Pilgrims Office of SJPP

[Monasp]

The pilgrims Office 39 rue de la Citadelle Saint Jean Pied de Port is open every day all year long from 7:30 am to 11pm. The volunteers can give you all you need to start your "Camino" (credenciale, informations, documentation, shell......). Don't forget to go there !

 

[Iriebabel]

The pilgrims Office 39 rue de la Citadelle Saint Jean Pied de Port is open every day all year long from 7:30 am to 11pm. The volunteers can give you all you need to start your "Camino" (credenciale, informations, documentation, shell......). Don't forget to go there !

Thank you I am on my way ,see you next week !

 

[Deleted member 67185]

I love the Pilgrim's Office volunteers. What a terrific group of people!!!!

 

[Bob from L.A. !]

Friendly and informative...............in a number of languages

 

[Sailor]

The pilgrims Office 39 rue de la Citadelle Saint Jean Pied de Port -- I was there on September 26th 2017, what a great team! Our first stamp! To all caminantes, please drop by this office and say hello to our friends. La luz de Dios alumbra su camino.

 

[lindigo]

The pilgrims Office 39 rue de la Citadelle Saint Jean Pied de Port is open every day all year long from 7:30 am to 11pm. The volunteers can give you all you need to start your "Camino" (credenciale, informations, documentation, shell......). Don't forget to go there !

Thank you. We are on our way in two weeks. Linda.

 

[swweyman]

Look forward to meeting you on the 11th!!

 

[Butterfly]

Me too 11th - whoop whoop - so excited

 

[Clare Roberts]

The pilgrims Office 39 rue de la Citadelle Saint Jean Pied de Port is open every day all year long from 7:30 am to 11pm. The volunteers can give you all you need to start your "Camino" (credenciale, informations, documentation, shell......). Don't forget to go there !

Thank you as well. Being novices, we’ll be there for an Easter start. Much appreciated

 

[amocatnerak]

If all goes as planned I will be there on Easter Sunday

 

[Peter CapeTown]

Thanks. Will see them on Wednesday this week

 

[Robo]

Hi @Monasp Will you posting updates on the Route Napolean?

We'll use the alternate if still closed when we get there, but it's nice to get some updates

 

[Kwwhite]

Hi @Monasp Will you posting updates on the Route Napolean?

We'll use the alternate if still closed when we get there, but it's nice to get some updates

Agreed! Would love updates on Napoleon Route!

 

[Monasp]

Agreed! Would love updates on Napoleon Route!

Sorry but we give a map of Napoleon path and way by Valcarlos only at the pilgrims office. When you will start your Camino a volunteer will give you all of explanation about it

 

[Iriebabel]

Thanks. Will see them on Wednesday this week

Hi Peter sorry I missed you yesterday got delayed at BCN ..arrived late hope you made it with no problems

 

[Caz spencer]

The pilgrims Office 39 rue de la Citadelle Saint Jean Pied de Port is open every day all year long from 7:30 am to 11pm. The volunteers can give you all you need to start your "Camino" (credenciale, informations, documentation, shell......). Don't forget to go there !

We shall see you on the 3rd May Vicky n Caz

 

[MethaV]

I love the Pilgrim's Office volunteers. What a terrific group of people!!!!

So true!
I plan to apply for volunteering in that office next year - working all summer this year in spite of being retired. Hope you will all come then!

 

[Monasp]

So true!
I plan to apply for volunteering in that office next year - working all summer this year in spite of being retired. Hope you will all come then!

What a good idea !!

 

[Henri T]

Thank you! See you next Thursday!
Hopefully the weather on the Napoleon route will be better!

 

[Monasp]

Thank you! See you next Thursday!
Hopefully the weather on the Napoleon route will be better!

Forecast says " good weather next week"
Buen Camino !

 

[astride]

Thank you for the info as I look forward to starting my Camino in 3 months Gods' willing!

