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Ibaneta Pass in the Pyrennes does sound ominous. I walked it in February after a late start from SJPDP and lunch in Valcarlos. It's a long walk, but not a climb. Pay attention to the weather, carry water, and enjoy the views.
Good afternoon everyone! I'm sorry if this has already been posted somewhere else but I just wanted a bit of general advice about the steep ascent up to Ibaneta on this route. It will be my first Camino so I will be starting in SJPP and stopping overnight in Valcarlos to start off slowly. Are there any walking tips for a first-timer for this ascent? Because of my inexperience I don't want to do anything stupid. Any help would be appreciatedThank you!
I also took that route in 2012, leaving St. Jean on April 14, and I encountered rain/sleet/snow/fog and a thunderstorm. It was a very very long and cold steady and lonely uphill walk--the snowplow driver was the only person who passed me. I would have gotten even wetter and colder if I had stopped to add more warm clothes while it was raining because there was no shelter along the road. I'm keeping (fond) memories of that first day in mind as I pack for my mid-Sept/Oct walk on the CF this year, knowing I might encounter similar weather in any of the mountain ranges.My wife and I took that route in 2012, early April it was rain/snow/fog, but not a steep ascent, just a long steady up. Utreia! Dave
Thank you, Ana, for starting this thread, and thank you all for your comments!! God willing and the volcano rests, I'll be doing this section of the Pyrenees in about two weeks!
Terry
I went by this route in late March, too. Cold (5-8 C), some drizzle, a mysterious fog next morning in Valcarlos and, just before Ibañeta pass, a glorious and brief moment of sun. The forest seemed to awake, colors were brighter, and birds started to chirp; I took it as a good omen. And it was.Thank you so much everyone! Apologies, I should have mentioned I'm starting the Frances on March 23rd. All this advice has been very helpfulAna
I went by this route in late March, too. Cold (5-8 C), some drizzle, a mysterious fog next morning in Valcarlos and, just before Ibañeta pass, a glorious and brief moment of sun. The forest seemed to awake, colors were brighter, and birds started to chirp; I took it as a good omen. And it was.
Magnificent Felipe , just magnificent
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