Canfranc/Somport

[Robert E. Spenger]

It was my impression that the train seervice from France to Canfranc Est. was
discontinued many years and that the tracks and tunnel were no longer
functional. There is a lot of work going on for a new tunnel, but my impression
was that it was strictly for moto vehicles, not trains. There is very likely a
train that runs to Oloron. From there to Canfranc Est. it is two very tough
days of walking (about 30 km per day) or three moderate days (20 km per day). I
took the easier choice, three days, and it was an enjoyable walk.

regards,

Robert



Donald Schell wrote:

> Dear pilgrims,
>
> I'm still working figuring out how we would begin in or near Somport to walk
> the route through Jaca; this logistical thinking, trying to figure out what
> corresponds to the train to Bayonne and then the train to St. Jean for that
> route.  I checked the Spanish trains website and found that we can get to
> Canfranc from Zaragoza via two slow local trains, and I downloaded a map of
> that route.
>
> The French trains website tells me we can also get from Bayonne to Canfranc.
> Is there a better train approach from the French side than Bayonne?  Or is
> the a good place to begin just on the French side and walk up to Somport and
> then down to Canfranc?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Donald