How to get to Ostabat from Biarritz

[Thornley]

Could anyone help on public transport to Ostabat.

We intend to start there and have a few short days before the pass and onwards.
Any assistance appreciated.

 

[mspath]

Could anyone help on public transport to Ostabat.

We intend to start there and have a few short days before the pass and onwards.
Any assistance appreciated.

Thornley,

I do not know the answer to your question, but probably the route would be via St Palais.

However, here is a link to the Ferme Gaineko Etxea in Ostabat which may be able to refer you to the correct public transport. >> http://www.ostabat-compostelle.fr/accueil.htm. You can email them directly from their site. They offer overnight accommodation and meals to hikers and pilgrims.

Bon Voyage and Buen Camino,

Margaret Meredith

 

[zammy]

Ostabat is 21 km, one day from SJPDP. if you want to walk 3 days till SJPDP I suggest you start at Navarenx .
How many days or km you wish to walk till SJPDP?
You can start fro St palais that has a train station which I am not sure if connected to Biarits. (to Pau for sure)
I suggest you ask your questions in the Le Puy forum.

 

[mspath]

Thornley,

You can get to St Palais from Dax. Dax is on the Paris - Hendaye TGV line. From Dax take a TER local train. See this web site for the TER routes in Aquitaine. >> http://www.ter-sncf.com/Regions/aquitai ... fault.aspx. Once in St Palais you could then walk to Ostabat, as zammy suggests, or perhaps take a taxi.

Good luck,

Margaret Meredith

 

[Thornley]

Looks like St Palais and then walk to Ostabat.
Have walked the GR65 Zammy , just loved Ostabat and some people there.
We said we would return when next heading to Santiago / Muxia.
The planes from Oz connect with Biarritz and its an easy few days walk before we are into Spain and Honto to shed the jet lag.
Just a little variance to everyone starting in the same spot.
Thanks Marg will look at those regional lines and their times of departure.

 

[Thornley]

Thanks Margaret and Zammy,

There are 8 trains before 1pm from Biarritz to Dax , a duration of 30 minutes.
We will stay there a night , get rid of the cobwebs and next morning get the 11 am train to St Palais.
Will stay a night or two also as we never took this diversion when on the Le Puy route .This village is highly recommended in MMDD.

Recommendation appreciated,
David

 

[Thornley]

Zammy,

Following the last post we have found that there is a bus from Biarritz/Bayonne to St. Palais.

Leaves @ 1.30pm or 6.40pm and takes 40 minutes.
Will do this and walk to Ostabat from St. Palais before over the mountain.

Thanks for your help,
David