Hi, I'm planning to start my walk with two friends around the 20th April. The plan is to start from SJPP. However, as the time draws nearer I am getting slightly worried about the walk from there to Roncevalles. I am in my mid fifties and although pretty fit and used to walking, I am not used to carrying backpacks. I also have a slightly dodgy left knee, which can hurt and swell when walking down hill. I am working on strengthening it etc., nevertheless my thoughts are turning to the possibility of starting at Roncevalles instead.
I'd hate to miss out a spectacular stage of the walk!
Any one out there who could tell me how hard this stage is. Is the descent difficult? How long does it take approximately. I'm torn between the romance of 'crossing the pyrenees' and being sensible...
I'm glad to have stumbled on this forum. It's helped me greatly to make decisions about footwear, backpack weight etc. It's great to have so much positive feedback from so many lovely people.
Thank you
Gordana
I'd hate to miss out a spectacular stage of the walk!
Any one out there who could tell me how hard this stage is. Is the descent difficult? How long does it take approximately. I'm torn between the romance of 'crossing the pyrenees' and being sensible...
I'm glad to have stumbled on this forum. It's helped me greatly to make decisions about footwear, backpack weight etc. It's great to have so much positive feedback from so many lovely people.
Thank you
Gordana