 

[joeandmiki]

See you on May 17! How's weather? It is said that it is likely to rain and it rains around on 17, 18 of this month. My wife and I will start to walk at SJPP on in the morning of May 18. it is expected to be cloudy. Can we walk on Route de Napoleon?

 

[Monasp]

See you on May 17! How's weather? It is said that it is likely to rain and it rains around on 17, 18 of this month.

We can't know the weather on May 17 and 18. In mountain the weather can change quickly

 

[TennKeith]

Definitely will be stopping at the office when I arrive in June. Look forward to seeing everyone.

 

[Michael Mavrogordato]

The pilgrims Office 39 rue de la Citadelle Saint Jean Pied de Port is open every day all year long from 7:30 am to 11pm. The volunteers can give you all you need to start your "Camino" (credenciale, informations, documentation, shell......). Don't forget to go there !

I will be obtaining my passport in St Jean but can I also obtain one for a friend who will be joining me in Léon?

 

[Monasp]

I will be obtaining my passport in St Jean but can I also obtain one for a friend who will be joining me in Léon?

I will be obtaining my passport in St Jean but can I also obtain one for a friend who will be joining me in Léon?

Yes of course without problem.

 

[Deleted member 67185]

I will be obtaining my passport in St Jean but can I also obtain one for a friend who will be joining me in Léon?

They are also easily obtainable in Leon

 

[David Tallan]

I will be obtaining my passport in St Jean but can I also obtain one for a friend who will be joining me in Léon?

As @davebugg says, they are available in Léon. I got them there for my son and I at the Albergue Monasterio de Benedictinas when it became clear that the credencials we started with would fill up well before Santiago. As it turned out, two credencials each was exactly enough.

 

[Poppy-Pete]

The staff at the pilgrims office in SJPDP are fantastic. Two of us arrived on 10 May and Bari from the office went across the road to ensure we got accom at an albergue. Fantastic service.

 

[sumantha]

Yes, I will stop there for sure for check out information in June.

 

[Monasp]

Yes, I will stop there for sure for check out information in June.

Welcome !

 

[janeen]

Hi Monasp thanks for all you do. See you on Sept 10th.‍

 

[Kate Allenger]

The pilgrims Office 39 rue de la Citadelle Saint Jean Pied de Port is open every day all year long from 7:30 am to 11pm. The volunteers can give you all you need to start your "Camino" (credenciale, informations, documentation, shell......). Don't forget to go there !

Thank you! Can't wait to be there! (August 27th). My friend and I will be there around lunch time and then we will walk to Orisson in the afternoon and spend the night there - can't wait to meet all our fellow pilgrims along the way! After years of wanting to do this, it's finally happening!

 

[Jzijzo]

Thank you I am on my way ,see you next week !

Is it necessary to register months before we go, or do we do that at the office when we arrive?

 

[Kanga]

@Jzijzo no registration of any sort is required to walk the Camino. You just arrive and start walking. But if you want access to pilgrim only accommodation and/or a Compostela at the end, then you need a pilgrim passport, a “credential”, and those are obtainable from the Pilgrims Office in SJPDP. No need to notify the Pilgrim Office before, simply go there when you arrive in SJPDP. They are also a great source of information about the weather, which is important in deciding which route to take to Roncesvalles. And they also can help with accommodation.

 

[Jzijzo]

@Jzijzo no registration of any sort is required to walk the Camino. You just arrive and start walking. But if you want access to pilgrim only accommodation and/or a Compostela at the end, then you need a pilgrim passport, a “credential”, and those are obtainable from the Pilgrims Office in SJPDP. No need to notify the Pilgrim Office before, simply go there when you arrive in SJPDP. They are also a great source of information about the weather, which is important in deciding which route to take to Roncesvalles. And they also can help with accommodation.

Thank you! I'm preparing for next June!

