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[Jacintha Warren]

I start my first Camino on 1st may and am eager for any advice. Arrive in Biarritz on 30th April at 6pm-is it possible to get to SJDP that evening ready to start walking the following morning or is that a little ambitious??? All help gratefully received

 

[nycwalking]

You might consider one day to rest in Biarritz or SJPP, help with jet lag, take a breather, then start fresh.
Buen camino.

 

[Felipe]

I see trains leaving Bayonne in April 30th at 21:10 and arriving 22:28 -this option requires that you reserve lodging beforehand and notify owners of your late arrival.
Or 1st May at 07:45 and arriving 09:03 -if you already have your credential, you can start walking right away. It is a bit late, but still doable.
Take note that in France this is Labor Day, so many shops will be closed.
See http://www.voyages-sncf.com/
Or take a taxi; try Express Bourricot.
Or, as mentioned above, take it easy, reserve a hotel in Bayonne, visit this lovely city next morning, take a train and enjoy Saint Jean Pied de Port by the evening. Hey, it is leisure time, no need to be pressed!

 

[HedaP]

Lots of good options above. Regardless of what time you get to SJPdP, my advice would be to find the time to visit the Pilgrim office before you start walking. You will get good advice about weather conditions and best route to take.
Buen camino.

 

[NiniSum]

And if you are starting out from SJPP later in the morning, a great stop is Orisson. It makes for a shorter first day and eases you into the Camino. You need to book ahead though http://www.refuge-orisson.com/en/

 

[Jacintha Warren]

I see trains leaving Bayonne in April 30th at 21:10 and arriving 22:28 -this option requires that you reserve lodging beforehand and notify owners of your late arrival.
Or 1st May at 07:45 and arriving 09:03 -if you already have your credential, you can start walking right away. It is a bit late, but still doable.
Take note that in France this is Labor Day, so many shops will be closed.
See http://www.voyages-sncf.com/
Or take a taxi; try Express Bourricot.
Or, as mentioned above, take it easy, reserve a hotel in Bayonne, visit this lovely city next morning, take a train and enjoy Saint Jean Pied de Port by the evening. Hey, it is leisure time, no need to be pressed!

Thanks so much for this info, very helpful

 

[Jacintha Warren]

You might consider one day to rest in Biarritz or SJPP, help with jet lag, take a breather, then start fresh.
Buen camino.

No jet lag I hope coming from ireland!

 

[Jacintha Warren]

Lots of good options above. Regardless of what time you get to SJPdP, my advice would be to find the time to visit the Pilgrim office before you start walking. You will get good advice about weather conditions and best route to take.
Buen camino.

Thank you, I'll definitely visit the office before starting the walk, I'll need all the help I can get

 

[Jacintha Warren]

And if you are starting out from SJPP later in the morning, a great stop is Orisson. It makes for a shorter first day and eases you into the Camino. You need to book ahead though http://www.refuge-orisson.com/en/

Really appreciate this info, it will help me setting out

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

I start my first Camino on 1st may and am eager for any advice. Arrive in Biarritz on 30th April at 6pm-is it possible to get to SJDP that evening ready to start walking the following morning or is that a little ambitious??? All help gratefully received

Hi Jacintha, with everything said I wish you a wonderful time and a Buen Camino,Peter.