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!

 

[naplesdon]

That does not sound like an extraordinary load, most of us carry at least 6k or 13lbs. Why overload yourself with food and water? One litre of water at an additional 1k is nothing.

 

[alexwalker]

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

I have lived in the Arctic all my life. I hate winter. I like a cold beer and a tortilla in the Spanish sun.

 

[CWBuff]

I have lived in the Arctic all my life. I hate winter. I like a cold beer and a tortilla in the Spanish sun.

I have not. I dont know if i would go as far as to say that i HATE winter but I like your sentiments about cold beer and a tortilla in the Spanish sun. Probably Estrella and Jamon Iberico will fit the bill muy bien

 

[alexwalker]

Estrella and Jamon Iberico will fit the bill muy bien

Estrella Galicia: Soo much more than just a breakfast drink.

Back on track on this thread: If the weight of your backpack is only 7 kgs, (good; very good), carry it. Forget backpack transport (Assuming you can do without it). It gives you much more freedom to stop when you want , not when you need or must, in a low-traffic season

 

[jokim]

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

Thank you so much for the info anf insight.

 

[jokim]

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!

Thank you for the insight and the encouragement

 

[Kirkie]

It didn't happen because I didn't get my bag transported on the CF, to answer your question. I looked up jacotrans and attach a screenshot. I have no idea if they operate in November. Correos is another option. I hope you can find help if you need to have your pack transported. Buen camino.

 

[jokim]

Estrella Galicia: Soo much more than just a breakfast drink.

Back on track on this thread: If the weight of your backpack is only 7 kgs, (good; very good), carry it. Forget backpack transport (Assuming you can do without it). It gives you much more freedom to stop when you want , not when you need or must, in a low-traffic season

Thank you. I think I've just been reading too much on how the descent to zubini was kicking ppls butt. I have done no training up to date and the first 25km was not a walk on the park... for me anyways. Gonna give it a go w the backpack tomorrow. Thanks!

 

[trecile]

Correos is another option.

Correos only operates from Sarria or Tui to Santiago in the winter.