 

[Richmond Gardner]

I highly recommend stopping at the Pilgrims Office. A very nice women (who’s name I have unfortunately forgotten) gave me handouts that listed many albergues, route altitude information etc...which became invaluable when I inadvertently left my guide book at a cafe in Azofra. I had arrived on a morning bus, due to a lost baggage situation at the airport, and this angel at the office reassured me me that I had enough time to reach Roncevalles. She stamped my passport and reminded me to chose a shell from the basket- ALL while I was just twitching to get started.
What a calming influence she was...

 

[Jzijzo]

I highly recommend stopping at the Pilgrims Office. A very nice women (who’s name I have unfortunately forgotten) gave me handouts that listed many albergues, route altitude information etc...which became invaluable when I inadvertently left my guide book at a cafe in Azofra. I had arrived on a morning bus, due to a lost baggage situation at the airport, and this angel at the office reassured me me that I had enough time to reach Roncevalles. She stamped my passport and reminded me to chose a shell from the basket- ALL while I was just twitching to get started.
What a calming influence she was...

It's so good to know there is so much guidance out there. Did you do the full walk from St. Jean Pied Dr Port to Santiago Dr Compostela? In how many days?

 

[Richmond Gardner]

It's so good to know there is so much guidance out there. Did you do the full walk from St. Jean Pied Dr Port to Santiago Dr Compostela? In how many days?

Yes, I did walk to Santiago in about a month. I stopped for a few days in Sarria, waiting to meet some friends, but 30-31 days is just about right, unless you run into bad weather or have medical issues- which I did not

 

[Jzijzo]

What month of the year did you walk? I'm planning to walk from the 10th of June into July.

 

[Richmond Gardner]

I started in SJPP on April 6

 

[Felipe]

In 2008 I went to the pilgrim's office, then a little room in the back of the building, managed by an old lady. She was kind, talked a bit with each pilgrim, and delivered maps and leaflets. There were just four of us (it was around 10 AM, so not peak hour). The feeling was similar to the reception of any albergue.
Then, I came back two years ago, mid afternoon. I was impressed by the crowds of pilgrims (the queue started actually in the street), and how the office has become a modern, efficient operation, with a street front, capable and well organized room. The volunteers make a great job, are efficient and answer the usual questions in many languages. I profit from this thread to say thanks, again.
On the other side, I did not like the new hook scale, where you can weigh your backpack...

 

[Monasp]

In 2008 I went to the pilgrim's office, then a little room in the back of the building, managed by an old lady. She was kind, talked a bit with each pilgrim, and delivered maps and leaflets. There were just four of us (it was around 10 AM, so not peak hour). The feeling was similar to the reception of any albergue.
Then, I came back two years ago, mid afternoon. I was impressed by the crowds of pilgrims (the queue started actually in the street), and how the office has become a modern, efficient operation, with a street front, capable and well organized room. The volunteers make a great job, are efficient and answer the usual questions in many languages. I profit from this thread to say thanks, again.
On the other side, I did not like the new hook scale, where you can weigh your backpack...

The room in the back of the building we use it only on winter

 

[Alta rose]

The pilgrims Office 39 rue de la Citadelle Saint Jean Pied de Port is open every day all year long from 7:30 am to 11pm. The volunteers can give you all you need to start your "Camino" (credenciale, informations, documentation, shell......). Don't forget to go there !

We are arriving tonight on the train from Toulouse via Bayonne at 2208 will someone be at the pilgrims office? Our flight was delayed so we missed our train and accommodations yesterday and just arrived here today . so have nothing booked
You can PM

 

[Deleted member 3000]

the train from Toulouse via Bayonne at 2208 will someone be at the pilgrims office?

They stay open for the pilgrims arriving on the last train, but go straight to the office. They will be able to put you in their gite.

 

[Marbe2]

We will be visiting Oct 2nd!

