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  1. W

    Weight limit on transported bags

    Hi everyone. I’m wondering what the weight limit is for transported bags? I searched some threads however did not find an answer. My friend and I will be leaving soon and thought we would combine luggage however I’m thinking we would be over the weight limit if we did that. Thanks! Wendy
  2. D

    Daily luggage transfer between Lectoure and SJDP

    hallo. We have been using La Malle Postale to transfer our luggage each night from Le Puy en Velay. We have bad backs. They have been a great company and very reliable. Unfortunately we have just found out their service stops at Lectoure. Does anyone know of a company that provides this...
  3. S

    Backpack transport just this once

    All set—thanks everyone. ignore this. ON THE NORTE: I usually carry my pack, but tomorrow looks to be hard. How do I send the bag just this once? Internet looks like you arrange for the entire journey, which I don’t want. Text or WhatsApp better than phone, as my Spanish is no muy bueno. Gracias!
  4. W

    Baggage transportation

    Does anyone know the approximate cost to send a bag from St Jean through to Santiago to be stored with Ivar?
  5. K

    Backpack transport

    For those who might want to transport a bag, here are the envelopes of two companies. The envelopes can be found at most places to stay along the Camino. Fill out the info and slip the money in. You must notify the company by phone call or WhatsApp. If an albergue doesn’t accept bags they will...
  6. Caligal

    Baggage transfer on variante espiritual

    The bagagge transfer service we have been using since Porto does not do the variante☹️any idea which one might?
  7. M

    Luggage Transport on the Invierno

    Hi Folks can anyone advise about the ease. or lack of ease. of pack transport along the Invierno route? Many Thanks Michael.
  8. M

    Sending suitcase to Santiago from Vigo

    Hi! I plan to go on El Camino Portugues starting in Vigo this summer, and after, I am going to explore Europe. I need a suitcase for my trip after El Camino, and I have been struggling to understand the luggage transfer posts. It seems like luggage transfer is where they take your backpack and...
  9. HBS60

    Luggage logistics in case of change of plans

    I’m planning to send to Santiago a smaller bag with things I need for the flight, extra days pre/post Camino, and whatever else I decide that I won’t need. I could send it from Roncesvalles, Pamplona, etc. So far, so good…I understand these items can be stored at Ivar’s? What if, during the...
  10. H

    Luggage from Porto to Santiago - DHL?

    Hi I start to walk the Central on April 24th from Porto and need to send a suitcase to IVAR in Santiago for storage. Has anyone done this and if so did you use DHL or another courier company and what is the process please? Thanks
  11. T

    Luggage transfer on first day

    Hello there, we are planning to begin our Camino in Oia, Pontevedra, and will arrive there around 2pm on the first day.. is there any way of organising a luggage transfer that day from Oia to our next stop in Baiona, bearing in mind that we wouldn't have stayed in any accommodation in Oia? I...
  12. J

    Luggage storage

    Hey I’m looking at starting my Camino from Burgos in about 2-3 days. I’m wanting to use casa ivar storage. Has anyone used this service before? It sounds very good the webpage is just a little confusing. Do I need to contact them before to organise storage or do I just send my things to the...
  13. M

    Chamartín railway station send luggage to Santiago

    Hello all, I am new in here and I plan to have my 1st Camino in coming month. I will land at Madrid airport, and I will take train to Sarria and start my walk. I want to send my suitcase to Santiago, and I checked there is a post office at Chamartín railway station which i found on their website...
  14. CWBuff

    Is it possible to store backpack in the 2nd Albergue?

    Greetings Esteemed Fellow Members A friend of mine will be walking Frances SJPdP to Burgos. She has 2 nights booked in SJPdP in 2 different albergues. She is walking on Day 1 to The Virgin and then EB shuttle will pick her up and bring back to SJPdP (obviously Day 2 she'll take the shuttle back...
  15. Bradypus

    Left luggage service at all Correos offices

    Just saw a press release from Correos announcing that they will be offering a left luggage service at all of their 2,000+ offices throughout Spain. For up to 15 days at a time. https://www.correos.com/sala-prensa/correos-ofrece-un-nuevo-servicio-de-consigna-en-todas-sus-oficinas-de-espana/
  16. Q

    Looking for advice for Camino Primitivo

    Hello to All !! My wife and I are looking at doing the Camino Primitivo sometime around the beginning of May 2024. We are both retired, in relatively good shape having recently completed a high altitude hike in Peru (4,000 - 5,000 m above sea level, 110 km; 8 days) and consequently, have no...
  17. Oziboyz

    Do you need to stay at an albergue to access their luggage transfer service?

    We already booked our private accom at S.Sebastián, but wish to have our luggage sent ahead. we understand that needs to be done from a Camino albergue - can we drop it there in the morning if we haven’t stayed at the albergue overnight? Thanks.
  18. C

    Transporting Hard Shell Bike Boxes on the Camino de Santiago

    Hello everyone, My partner and I are planning to bike the Camino de Santiago (Norte) starting from Irun in late August. We're currently in the midst of organizing our trip and addressing logistics. While we've considered renting bikes, we're leaning towards using our own as they are...
  19. E

    DHL GERMANY

    Hi All, now I ask this question before and I'm trying to get more certainty , because of failed attempt two year back. When I arrive in Frankfurt I need to sent preferable a suit case with winter stuff to my brother also in Germany. I managed to book the Laugavegur track in Iceland ,which I'm...
  20. jsalt

    Correos Rucksack Transfer

    Hi, I am trying to book rucksack transfer online through the Correos website, but my antivirus software won't let me pay, as it states the link has a phishing virus. I notified Correos, and they suggested changing my browser, which I did, but still no joy. I've notified them again, but in the...

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