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I'll direct you to an older post of mine about bicycle rentals (2019). The links may lean heavily to rentals near Burgos. I've never rented nor rode bikes on the camino so I can't give any recommendations...
For May 2025 I recommend starting either mid April or after May 15th. The beginning of May is one of the busiest times for starting from St Jean Pied de Port.
If you want to split the stage between SJPdP and Roncesvalles start checking the...
@raycanuck l’m kind of with Don on this. Your question(s) are virtually un-answerable, though @Molly Cassidy has had a go, and dates and route were crucial information that you didn’t provide I’ll offer some suggestions:
Flights; put your...
Fellow Canuck here, if you put a single question in the search bar, you will get much valuable information. You have a year to gather intel and will most likely get answers to all your questions.
1) Can't help with that - I live in Europe, but I think it's very different transatlantic.
2) About a month before travel (assuming you're sure exactly when you need to travel).
3) You don't need to book this local train, but you will be able to...
Thanks for your reply although like the experiences of a few other members who are relatively new to this Forum , I find the tone of a few responses can be a bit discouraging and not necessary.
I have done some research but did not find a...
Apologies if this topic has been covered before.
I’m interested in the earliest/recommended date someone can reserve the following services:
1) flights
2) inter-city buses
3) train (e.g., Bayonne to SJPP)
4) accommodations (when possible...
Well, it is what it is .... the hospitaleros really need their time for cleaning the dormitories and bathrooms, and have a coffee-break and lunch.
99,9% of the transported luggage is from walking pilgrims, they do not arrive in the morning ;-)
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