 

[Monasp]

We are arriving tonight on the train from Toulouse via Bayonne at 2208 will someone be at the pilgrims office? Our flight was delayed so we missed our train and accommodations yesterday and just arrived here today . so have nothing booked
You can email me at tanstey22@gmail.com

I just email you

 

[ChristopherX]

Dear Monasp, I agree! I started my first Camino in January this year and, like every other 'camino virgin', I was excited but also apprehensive. I stepped into the Camino office on that cold and rainy Thursday morning, and was greeted by the smiling faces and quiet competence of the two volunteers working there. It was just what I needed: it was almost like an 'informal ceremony' to welcome us to the Camino and to wish us good luck (and to ensure that we used the road route to get to Valcarlos!). It was this emotional warmth that I remember most about the lovely people at the SJPdP office.

 

[Monasp]

Dear Monasp, I agree! I started my first Camino in January this year and, like every other 'camino virgin', I was excited but also apprehensive. I stepped into the Camino office on that cold and rainy Thursday morning, and was greeted by the smiling faces and quiet competence of the two volunteers working there. It was just what I needed: it was almost like an 'informal ceremony' to welcome us to the Camino and to wish us good luck (and to ensure that we used the road route to get to Valcarlos!). It was this emotional warmth that I remember most about the lovely people at the SJPdP office.

Thank you so much. I'll say that to all of volunteers

 

[JR9162]

Starting my 2nd Camino on April 10th, 2019 from SJPP. So far I am a solo trekker. Walked the Via de la Plata last spring (2018) from Seville 》Astorga 》Santiago in 39 days with my cousin.

Anybody starting out on that date? The Napoleon route is closed until March 31, and if weather is bad I'll just take the alternative.

johnross@gci.net

 

[Dougie1982valley]

Tremendous service provided at the office, put me at ease within seconds before setting off in July this year. Kind, knowledgeable and full of smiles. Thank you.

 

[swweyman]

Starting my 2nd Camino on April 10th, 2019 from SJPP. So far I am a solo trekker. Walked the Via de la Plata last spring (2018) from Seville 》Astorga 》Santiago in 39 days with my cousin.

Anybody starting out on that date? The Napoleon route is closed until March 31, and if weather is bad I'll just take the alternative.

johnross@gci.net

I started this year on April 13th from SJPP. Lots of mud and rivers were high so be prepared. This was an abnormally wet spring from what I understand but people one to two weeks before me couldn't take certain routes due to flooding. Was advised by pilgrim's office NOT to take Napoleon route (people travelled two days later than I did so without incident). Valcarlos route was pretty rough and I barely made it. If I were to do again would probably break the trip to Roncesvalles up into two days rather than try it all at once. The rain and mud made the ascent really hard and the route I took had much of the elevation towards the second half (which in my case was not a good thing as I was really tired). I gather the Napoleon route has a steeper initial ascent and less steep in second half (and many break up the day going to Roncesvalles by staying in Orisson). Good luck!!!!

 

[Miki Goldie]

The room in the back of the building we use it only on winter

Thanks for your service. You're an angel.
Love

 

[Monasp]

Starting my 2nd Camino on April 10th, 2019 from SJPP. So far I am a solo trekker. Walked the Via de la Plata last spring (2018) from Seville 》Astorga 》Santiago in 39 days with my cousin.

Anybody starting out on that date? The Napoleon route is closed until March 31, and if weather is bad I'll just take the alternative.

johnross@gci.net

When you arrive at SJPP you have to go to the pilgrims office, there the volunteers will explain you all things you need to start your Camino (forecast, if you can go by the "route Napoleon" or no.......) because in April maybe in mountain it will be a lot of snow. The volunteers will give you a lot of advices.

 

[T0M]

Hola!

Tell me the dimensions of the credential, please (folded, not expanded).

Tomás

 

[dougfitz]

The one I collected in SJPP in 2010 is 17.5 x 10 cm. The one I obtained through Ivar in 2016 is about 15.5 x 10 cm.

 

[Monasp]

Hola!

