1 | Camino Francés | Saint Jean - Roncesvalles

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Roncesvalles, 26 km
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Accommodations:
Albergue de peregrinos de Roncesvalles
Daily Cost Breakdown:
€05.50 Breakfast
€07.00 Luggage Transfer
€07.00 Market
€02.00 Snack
€01.20 Snack
€14.00 Albergue
€11.00 Dinner
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€47.70 Total
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Filmed September 29, 2021. All rights reserved.
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[@ConceptVehicles]

Awesome channel. I don't know why this channel not getting more subscribers. Efren, you doing a great job and spend more time and effort to generate your content. I am really enjoying. ❤

[@ProBioMech]

Pretty sure he has another one

[@timar27]

Looking forward to this next september

[@yatri59]

Efren, ….. watch all your videos early in the year in 2022, then I went for the Camino walk from SJPP in May June 2022, I`m 72 and walked the whole Camino ( CF ) 34 days of walking , plus took 6 extra days for rest , ( the last two at Sahagun and Sarria were not necessary ) thank you Efren, your videos were so inspiring . Also been to your birth place Santa Clara 3 times. Cayo Santa Maria .. lol.. good work, beautiful drone shots,.. I enjoyed every step on my Camino.. good to see you again on youtube. Cheers Amigo. 🇨🇦

[@thegreatexaggerator9077]

Stunning! Brings back great memories! Thank you!

[@ictusictorius4113]

He gets to Spain and says “everything feels like déjà vu “. Tickled me anyways 😳😂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@danionthego]

Thank you so much for helping me relive my Caminos. Your videos are wonderful. I watch them often

[@bradhorwitz2214]

Amazingly well produced, as always!

[@ernestlcolemanjr]

Your happiness on the Camino's are so different from your happiness on the AT.

[@alsimpson366]

Awesome video and commentary as usual. You did the last 3/4 of the distance in less than 4 hours! My wife and I are both inspired by your adventure. Peace from Nova Scotia.

[@miriamlema1944]

Me ha encantado tu video Efrén! Vengo del grupo de Facebook del Camino. Seguro que tus vídeos me serán muy útiles, en abril empiezo la ruta desde Saint Jean hasta Logroño y me ha encantado ver el paisaje y tu experiencia. Buen Camino!

[@Walk_with_Efren]

Gracias Miriam. Que gusto me da que te haya gustado. Lo vas a disfrutar buen camino

[@maggieqyogini6873]

Your original Frances videos inspired me during the Pandemic. Now watching your new ones after I just completed my own Camino Frances a week ago… so many emotions!🙏🙏

[@thomasquinn284]

Efren, I watched your original 2017 walk and I loved the spectacular videos that you then showed. I would have graded them at 99 %. But compared to your previous work, the videos you took on the same route in 2021 are so much better, so improved. They pull me right into your walk and make me feel that I am making the journey with you rather than just watching you. 👀

[@maragenerico8376]

Amazing. And I miss SJPP. One correction: The red and white markup is used not only for the GR 65 but, for all walks of long duration (normally one week+) , i.e., GR followed by the number of that especific one. (Do you remember GR 145? ) Although it stands for Grand Randonnée, a french expression, it is used all over Europe. You must have seen it in Portugal too. And if you happen to see PR, it´s the sort walks. (Petit Randonnée). b.t.w., aren´t you doing the GR 20 down in Corsega ?

[@Walk_with_Efren]

Yes but here it is srill the gr 65 as it was labeled all the way to Roncesvalles. There are a few other GRs I plan to tackle over the coming years.

[@TIPAULOSVIDEOS]

Thanks Éfren! What a surprise!!! So good to see this stage of the Camino Francês. So many memories for me. I did this Camino with my son in 2012!!! Hugs from Portugal.

[@seanclark2085]

You took 2 hours off your time going over the mountains !, that's impressive, those trail legs must be pumping . Great video, brings back so many memories of going over, I did it twice and would love to do it again, but I'm sure I'll be adding two hours onto my time not taking it off . Buen Camino Efren

[@mariadigiovanni1168]

Magnificent video, editing, music, drone shots. This is truly the most exquisite stage of the Frances. I started from SJPDP on Sept 7, 2021. I had a clear sunrise going over the Pyrenees. It is an experience forever burned into my memory banks. This was my second CF and fourth camino, but it makes me want to cross the Pyrenees all over again. Simply magical. Thank you for your vlogging excellence. I so appreciated every moment of this video. Happy travels to you.

[@danionthego]

I have walked that part 3 times and I’m going back again. I just can’t get enough of it.

[@Walk_with_Efren]

imo you should give other caminos a chance. there is so much to see to get stuck on the same path.

[@briane7907]

Always enjoy your vids. Similar to you I will be walking the Frances for the second time this April but only from SJPD to Burgos. Will you be doing a vid each day until you get to Logrono?

[@Walk_with_Efren]

Thank you so much Brian. I vlog up to Puente la Reina but unfortunately it rained every day after. You still have my original 2017 vlog series and the map breakdowns. Buen camino.

[@mrtony1985]

Love the video. Btw where can I get a hat like that?

[@BrunneronTour]

Amazing Video with spectacular Drone Shoots. Even better than on your first Camino Frances in 2017. The Best shootage i have seen so far from the 1st etappe of the camino Frances crossing the Pyrenaes. Keep on Walking!

