Starting from Saint Jean on 7/8 th September. ,2017

[mayuresh]

Hello. I plan to start walking the Camino Frances from Saint Jean PDP on the 7 th or 8th of September ( depends if I reach on time to start walking the next day ) please let me know if anybody is planning to start on the same day. Regards. Mayuresh.

 

[pensioner45]

Nothing like forward planning! Love your optimism

 

[poogeyejr]

Hi Mayuresh - Welcome to the forum.

I love the Camino and am very excited for you and am jealous about the journey you are about to embark on.

Your post made me smile, as the title of your post " 7/8 September, 3027 " implies you will be walking in 1010 years.
Thus the comment from pensioner45 above.

There is thread with a calendar for this summer, a few of them I think, but I was unable to find them - maybe someone else will have it bookmarked and can add a link below.

Thank you for joining us on this great forum and have a wonderful trip!

Kathy

 

[Theatregal]

Hello. I plan to start walking the Camino Frances from Saint Jean PDP on the 7 th or 8th of September ( depends if I reach on time to start walking the next day ) please let me know if anybody is planning to start on the same day. Regards. Mayuresh.

Wishing you a wonderful walk Mayuresh. You will be walking at the same time as when I first walked the Camino Frances. I am very envious of your upcoming journey! Buen Camino!!

 

[mayuresh]

Hi Mayuresh - Welcome to the forum.

I love the Camino and am very excited for you and am jealous about the journey you are about to embark on.

Your post made me smile, as the title of your post " 7/8 September, 3027 " implies you will be walking in 1010 years.
Thus the comment from pensioner45 above.

There is thread with a calendar for this summer, a few of them I think, but I was unable to find them - maybe someone else will have it bookmarked and can add a link below.

Thank you for joining us on this great forum and have a wonderful trip!

Kathy

Hello Kathy. Thank you for your reply and for bringing to my notice the error in typing. I have set it right.

 

[wayfarer]

Welcome to the forum Mayuresh, happy planning and Buen Camino.

 

[pensioner45]

Mayuresh, please forgive my Irish attempt at humour due to the date error. Enjoy your trip & I hope you have as good an experience as I did.

 

[Mike Savage]

Welcome Mayuresh! September is a beautiful time to walk.

Safe travels and Buen Camino!

 

[Susan in GA]

Hello. I plan to start walking the Camino Frances from Saint Jean PDP on the 7 th or 8th of September ( depends if I reach on time to start walking the next day ) please let me know if anybody is planning to start on the same day. Regards. Mayuresh.

Hi Mayuresh! I will be starting the Camino Frances from SJPP on Sept. 8th, and will be spending that night in Orrison. Hope we cross paths on the Camino!

 

[mayuresh]

Hi Mayuresh! I will be starting the Camino Frances from SJPP on Sept. 8th, and will be spending that night in Orrison. Hope we cross paths on the Camino!

Hello Susan. Happy to know that we will be starting on the same day. If I start on the 7th, then I will also halt at Orrison. But if i start on the 8th , then I will continue till Roncesvalles. I have to follow my schedule to reach Santiago latest by 11th October. Looking forward to meeting you. Regards. Mayuresh

 

[Ditu]

Hi Mayuresh, better check with Refuge Orisson if you are planning on staying the night of the 7th.. I tried to book a bed for the 9th and they were full, got it in the overflow at the Kayola instead and they have 12 beds only. Good luck and Buen Camino.

 

[jo webber]

got it in the overflow at the Kayola instead and they have 12 beds only.

I think, but not sure, those at Kayola come up to dinner to Orisson. If so, Frank and I will see you at dinner on the 9th.

 

[Jackie Cupp]

Hello. I plan to start walking the Camino Frances from Saint Jean PDP on the 7 th or 8th of September ( depends if I reach on time to start walking the next day ) please let me know if anybody is planning to start on the same day. Regards. Mayuresh.

Hi all. I am planning on stopping in Orisson on September 7th. Hope to meet up with everyone.

 

[JillGat]

Hi Mayuresh,
There is a thread "Sept.-Oct. 2017 Pilgrims Check In!" which lists the pilgrims from this board (the ones who have posted to the thread) who are leaving on the Camino Frances in those months. So far, there are eleven other pilgrims leaving on those days from SJPP, so you might take a look and add your name! You can send messages to them, too. Cheers!

 

[mayuresh]

Hi Mayuresh,
There is a thread "Sept.-Oct. 2017 Pilgrims Check In!" which lists the pilgrims from this board (the ones who have posted to the thread) who are leaving on the Camino Frances in those months. So far, there are eleven other pilgrims leaving on those days from SJPP, so you might take a look and add your name! You can send messages to them, too. Cheers!

Thanks for the input. Really appreciate it.