Tell me the dimensions of the credential, please (folded, not expanded).

Tomás

Hace 17,5 x 10

 

[Robo]

Hace 17,5 x 10

Are we able to order your credentials for postage overseas @Monasp ?
They are so much better than the 'official' credentials from SdC.
Much more space for stamps!

If available, I'll take 10

Oh No............. I see on your website you are now using the official SdC versions
Is this True? I loved your version............

 

[Monasp]

Are we able to order your credentials for postage overseas @Monasp ?
They are so much better than the 'official' credentials from SdC.
Much more space for stamps!

If available, I'll take 10

Oh No............. I see on your website you are now using the official SdC versions
Is this True? I loved your version............

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Are we able to order your credentials for postage overseas @Monasp ?
They are so much better than the 'official' credentials from SdC.
Much more space for stamps!

If available, I'll take 10

Oh No............. I see on your website you are now using the official SdC versions
Is this True? I loved your version............

View attachment 57380

No we use our credencial not the official SdC

 

[Monasp]

I'm sorry we don't send credenciales, we only give it in pilgrims office in face to face

 

[Richard Badder]

The pilgrims Office 39 rue de la Citadelle Saint Jean Pied de Port is open every day all year long from 7:30 am to 11pm. The volunteers can give you all you need to start your "Camino" (credenciale, informations, documentation, shell......). Don't forget to go there !

Thanks I'm starting the first of Sept. For the first time

 

[MikeyC]

Robo
The latest version from the SdC Pilgrims Office has 8 outlined rectangles per page and an extra page for sellos on the reverse. It's an improvement but I also prefer the French version.

 

[Jim ME]

Good reminder and see you on Sept. 25th

 

[IcEaNa]

The pilgrims Office 39 rue de la Citadelle Saint Jean Pied de Port is open every day all year long from 7:30 am to 11pm. The volunteers can give you all you need to start your "Camino" (credenciale, informations, documentation, shell......). Don't forget to go there !

Hi! It is safe to assume that there will always be credenciales available at the Pilgrims Office? I arrive on the 18th Sept and would be bummed if its unavailable...

 

[Monasp]

Hi! It is safe to assume that there will always be credenciales available at the Pilgrims Office? I arrive on the 18th Sept and would be bummed if its unavailable...

Don't be afraid we have a stock of credenciales !

 

[normaliser]

Greetings from Ukraine, I hope we meet soon, the 2-nd of October

 

[Former member 88968]

Don't be afraid we have a stock of credenciales !

HI Monasp

Are we able to buy a shell (with string?) from the Pilgrims office in SJPDP?
We start our Camino next week (Aug 3!)
Thanks

Davybhoy

 

[Monasp]

HI Monasp

Are we able to buy a shell (with string?) from the Pilgrims office in SJPDP?
We start our Camino next week (Aug 3!)
Thanks

Davybhoy

Yes of course we have shell with string

 

[Adam.Osthed]

Are the any days of the week in the "busy season" that seem less crowded to start? We intend to go May of 2020 - around the 22nd (Fri) to 25th (Mon) and can be flexible to start...

 

[sugargypsy]

Thursday, 21st of May, 2020 is a legal holiday (Christi Himmelfahrt / L'Assomption) for instance in France, Belgium, Netherlands and Germany. Friday is in that case often used as a "bridgeday" to get a prolonged weekend, start a longer vacation or maybe the camino. Might very well be that lots of people start walking then.

So if you're a flexible about your starting dates I'd try to start walking monday, tuesday or latest wednesday, 20th of May, to avoid crowds. If starting on thursday, book your accommodations for the first couple of nights until Pamplona, if you don't want to start with a bedrace.

 

[Adam.Osthed]

@sugargypsy Great advice! Thank you. What about the following week? Like Monday 5/25 through Friday 5/29 - is it full on busy season then?

Sorry for the questions - I'm taking my two teenage sons (14 & 16) with me and earlier may conflict with school.

