climbs. The main thing (imo) is NOT to carry a very heavy pack.I'm coming to this conversation a little late but have similar questions about SJPdP to Roncevalles in one day - hubby and I are reasonably fit in our 50's walking in early September. We do train on some good hills but nothing quite like this potential Day 1 - big hill and big distance. I'd like to think we can achieve Roncevalles in one day especially if we "take it easy". If we start about 8am, stop at Orisson for a rest/snack, and keep moving slowly, can we make Roncevalles comfortably in daylight? My guidebook says 25kms but is actually 32kms adjusting for the climb. That is a long day 1 given that other advice says to stay slow. Does start slow mean take it slow for the distance or shorten the distance on day 1? If we haven't booked Orisson or a shuttle bus back to SJPdP, what options do we have but to keep walking to Roncevalles? Am I correct in assuming that lots and lots of people of all ages and fitness levels manage SJPdP to Roncevalles in one day? Thanks so much in advance xx
We left SJPdP at 7 AM and arrived in Roncevalles at 6 PM. We are mid 50's in good shape and took our time, stopped frequently and snacked/hydrated often. We were very cautious on the trails with loose slippery shale, which just means it takes a little longer. We didn't want to be the pilgrims without our front teeth.I'm coming to this conversation a little late but have similar questions about SJPdP to Roncevalles in one day - hubby and I are reasonably fit in our 50's walking in early September. We do train on some good hills but nothing quite like this potential Day 1 - big hill and big distance. I'd like to think we can achieve Roncevalles in one day especially if we "take it easy". If we start about 8am, stop at Orisson for a rest/snack, and keep moving slowly, can we make Roncevalles comfortably in daylight? My guidebook says 25kms but is actually 32kms adjusting for the climb. That is a long day 1 given that other advice says to stay slow. Does start slow mean take it slow for the distance or shorten the distance on day 1? If we haven't booked Orisson or a shuttle bus back to SJPdP, what options do we have but to keep walking to Roncevalles? Am I correct in assuming that lots and lots of people of all ages and fitness levels manage SJPdP to Roncevalles in one day? Thanks so much in advance xx
Thanks Pete. That is a long day but realistically achievable. Getting very excited now! Just trying to secure a booking for that first night so I'm not worried about a bed at the other end. There are not too many options and many places are already booked out so I am waiting on a response from the main alberque. Much appreciated.We left SJPdP at 7 AM and arrived in Roncevalles at 6 PM. We are mid 50's in good shape and took our time, stopped frequently and snacked/hydrated often. We were very cautious on the trails with loose slippery shale, which just means it takes a little longer. We didn't want to be the pilgrims without our front teeth.The following day we were fine and ready to roll without any problems with soreness or pain. Buen Camino, Pete
Thanks domigee! 33 degrees is too hot up those hills even for a girl from the tropics. I am doing my best for a light pack but it will inevitably be about 7kgs. Thanks for the advice to start earlier - how long before I reach my first coffeeYes I think you can do it in 1 day, I say this because I have done it and saw lots of people doing it! I would start before 8 if you can. You'll necessarily walk slowly as it climbs. The main thing (imo) is NOT to carry a very heavy pack.
The weather can be very changeable. I walked it a few days ago in rain, wind, cold and low cloud all the way. Today it is 33 deg + in Roncesvalles.
Make sure you have water with you.
Check with the pilgrims' office in StJpdeport before you leave (the night before), they'll be up to date on the weather.
Don't worry and buen camino
- how long before I reach my first coffee
I'm coming to this conversation a little late but have similar questions about SJPdP to Roncevalles in one day - hubby and I are reasonably fit in our 50's walking in early September. We do train on some good hills but nothing quite like this potential Day 1 - big hill and big distance. I'd like to think we can achieve Roncevalles in one day especially if we "take it easy". If we start about 8am, stop at Orisson for a rest/snack, and keep moving slowly, can we make Roncevalles comfortably in daylight? My guidebook says 25kms but is actually 32kms adjusting for the climb. That is a long day 1 given that other advice says to stay slow. Does start slow mean take it slow for the distance or shorten the distance on day 1? If we haven't booked Orisson or a shuttle bus back to SJPdP, what options do we have but to keep walking to Roncevalles? Am I correct in assuming that lots and lots of people of all ages and fitness levels manage SJPdP to Roncevalles in one day? Thanks so much in advance xx
We had our first coffee at Huntto, after 6 km, and the next at OrissonOrisson, 7, 6 KM, after a very steep section. There is a guy in a van after Biakorri (that is more or less at half of the stage) but I can't remember if he also offers coffee.
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