 

[movinmaggie]

mayuresh, welcome to the forum. I'm sure you are very excited. Now that September has become one of the most popular months to walk the CF, you will not be bereft of companions. I walked beginning last week of Sept and all of October. It was stunning the whole way. Temperatures were absolutely ideal. I hope it will be thus for you. I Wish you safe travel, Buen Camino.

 

[Deleted member 67185]

You can check the calendar thread here:
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/sept-oct-2017-pilgrims-check-in.49246/

 

[mayuresh]

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mayuresh, welcome to the forum. I'm sure you are very excited. Now that September has become one of the most popular months to walk the CF, you will not be bereft of companions. I walked beginning last week of Sept and all of October. It was stunning the whole way. Temperatures were absolutely ideal. I hope it will be thus for you. I Wish you safe travel, Buen Camino.

Thank you so much

 

[mayuresh]

You can check the calendar thread here:
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/sept-oct-2017-pilgrims-check-in.49246/

Thank you very much

 

[Liddybee]

Hello. I plan to start walking the Camino Frances from Saint Jean PDP on the 7 th or 8th of September ( depends if I reach on time to start walking the next day ) please let me know if anybody is planning to start on the same day. Regards. Mayuresh.

I'm starting Sept 8 and staying at Orisson that night (I already have a reservation). I'm sure our paths will cross somewhere!

 

[Carmel L]

Hi Mayuresh, I will be starting on the 7th and staying at Orisson as well. Maybe we will meet along the uphill climb. I will most likely be the one expiring on the side of the path!!
Cheers CL

 

[long trails]

You will have plenty of company! September is very popular. Enjoy, you'll have a ball.

 

[mayuresh]

You will have plenty of company! September is very popular. Enjoy, you'll have a ball.

Hi Mayuresh, I will be starting on the 7th and staying at Orisson as well. Maybe we will meet along the uphill climb. I will most likely be the one expiring on the side of the path!!
Cheers CL

Hi. Glad to hear that. If I start on the 7 th, I plan to stay at Valcarlos ( 14 km from SJPDP ). However , if I start on the 8 th , then I will go upto Roncesvalles. Looking forward to seeing you on the Camino

 

[mayuresh]

Mayuresh, please forgive my Irish attempt at humour due to the date error. Enjoy your trip & I hope you have as good an experience as I did.

Thank you very much Sir. I am looking forward to my Camino.

 

[mayuresh]

Hi Mayuresh,
There is a thread "Sept.-Oct. 2017 Pilgrims Check In!" which lists the pilgrims from this board (the ones who have posted to the thread) who are leaving on the Camino Frances in those months. So far, there are eleven other pilgrims leaving on those days from SJPP, so you might take a look and add your name! You can send messages to them, too. Cheers!

Hello. I have a small doubt. There is a place called Valcarlos , some 14 Km from SJPDP. Can you please tell me if this place is on the main route from SJPDP to Roncesvalles, or is it on a different route ?

 

[mspath]

Valcarlos is on the main road highway from SJPdP to Roncesvalles and it is also on the
alternate camino known as the Valcarlos alternate from SJPdP to Roncesvalles which goes through the mountain pass. The main camino is the Napoleon route which goes over the mountain.

Here is a copy of a map showing the relation of the two routes.

The Pilgrim Office in SJPdP will give you this schematic map showing both routes.
Within SJPdP both caminos follow the rue de La Citadelle which becomes the rue d'Espagne after crossing the river and then the rue de Saint-Michel which will start to climb. At the first Y junction the marker for the Valcarlos route turns right to follow along the Chemin de Mayorga and the marker for the Napoleon goes left up the hill.

 

[mayuresh]

Valcarlos is on the main roaf highway from SJPdP to Roncesvalles but it is on an alternate camino known as the Valcarlos alternate from SJPdP to Roncesvalles which goes through the mountain pass. The main camino is the Napoleon route which goes over the mountain.

Here is a copy of a map showing the relation of the two routes.

The Pilgrim Office in SJPdP will give you this schematic map showing both routes.
Within SJPdP both caminos follow the rue de La Citadelle which becomes the rue d'Espagne after crossing the river and then the rue de Saint-Michel which will start to climb. At the first Y junction the marker for the Valcarlos route turns right to follow along the Chemin de Mayorga and the marker for the Napoleon goes left up the hill.

Thanks. But I don't think I will go along the Road. Through the hills is a better option.

 

[Kanga]

@mayuresh most people opt for the Route Napoleon the first time. It is spectacular. I've done both, and can assure you that the alternate Valcarlos route is also very pretty. It has a path that travels along beside the road (and it is a minor road), firstly through pretty country farms, and after Valcarlos dipping in and out of the beech woods. If the weather is absolutely foul it may be necessary to walk on the road, but not otherwise.

 

[pam287]

Hi, I'm starting on 7th September, have booked into Kayola outside of Orisson for the first night apparently tbe main one is already fully booked.