 

[sugargypsy]

What about the following week? Like Monday 5/25 through Friday 5/29 - is it full on busy season then?

Yes, because Sunday 31st of May, and Monday, 1st of June are also official holidays - Pentecost / Pfingsten - in the same countries mentioned above, so there might also be some pilgrims using those days to start their pilgrimage (in my country there are holidays, so that time lot of pilgrims start their camino then).

Generally May is a favorite month for a lot of pilgrims to walk the Camino, I did walk this year myself in May and June. I never had any problems getting a bed, but it's always easier to get one bed than three in the same place.

About crowds when walking, if you start early in the morning, then it can be quite crowded when you start walking. I usually was the last or almost last pilgrim to leave the albergue, so after a while, usually by 11 o'clock I was often walking on my own, because a lot of pilgrims start very early, around 6 or 7, to arrive at the next albergue by 12 or 1 o'clock.

Because of that, if you walk in the afternoon you will have the Camino almost to yourself. I really enjoyed that. But when I knew I'd be arriving later than three o'clock, more like four or five o'clock in the place I wanted to stay, I booked ahead, because by then it can sometimes get difficult to find an accommodation.

Do I presume correctly that you want to start in St. Jean Pied de Port? Up to Pamplona this part of the camino was this year sort of a bottleneck concerning accommodation, because two albergues which could take up a lot of pilgrims were closed, still are, if I'm informed correctly and nobody really knows if or when they will open again, so it was quite difficult for some pilgrims to find a bed then.

You'd better check on that issue next year in April here in this forum and decide then, wether you want to book ahead or not. If you want to stay in Orisson, it's going to be necessary to book ahead in any case, since they don't have a lot of bunks.

 

[Coomill]

The pilgrims Office 39 rue de la Citadelle Saint Jean Pied de Port is open every day all year long from 7:30 am to 11pm. The volunteers can give you all you need to start your "Camino" (credenciale, informations, documentation, shell......). Don't forget to go there !

Hi, i’m walking as far as I can in 3 weeks on the Camino Frances late September. I just want to double check the opening hours of the pilgrims office. You say 11pm. Does that include Saturdays? The website says 7pm. I won’t get to SJPP until 7pm ish. My dilemma is, do I get my pilgrims passport here in the uk or the pilgrims tourist office?

 

[Blintintin]

Monasp, can you give general information about volunteeering at SJPDP Pilgrim office? how it works and what's required:

• criteria or experience required?
• languages needed?
• assignment is 1 week, 2 weeks, as long as you like?
• what time of year?
• daily shift?
• accomodation provided?
• when to apply? how?

I am interested to volunteer there..with this info then I can plan for it better when I do my next camino.

Also your volunteers are FANTASTIC.. settled my nerves and gave me the confidence I needed when I unexpectedly had to walk alone in Sept2018. she met with me for 1.5 hours! (I realize most pèlerins sit for only 5-10 minutes!) answering all my questions ....with such patience..she was in many ways my Camino Angel...and I hadn't even started to walk yet!

 

[K Turner]

Monasp, can you give general information about volunteeering at SJPDP Pilgrim office? how it works and what's required:

• criteria or experience required?
• languages needed?
• assignment is 1 week, 2 weeks, as long as you like?
• what time of year?
• daily shift?
• accomodation provided?
• when to apply? how?

I am interested to volunteer there..with this info then I can plan for it better when I do my next camino.

Also your volunteers are FANTASTIC.. settled my nerves and gave me the confidence I needed when I unexpectedly had to walk alone in Sept2018. she met with me for 1.5 hours! (I realize most pèlerins sit for only 5-10 minutes!) answering all my questions ....with such patience..she was in many ways my Camino Angel...and I hadn't even started to walk yet!

Maria at the SJPP PO was an incredible help to us a few days ago! She even walked me to the odd spot where the bus picks up, to make sure I knew exactly where it was.

