Luggage Transfer quote 100 euro

[jokim]

Hi everyone. I am in Roncevalles alburgue right now in November 2024. I was quoted 100 euro for luggage transport from Buricot. They said it's slow season and they don't have any other luggage pickup at the Roncesvales alburgue and they will be coming from SJPDP so theyre charching as if its taxi. Normally the transport is $7.

Has this happened to anyone before? If so, were you successful in contacting other company?

If not successful how was the walk the next day? My backpack weighs 14lb without food or water but I'm hoping to stock up on food for tomorrow's walk to Zubiri.

Thanks for the help.

 

[CWBuff]

it did not happen to me but then I did not walk in November
Like it or not.... thats the nature of business esp. the part that is called supply and demand (same as the "taxi" service from Biarritz - 1 person pays for the whole cab while if its full then it is split between everyone and winds up substantially cheap). Im not going to get into "fair or not" discussion suffice to say it is what it is...

That said I used NCS (Nunca Camina Solo) and actually started doing so from Roncesvailles. Give them a shout (The Hotel has the tickets\envelopes with phone ##)

Good luck and Buen Camino

 

[jsalt]

Hi, there is no luggage transfer on the camino in winter, so, yes, it will be the cost of a taxi service if you want to have your bag transferred.

Express Bourricot are in France – you are in Spain – so they will be the most expensive option.

You will have to walk with your pack on your back in winter, so find out where the next accommodations are that are open, so you know how far you have to walk with it.

Walking in winter is a bit more challenging than the rest of the year, but it’s a great experience. Have fun!