Start point in Irun

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Harv M

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• Jul 21, 2017

• #1

Hi - Wondering where the actual start point is in Irun for the Norte. I need to obtain the Passport and get on my way on the morning of Aug 15th.

I am coming in from Barcelona. Any recommendations as to whether I take the night bus (arrive 15th morning at 6 am and start walking), or take the train the night before and arrive 10pm the 14th? Looking for veteran advice! Thanks

Harv M

 

jsalt

Jill

Time of past OR future Camino

Portugués, Francés, LePuy, Rota Vicentina, Norte, Madrid, C2C, Salvador, Primitivo, Aragonés, Inglés

• Jul 21, 2017

• #2

Harv M said:

Hi - Wondering where the actual start point is in Irun for the Norte.

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The yellow arrows begin at the train station. But start wherever you like. I started in Soulac (near Bordeaux)

 

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Anemone del Camino

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• Jul 21, 2017

• #3

The day out of Irun is one of the most challenging ones, so I would not get up in the wee hours in the morning to take a train, and start walking after.

You caan get a credencial right now, from your local "Friends of ..." association, or buying it here on the forum.

The Irun albergue also has them.

https://www.gronze.com/pais-vasco/guipuzcoa/irun/albergue-peregrinos-irun

 

Devon Mike

Active Member

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Frances, Finisterre & Muxia (2014, 2015, 2016, 2018 & 2019), Primitivo & Ingles (2017)

• Jul 22, 2017

• #4

The official starting point in Irun is the RENFE train station. You can get a Credencial at the Albergue de Peregrinos located on the Camino in Calle Lucas de Berroa.

As you leave the train station where the yellow arrows begin, follow Lope de Irigoyen for 400 metres then turn left on Calle Lucas de Berroa where you will find the Albergue on the left of the street at number 18-1.

Buen Camino

 

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Harv M

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• Jul 22, 2017

• #5

Harv M said:

Hi - Wondering where the actual start point is in Irun for the Norte. I need to obtain the Passport and get on my way on the morning of Aug 15th.

I am coming in from Barcelona. Any recommendations as to whether I take the night bus (arrive 15th morning at 6 am and start walking), or take the train the night before and arrive 10pm the 14th? Looking for veteran advice! Thanks

Harv M

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oursonpolaire

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Donating Member

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Francese 2002, Cami San Jaume 2018, Norte 2023

• Jul 22, 2017

• #6

Anemone is right about it being one of the most challenging days on the del Norte. There's a tough 100m climb over the first 5 km out of Hondarribia, and the marked trail is boulder-strewn. I would recommend a good night's sleep.

 

Maggie Y

Maggie

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Camino del Norte Sept 2013
Camino del Norte Sept 2014
Camino del Norte 2015,16,17,18

• Jul 22, 2017

• #7

Harv M said:

Hi - Wondering where the actual start point is in Irun for the Norte. I need to obtain the Passport and get on my way on the morning of Aug 15th.

I am coming in from Barcelona. Any recommendations as to whether I take the night bus (arrive 15th morning at 6 am and start walking), or take the train the night before and arrive 10pm the 14th? Looking for veteran advice! Thanks

Harv M

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We started in Irun and I seem to remember getting the credential from the local church although it would be simpler to get it from this Forum

 

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Harv M

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• Jul 22, 2017

• #8

Thanks everyone. Very helpful.

 

Mariana Coffee

Rarámuri

Time of past OR future Camino

Camino del Norte Irún-Bilbao (May 2016)

• Jul 22, 2017

• #9

Devon Mike said:

The official starting point in Irun is the RENFE train station. You can get a Credencial at the Albergue de Peregrinos located on the Camino in Calle Lucas de Berroa.

As you leave the train station where the yellow arrows begin, follow Lope de Irigoyen for 400 metres then turn left on Calle Lucas de Berroa where you will find the Albergue on the left of the street at number 18-1.

Buen Camino

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Yes! I agree with Devon Mike. Last year we got our credencial at the Albergue de Peregrinos in Calle Lucas Berroa. Just be aware the Albergue might be closed right after the last pilgrim leaves it, which could be around 8 am. It will be in the afternoon (I'm so sorry, I don't remember at which time exactly) whenever the hospitaleros open it again for the first arriving pilgrims. The church makes "siesta" time and closes during noon. You can get maps and some good tips from the hospitaleros. There's a very helpful App (can be also seen offline) with all sorts of informations about the Camino del Norte stages, terrain, albergues, water sources, bars, etc. You can find it under "Camino" by Eroski Consumer. Here the Website: http://caminodesantiago.consumer.es
Buen Camino!

 

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Harv M

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• Jul 23, 2017

• #10

Mariana Coffee said:

Yes! I agree with Devon Mike. Last year we got our credencial at the Albergue de Peregrinos in Calle Lucas Berroa. Just be aware the Albergue might be closed right after the last pilgrim leaves it, which could be around 8 am. It will be in the afternoon (I'm so sorry, I don't remember at which time exactly) whenever the hospitaleros open it again for the first arriving pilgrims. The church makes "siesta" time and closes during noon. You can get maps and some good tips from the hospitaleros. There's a very helpful App (can be also seen offline) with all sorts of informations about the Camino del Norte stages, terrain, albergues, water sources, bars, etc. You can find it under "Camino" by Eroski Consumer. Here the Website: http://caminodesantiago.consumer.es
Buen Camino![/QUOTE

This is great. The website was a very helpful resource. Google nicely translated it!

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