Thank you volunteers!

 

[David Tallan]

Monasp, can you give general information about volunteeering at SJPDP Pilgrim office? how it works and what's required:

• criteria or experience required?
• languages needed?
• assignment is 1 week, 2 weeks, as long as you like?
• what time of year?
• daily shift?
• accomodation provided?
• when to apply? how?

I am interested to volunteer there..with this info then I can plan for it better when I do my next camino.

Also your volunteers are FANTASTIC.. settled my nerves and gave me the confidence I needed when I unexpectedly had to walk alone in Sept2018. she met with me for 1.5 hours! (I realize most pèlerins sit for only 5-10 minutes!) answering all my questions ....with such patience..she was in many ways my Camino Angel...and I hadn't even started to walk yet!

The answers to these questions would be a great thing to post in the "Looking for volunteers, interested in volunteering" forum.

 

[spreadsheetdirtbags]

I really appreciated the information and kindness from the volunteers here. Thanks for everything you are doing!

 

[turkeyneck]

The pilgrims Office 39 rue de la Citadelle Saint Jean Pied de Port is open every day all year long from 7:30 am to 11pm. The volunteers can give you all you need to start your "Camino" (credenciale, informations, documentation, shell......). Don't forget to go there !

I’ll be there on 15 March 2020!

 

[MisterH]

When I was there they took a lunch break from noon to 1400

 

[Monasp]

When I was there they took a lunch break from noon to 1400

????????

 

[Kathor1]

When I was there they took a lunch break from noon to 1400

@MisterH, where and who are "there" and "they"? Pilgrims Office in SJPP or Tourist Office in SJPP? Different entities with different opening hours.

As far as I can tell, simply by reading the first message in this thread posted by the manager of the Pilgrims Office herself, the Pilgrims Office is open non-stop throughout the day, while the Tourist Office closes over lunchtime from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm according to their website.

 

[Penny Kingma]

Such an exciting moment entering the Pilgrims office May 28th 2016. It made everything feel so real. I purchased my shell and a lovely volunteer secured it to my pack as I wore it.
Praying to do the same May 25 2020

 

[MisterH]

@MisterH, where and who are "there" and "they"? Pilgrims Office in SJPP or Tourist Office in SJPP? Different entities with different opening hours.

As far as I can tell, simply by reading the first message in this thread posted by the manager of the Pilgrims Office herself, the Pilgrims Office is open non-stop throughout the day, while the Tourist Office closes over lunchtime from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm according to their website.

When I was there on may 12th in 2016, the pilgrim office closed the door behind me at 1200 and didn't reopen until 1400. I assumed that that was normal operation.

 

[Monasp]

When I was there on may 12th in 2016, the pilgrim office closed the door behind me at 1200 and didn't reopen until 1400. I assumed that that was normal operation.

It was in 2016 and now we are 2020...………...

 

[MisterH]

If I can get back, I'll check. Till then its 2020........

 

[rometimed]

I'll be back there in May!

Will by a new map there and my 1st compostella for this next Camino.

 

[Miki Goldie]

I'll be back there in May!

Will by a new map there and my 1st compostella for this next Camino.

I think you mean credential for the stamps as a compestella is given at the other end in the Santiago office on completion of your walk..
Love

 

[Deleted member 86885]

Starting my 2nd Camino on April 10th, 2019 from SJPP. So far I am a solo trekker. Walked the Via de la Plata last spring (2018) from Seville 》Astorga 》Santiago in 39 days with my cousin.

Anybody starting out on that date? The Napoleon route is closed until March 31, and if weather is bad I'll just take the alternative.

johnross@gci.net

Hi how did it go for you last year? i am a first-timer leaving St Jean PP on April 11th this year. Just wondering how it went and if you have any comments on sleeping bag vs liner or any other notes that would be great- i realize the weather will be different but every bit of info helps!
thanks

 

[JR9162]

It was a good camino. Typical spring weather in Spain. Sunshine or wind / rain / snow. Did it in 32 days. I carry a sleeping bag liner. Use it infrequently but when you need it you need it. I put it in a ziplog bag to keep it dry. Look at my comments on a reply to Pscarmen in the thread titled Camino (Francés?)

