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I agree. Take your time. Enjoy the beauty of your surroundings. We stayed at Orisson one year ago to the day that you will be staying there. I met people there that I stayed in touch with throughout our journey. Don't try to be the first one out the door in the morning or the last one out the door. If you are the first one out the door, trust me, all you see is darkness for one to two hours. Think of what you may miss seeing. Sometimes if you leave too late you will walk in the afternoon heat and may not get a room at the next albergue. My point is always remember why you wanted to walk the Camino in the first place. Was it to run a race, go hiking or to experience something much deeper.Thanks ranthr / falcon269. That's kind of what I expected. Looking forward to it...
In 2012, weather was great and we did it in 2 and half hours. Be prepared to stop, take in the beauty and take some pictures!
how long did it take you?It's not the long easy climb up the hill to Roncevalle --it's the steep descent that gets people hurt. Long walk uphill is interesting because of horses and sheep along the road. Going downhill is like descending a power line or pipeline on a steep hillside of the Ozarks in Arkansas. Loose rocks, slippery clay when wet, steep grade. I thought the 2nd day was worst!
Just before you reach Orisson (after the gite at Hunnto) the trail cuts off to the left and up a steep hill. I chose to continue walking the road (easier gradient) which is about 1.5k longer and it is right below a sanctuary for griffon vultures(?). It was so fascinating I almost (!) forgot I was tired.
It is not entirely about the first day. Almost everyone could make it to Roncesvalles the first day. You are filled with energy, and your muscles are fresh.2h:45m for my wife and I, ages 68 and 69 at the time (turned 70 at O'Cebreiro). We're both in reasonably good shape, but not athletes by any means.
Orrison did not seem long and we were actually surprised to be there so soon. We were on adrenaline and talking. The climb from Orisson to Roncevalles was not bad, just steady for a long long way. But, as zin loi said, the descent was tough. Care must be taken, not to pull or strain yourself. It took us about 6 hours from Orisson to Roncevalles. Mind you, we stopped and had a casual picnic lunch along the way. The scenery is spectacular and we stopped several times to view and photo ops. Trust me, we were plenty tired when we got to Roncevalles.
You give me hope! I hope to walk in 2016 when I'll be 68.2h:45m for my wife and I, ages 68 and 69 at the time (turned 70 at O'Cebreiro). We're both in reasonably good shape, but not athletes by any means.
Not sure how late you plan to leave SJPDP but, if you expect to get to Orisson late, I'd call and alert them. I've seen reports, I'm pretty sure on this forum, on their giving away reserved beds if they were not claimed by late afternoon.Our beds are already booked at Orisson so there's probably no need to start out too early
We thought we would be some of the oldest walkers, and boy were we wrong. We met several pilgrims in their mid-to-late 70's, and a few in their 80's -- most of whom left us in the dust as they walked by and said "Buen Camino!"You give me hope! I hope to walk in 2016 when I'll be 68.
Congratulations for getting that far with your hip condition. Given the circumstances, I'd say you did quite well. I wish you the best with the hip replacement and success when you continue in 2016.It took me 8 hrs from St Jean to Orission. I have a bum hip and had to take frequent stops to rest . I can say without equivocation that it was the most strenuous event of my life . I'm 68 1/2. ex military 65-69 , hiked the rockies when younger, been planning this trip for 3 years with daily training . Ive experienced difficult situations. St Jean to Orission was THE toughest thing I have ever done . But I made it. I had to taxi day two to Roncavelles as I was in much pain . I finally achieved walking to Logrono where sadly I had to stop for the hip and also the knee.
I will most likely have to get a hip replacement before continuing in 2016 from where I left off.
I am very impressed on your behalf: Keep on; Ultreya: Buen Camino!It took me 8 hrs from St Jean to Orission. I have a bum hip and had to take frequent stops to rest . I can say without equivocation that it was the most strenuous event of my life . I'm 68 1/2. ex military 65-69 , hiked the rockies when younger, been planning this trip for 3 years with daily training . Ive experienced difficult situations. St Jean to Orission was THE toughest thing I have ever done . But I made it. I had to taxi day two to Roncavelles as I was in much pain . I finally achieved walking to Logrono where sadly I had to stop for the hip and also the knee.
I will most likely have to get a hip replacement before continuing in 2016 from where I left off.
We had the same dilemma, but we were assured that we would get our money back if it turned out that the Route Napoleon was closed. That is exactly what happened and we were reimbursed. Jean Jacque, the proprietor at Orisson is very accommodating.Planning on leaving St Jean on 15th April next. I have read that booking Orisson in advance is a must but reluctant to do so in case the Route Napolean is closed that early in the year and have to take the ValCarlos route. Would it be likely to be fully booked at that time of year
Thanks for the info. Will book in advance nowWe had the same dilemma, but we were assured that we would get our money back if it turned out that the Route Napoleon was closed. That is exactly what happened and we were reimbursed. Jean Jacque, the proprietor at Orisson is very accommodating.
We thought we would be some of the oldest walkers, and boy were we wrong. We met several pilgrims in their mid-to-late 70's, and a few in their 80's -- most of whom left us in the dust as they walked by and said "Buen Camino!"
It took me 8 hrs from St Jean to Orission. I have a bum hip and had to take frequent stops to rest . I can say without equivocation that it was the most strenuous event of my life . I'm 68 1/2. ex military 65-69 , hiked the rockies when younger, been planning this trip for 3 years with daily training . Ive experienced difficult situations. St Jean to Orission was THE toughest thing I have ever done . But I made it. I had to taxi day two to Roncavelles as I was in much pain . I finally achieved walking to Logrono where sadly I had to stop for the hip and also the knee.
I will most likely have to get a hip replacement before continuing in 2016 from where I left off.
We are mid to.late 50s. Left sjpdp about 9/10 am
Beautiful walk. Hard because we aren't in the best of shape which would begin to change about day 4 as we became more fit.
Got to orisson about 1 or so.
Too early to check in but a lot of fun sitting on veranda with food and beer and new friends.
Orisson stop ifs a great place to break on first day Plus they serve a delicious group dinner ... highly recommend
the dinner is awesome camaraderie to begin your journey. a sandwich that night to take with you the next morning
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