Starting 16 Apr 2022

[Louise Comacchio]

Hoping to start from St Jean Pied de Port on 16 Apr 2022

 

[Saint Mike II]

That is going to be Easter Saturday (special day for me). So you will be in St Jean on Good Friday, better book your accommodation well in advance. Also book Orrison in advance if intending to stay there. Buen Camino.

 

[Louise Comacchio]

That is going to be Easter Saturday (special day for me). So you will be in St Jean on Good Friday, better book your accommodation well in advance. Also book Orrison in advance if intending to stay there. Buen Camino.

Both booked!

 

[c0484]

Hoping to start from St Jean Pied de Port on 16 Apr 2022

I will be starting on April 19th.

 

[Ianinam]

Both booked!

You'd better book also Roncesvalles, Easter is always a very busy weekend and Roncesvalles will fill up early then. I will be working there as a hospitalera until Friday 15th, so I will be away when you arrive; nevertheless: buen Camino!

As for Orrisson: although the Route Napoleon opens April 1st everything depends on the weather in that period. So it could be possible that the Route Napoleon is closed due to heavy snowfall; go to the Pilgrims Office in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, the volunteers there know the actual situation and they will give you a good advice.
In case the Route Napoleon is closed, you will have to walk via the Valcarlos route which is in a totally different direction and not through Orrisson. Sometimes it is possible to walk up to Orrisson, sleep there and the owner of the auberge in Orrisson will take you by car to Valcarlos the following morning, but be prepared and ask about that possibility in case the RN is closed!

 

[Chris RJ]

Hi Louise, I will be a couple of days ahead of you but I am not in a hurry so we might cross paths. Are you going to Santiago?

 

[C clearly]

I will be starting on April 19th.

You might want to add your name to the list on this thread.

 

[Louise Comacchio]

You'd better book also Roncesvalles, Easter is always a very busy weekend and Roncesvalles will fill up early then. I will be working there as a hospitalera until Friday 15th, so I will be away when you arrive; nevertheless: buen Camino!

As for Orrisson: although the Route Napoleon opens April 1st everything depends on the weather in that period. So it could be possible that the Route Napoleon is closed due to heavy snowfall; go to the Pilgrims Office in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, the volunteers there know the actual situation and they will give you a good advice.
In case the Route Napoleon is closed, you will have to walk via the Valcarlos route which is in a totally different direction and not through Orrisson. Sometimes it is possible to walk up to Orrisson, sleep there and the owner of the auberge in Orrisson will take you by car to Valcarlos the following morning, but be prepared and ask about that possibility in case the RN is closed!

Thanks for the advice. I have already booked Roncesvalles as I thought the same, after that I'll wing it. Yes, hoping the Napoleon route will be open and a clear day, though I am open to whatever comes my way. Have booked 2 nights in St Jean to sort out last minute things. So looking forward to it all!

 

[Louise Comacchio]

I will be starting on April 19th.

You may catch me up as I am taking the first week slow plus have time for half days and/or rest days along the way. Buen Camino

 

[Louise Comacchio]

Hi Louise, I will be a couple of days ahead of you but I am not in a hurry so we might cross paths. Are you going to Santiago?

Yes, then on to the coast. I will be flying out of Santiago on May 31, so I have plenty of time too.

 

[Chris RJ]

louise, I am aiming for 20th in Santiago and to be back there from Finisterre on the 26th, but who the hell knows! If I don’t bump into you in a bar, I hope you have an excellent and blister-free Camino.

 

[Louise Comacchio]

louise, I am aiming for 20th in Santiago and to be back there from Finisterre on the 26th, but who the hell knows! If I don’t bump into you in a bar, I hope you have an excellent and blister-free Camino.

Good chance about the bar, fingers crossed for the no blisters Buen Camino