 

[JR9162]

It was a good camino. Typical spring weather in Spain. Sunshine or wind / rain / snow. Did it in 32 days. I carry a sleeping bag liner. Use it infrequently but when you need it you need it. I put it in a ziplog bag to keep it dry. Look at my comments on a reply to Pscarmen in the thread titled Camino (Francés?)

Nope, just titled Camino

 

[pattil]

I'm leaving for the Camino in 9 days!! I won't arrive in SJPP until March 6th, but when I do, I'll definitely stop in to the Pilgrim's Office for my credential and to find out if the Napoleon Route is open. I am so excited to begin.

 

[Dani7]

I'm leaving for the Camino in 9 days!! I won't arrive in SJPP until March 6th, but when I do, I'll definitely stop in to the Pilgrim's Office for my credential and to find out if the Napoleon Route is open. I am so excited to begin.

The Napolean route is officially closed until April 1st, and then is evaluated in early spring on a daily basis after April 1st to see if travel is safe. Buen Camino...excited for you !

 

[Monasp]

I'm leaving for the Camino in 9 days!! I won't arrive in SJPP until March 6th, but when I do, I'll definitely stop in to the Pilgrim's Office for my credential and to find out if the Napoleon Route is open. I am so excited to begin.

Welcome to the pilgrims office !

 

[White Peacock]

The pilgrims Office 39 rue de la Citadelle Saint Jean Pied de Port is open every day all year long from 7:30 am to 11pm. The volunteers can give you all you need to start your "Camino" (credenciale, informations, documentation, shell......). Don't forget to go there !

I was wondering if this information is still up to date because the information that I got on e-mail from them was:
pilgrim's office (39, rue de la Citadelle - St Jean Pied de Port) working all year / every day/, from 7:30 am till 12:00 am, and from 1:00 pm till 8:00 pm) (10.30 pm friday and sunday, until last train's arrival !)

 

[JR9162]

The Pilgrim's Office and the albergue will inform you if the Napoleon route is open or closed. Last April it was closed the day I checked into the albergue. Found out the authorities were arresting pilgrims venturing past Orrison. The day I left it was officially open, but not recommended. I took the Vacarlos route. Tough climb at the end of the stage and descent into Roncesvalles. It rained and then sleeted on us. Those that took the Napoleon route that day told me it was rainy, and too foggy to see much.

 

[RogerUSA]

I will be in SJPP tomorrow, March 3rd, as soon as I find a way to get from Pamplona to SJ...

 

[Anniesantiago]

I will be in SJPP tomorrow, March 3rd, as soon as I find a way to get from Pamplona to SJ...

There is usually a bus. Have you checked www.movelia.es?If not, you may have to take a taxi.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

I will be in SJPP tomorrow, March 3rd, as soon as I find a way to get from Pamplona to SJ...

Go to the bus station early. You should find ALSA going to SJPdP and PLM going to Pekotxeta (on the border with Arneguy, France) which you can walk to either SJPdP or Valcarlos in a few hours. (That PLM service is Tuesday and Friday only by the way).

Horarios - PLM Autocares

Consulta todos los horarios que te ofrecemos en PLM Autocares entre Madrid - Logroño y Pamplona.

www.plmautocares.com

 

[chybcam]

I bought my passport online! Do I still need to go to this office before I start in SJPdP?

 

[Turga]

I bought my passport online! Do I still need to go to this office before I start in SJPdP?

You don’t need to go there – but it is a good place to get the first stamp in your credential, get current information on the route and local weather and meet other pilgrims (assuming you are referring to the Pilgrim's Office).