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Grahammac said:

I started north of St. Gaudens where I live, and have walked to Oloron-st-Marie. Up to Bagneres-de-Bigorre was very confusing but from there on the local people know pilgrims and are a very helpful. I depart from Oloron on 25 May, and go via Jaca.

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Grahammac said:

I struggled also. It depends on your route. If you follow the classical way via Toulouse, Auch then to Pau, then I am sorry that I cannot help. Others may respond hopefully.

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Jan_D said:

Be careful, "hit me" and "hit on me" have very different meanings...

Where do you want to start? In Arles? You should be aware that the Arles route can be quite lonely (last year only 164 pilgrims walked from Arles to Santiago). Some of the sections are remote and physically challenging. You often need to book ahead for a bed in a "gite d'etape", and the cost is usually around €20-35. It's very different to the camino paths in Spain - it definitely needs more planning, more flexibility, and a higher budget.

Anyway this website will help you to get started (it's in Spanish, but you should be able to get some basic information. For anything you don't understand, there's always Google translate!)

The Arles route turns into the "Aragones" from Somport (in the Pyrenees) and then joins the Camino Frances in Puente la Reina. Happy planning!

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Jan_D said:

Nothing too bad. If you want someone to "hit on you" it means you want them to flirt with you

Your English is great, don't worry! That sort of mistake is very endearing.

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NorthernLight said:

The Miam Miam Dodo guide may be your best source of planning info. And then read through info on the Arles route section of this forum, and check the Confraternity of St James website.

You may have to dig through info to find what you want ... part of the planning fun.

Bon chemin

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