Volunteering in Lourdes then Walking

ParistoCapeCod

"Come on mom this 14k isn't going to walk itself."

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Portuguese, Primitivo, Norte. Hospitalera

• Sep 30, 2021

• #1

Salut! I volunteer at Cite St Pierre in Lourdes Nov. 4-11, then walk to Pamplona. Bon chemin!

 

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Grahammac

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Arles/Arogonese (2019)

• Oct 1, 2021

• #2

ParistoCapeCod said:

Salut! I volunteer at Cite St Pierre in Lourdes Nov. 4-11, then walk to Pamplona. Bon chemin!

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Fantastic. I walked from St Gaudens, 100 km from Lourdes. I crossed over the Col Somport rather than SKPdP. 2and night after Olorons st Marie was difficult to find accommodation. Buenos Camino

 

Anniesantiago

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2006 to date: Over 21 Caminos. See signature line

• Oct 1, 2021

• #3

I've done that walk and it's just gorgeous!
Have a great time!

 

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Grahammac

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Arles/Arogonese (2019)

• Oct 1, 2021

• #4

Another thing to think about. The Aragon valley is clay all the way to Obanos so the path can be very slippery if it rains. Prepare for this because there are not many options to stay between stages. Arres and Rueste are super stops.

 

Harington

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Vézelay/Francés 2011, Primitivo 2012, VdlP 2013, Via Domitia 2014, Inglés 2015, Francigena 2016

• Oct 1, 2021

• #5

ParistoCapeCod said:

Salut! I volunteer at Cite St Pierre in Lourdes Nov. 4-11, then walk to Pamplona. Bon chemin!

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I volunteered there 1969, and 1971!!

 

Vacajoe

Traded in my work boots for hiking ones

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Frances, Portuguese, Aragon, Norte, SJWayUK, Nive

• Oct 1, 2021

• #6

Definitely prepare for bad weather (even snow!). That route has limited accommodations even during the regular “season” so definitely book ahead so you know what is open. We walked Pamplona to Lourdes (via Somport Pass) in May 2019: it was lovely except for the snowstorm at the summit!

Buen Camino!

 

ParistoCapeCod

"Come on mom this 14k isn't going to walk itself."

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Portuguese, Primitivo, Norte. Hospitalera

• Oct 21, 2021

• #7

Having difficulty finding a bed before Oloron. Thumbs crossed!

 

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Grahammac

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Arles/Arogonese (2019)

• Oct 21, 2021

• #8

You may also find 2nd night after Olorons S M. difficult re accommodation.