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Author Archives: pyreneespilgrimage
Evaluate GPS Navigation Services Before Renting
If you plan to rent a GPS tool and service provider during your walking journey, examine the services closely.
Will content be in your language? Are there extra changes for certain features or locations?
Practical Information for Camino Walkers
Travel Mole offers useful advice on accommodation, transportation and cultural lore on the Camino de Santiago. Good advice to prepare for injuries or accidents by bringing along appropriate first aid items and knowing how to summon emergency medical services in France … Continue reading
Posted in Pilgrimage, Spain, Travel in the Pyrénées Mountains, Walking Alone
Tagged first-aid, health, hospital, preparation, safety, trekking
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Hiking the GR-65 in France to Join the Camino de Santiago
Hiking the GR-65 can be a classic route to Southwestern France. The route in blue is suggested by this hotel in the region. I walked a more southern route recommended by a local guide through Arudy, Oloron-Sainte-Marie. Mauléon-Licharre and Ordiarp. … Continue reading
Posted in France, Map, Pilgrimage, Spain, Travel in the Pyrénées Mountains
Tagged camino de santiago de compostello, Map, pilgrimage routes, Pyrenees, walks
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Lodging in St. Jean Pied de Port
Nearly everyone who walks the traditional Spanish portion of the Chemin St. Jacques, also known as the Camino de Santiago de Compostello and The Way of St. James, passes through St.-Jean-Pied-de-Port which in English means St. John at the foot … Continue reading
Posted in Basque, Culinary Lore, France, Pilgrimage, Spain, Travel in the Pyrénées Mountains
Tagged food, hiking, lodging, pilgrimage routes
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Topo Maps and Guides for Walking the Pyrénées and the Camino
Topographic maps and guides are on sale until June 30, 2012 through the online store run by the French Association for Hikers – Fédération Francaise de la Randonnée Pédestre. Pyrénées-Atlantiques - Western region towards Atlantic Ocean Hautes-Pyrénées - High Pyrénées in the central … Continue reading
Posted in France, Map, Pilgrimage, Travel in the Pyrénées Mountains, Walking Alone
Tagged hiking, Pyrenees, travel guide, walking
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Foot-weary on the Camino
Kiwis have a reputation for being hard chargers in the outdoors. These folks are headed for blisters! Take your time, break in your boots months before embarking on a walking journey, and cool your feet during the walk. Foot care … Continue reading
Posted in France, Pilgrimage, Spain, Travel in the Pyrénées Mountains
Tagged camino de santiago de compostello, hiking, hospital, safety, trekking, walking
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Llivia — Spain Inside France
Llivia is a town under Spanish jurisdiction, a part of Girona, yet it is completely surrounded by French territory. The historical and political elements that created this situation relate to Llivia’s pre-Medieval status as a city rather than a village. … Continue reading
How to Walk the Camino :: Part II
Camp in the Pyrenees Mountains © http://www.backpackinglight.com One difficulty I encountered was ambiguous sign postings along parts of the route. A path continuation may have two or three options and occasionally there was no clear choice. It seems like the … Continue reading
How to Hike the Camino :: Part I
Everybody wants advice on how to do the walk. It’s tough. Requires motivation and a nature that forgives yourself if you feel like taking a couple of days extra rest. Competitive people might thrive on the challenge, but the path … Continue reading
The Way – Filmed on the Camino de Santiago
Watch the trailer from Icon Films. You may also enjoy this article about the spiritual aspects of walking the Pilgrimage Path.
Posted in France, Pilgrimage, Spain, Travel in the Pyrénées Mountains
Tagged Compostela, France, Galicia, Pilgrimage, pilgrimage routes, Santiago, Spain, spiritual growth, walks
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