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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Water from the fuentes is drinkable. In those places
where it is not, a sign is posted over/near the fountain.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>You would be surprised at how much energy you have that
first day because of all the excitement. It's a hard climb but usually not
a problem. There is a gite about 8km up from St Jean that a few people
stop at. Once above the treeline, you are very much exposed. And
getting water would be problem until you reach the French-Spanish border.
Either plan on 27km in 1 day or 8+19km in 2 days.</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>