The SJPP walk

[Robert Spenger]

Dear all,

I think that Pieter's advice needs one caveat. After walking for several weeks,
all the way across France from Holland, Pieter must have been quite well
road-hardened by the time he started the "Route Napoleon." To see what it can
be like for a raw beginner on the first day, there is a good description in
"Following the Milky Way," by Elyn Aviva (née Ellen Feinberg). One suggestion I
have read about is that a pilgrim can find accommodations in Hountto, about 6
km along the way. It might also help to start at Ostabat, the confluence of
three of leschemins,to get in a bit of conditioning (and equipment shakedown)
before tackling what has been reported to be one of the toughest sections of
the pilgrimage. No, I don't speak from experience since I haven't done this
route. These are things that I have considered in case I get a chance to make a
try at it.

Pieter and Elyn - any comments?

regards,

Robert
rspengeraadelphia.net

pieter pannevis wrote:

> Dear all,
> I have to disagree that the so-called "Route Napoleon" is rather difficult!
> IMHO everyone can do it (never do it alone however) and stay on the road.
> Maps are available!
> A "normal" time to cross would be about 8 hours!
>
> In fact I found it a rather pleasant walk, however I was scared before I
> went, till the moment I found myself on the GR 65 and not on the route
> Napoleon and pulled myself from tree to tree to get higher! Was my own fault
> not being on the proper spot!
> There is of course an easier way, down in the valley, but you miss a lot
> (even trying to die, which is a shame with such a beautiful Camino ahead of
> you)
>
> With kind regards to you all!
>
> Pieter Pannevis
> p.pannevisachello.nl
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