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We set off from SJPP on a wet cold morning on 20th of April 2012 at 08.20 with the intention of staying in Valcarlos as per advice from the pilgrims office. The Napoleon was dangerous due weather. We reached Valcarlos at 11.10 and after a break decided to push on as it was so early. The walking did get more difficult after that but with plenty breaks was not a problem. We reached Roncevalles at 16.00 tired, cold but intact. I was 59 years of age at the time and reasonably fit, my brother was 60 and not a walker, both of us have heart issues. He had flown in from Australia on 18th. It is possible to walk it in one day without killing yourself. I hope this helps.Should we walk only as far as Valcarlos or through to Roncesvalles and do we need to phone ahead at the monastery albergue if we are to send our bags ahead of us. Can someone plse advise??
Hi Wayfarer,We didn't have any high viz clothes with us but at no time did we feel in danger as there is plenty room inside the traffic lanes. Maybe in darkness it would be dangerous.
Should we walk only as far as Valcarlos or through to Roncesvalles and do we need to phone ahead at the monastery albergue if we are to send our bags ahead of us. Can someone plse advise??