[@heinzvandewauw6465]

Hi Efren, You were just two days in front of us. Nice to see such high quality video and even higher quality report from you. Will go now to my smart tv to look again to this on a bigger screen to enjoy the fantastic views. Thanks for your work. Wish you luck // Heinz ( Germany)

[@helenebergsten707]

Amazing drone shots and video views. What a landscape it is. Really wonderful video and in tune with the music. Good to see you so happy entering Spain and to be able to speak your native language.

[@petshopgirl39]

I enjoyed watching you bust open the red vino as you passed into Spain! Your drone video footage and accompanying music were magical. I can't wait to walk the Frances from SJPP in September. That said, we're a bit older and a lot less fitter so we'll be staying overnight at Auberge Borda, a km or so on from Orisson. This series has been pure joy to watch. You should have way more subscribers!

[@jagdevdosanjh4611]

Wonderfully done video Efren, I’m still mesmerized with your previous video of this leg of your journey, you have done it again. Simply magnificent ,majestic, Blessings ! Buen Camino. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦.

[@duga64600]

Chez moi👍👍👍

[@NewTasty]

Great video.

[@amyhackman2967]

I'm only 5 minutes in and amazed! What time of year did you go? I missed that?

[@Walk_with_Efren]

Glad you are enjoying the vlogs. The dates are on the video's description.

[@reyl9228]

Awesome. Coming up on 5 years after my camino and though the entire journey is very important to me this first week always feels so magical when I think back. I had no idea what was going on or what I was doing. The landscapes were beautiful and friendships were being built. Amazing footage and vlog as always!

[@Walk_with_Efren]

same here. looking back I was at the mercy of my guidebook.

[@deursy66]

Loved your video. Brings back so many memories. I also enjoyed watching you enjoy this stage. Keep up posting videos and keep on walking

[@いずみんer2n]

What a beautiful video! Never seen the video of Camino on 2021. Happy to see it! I have a question for drone shooting. Did you need some permission for filming by the drone in Spain? Cause someday I want to go there and taking some video with drone.

[@Walk_with_Efren]

Thqnk you Izumi. Keep the drone below 250g and you should be fine.

[@TheAnactoria]

First off, this is the best footage I've ever seen anywhere of Day 1 of the Camino Frances. You even outdid yourself! 😄 I wish the weather had let you go right for the descent, but that's the Camino, right? You never know what it will give you. I went right for the descent when I did my Camino Frances, but just because I was scared of that steep downhill decline of the left. Also, it was cool to be walking a Camino at the same time you were, even on different routes, and I never would have been on the Senda Litoral if it weren't for you walking it first. Muchas gracias, amigo. Quick question: How does crossing the Pyrenees on the Frances compare to the Hospitales Route of the Primitivo?

[@Walk_with_Efren]

thank you so much Susan. crossing the Pyrenees is for the most part on paved roads. you also have three water sources and a couple of places to get a bite to eat. as for the elevation. you climb higher than on the Primitivo but it's a constant gradual climb vs the up and down over rough terrain of the hospitales route.

[@TheAnactoria]

@@Walk_with_Efren Thank you for the feedback! :)

[@eruston]

God’s country, amazing, thanks for posting!

[@tammyloveland3498]

Your videos are amazing and your personality is too.

[@tjdebhail2149]

Its funny i was a month behind you on our first camino frances and i was a month ahead on our second camino,i only walked to logrono too this time around but will walk this year 2022 also,your videos are outstanding in quality

[@jordonozero7838]

Really enjoyed seeing the evolution of Efrén from 1st CF to now. Photography and tools are next level. I do miss some of the commentary about the towns/regions but I can always watch the origin series for that. Keep on walking!!

[@altagrobbelaar8853]

I cannot wait to do this! Aiming for May 2023. Had a shoulder operation that is healing. May have to tranport my luggage the first 2 days.

[@revlindaumc]

Efren, this was terrific. It's so intriguing and wonderful to see the stage over the Pyrenees to Roncesvalles! Loved all the footage in this one so much!

[@Walk_with_Efren]

That's a special day

[@jill5977]

Hi Efren I watched the whole series of the Via Podiensis. It was fun to watch and I appreciate you give us a realistic insight. I want to go from Le Puy en Velay to Cahors this summer. You opened my eyes to consider the luggage transport. I appreciate your videography and the music you choose. Thank you 🤗

[@theresaokamoto1094]

Hi you said you ate at the Hotel correct not the Albuergue. They have a meal at the Albuergue as well correct or am I wrong. I am leaving 8/26 for my first Camino and will be in Roncesvalles on 8/30. Just wondering which is better food, lol. Thank you.

[@Walk_with_Efren]

Yes I ate the pilgrim meal at the hotel. They are the same. Buen camino

[@prayerboi516]

Wow! It’s full circle! I started watching your videos since the beginning to reminisce my 2016 Camino- it’s crazy to see how much stronger of a hiker you’ve become! Fun to see you basking in the Frances again! Buen Camino!

[@salvatoregranata7878]

Congratulations on the completion of Le Puy-en-Velay to the Pyrenees, it has been a wonderful series. Day 1 leaving was great start, but I think SJPDP to Roncesvalles was a great ending and brought back a lot good memories, gracias amigo fantastico Simply the best!

[@timellison2703]

When I take my first step on the camino, I'm going to pause and dedicate the starting of my journey to you Efren, of course with a glass of red wine 😇. Thank you for showing me the way of the camino in stunning video and beautiful friendships, keep the hard work going mate.....”1 step at a time”…take care and stay safe, peace.

[@sheilakelly6015]

Amazing cinematography and narration!! First class production which I enjoyed so much! Thank you!!!

[@reed0199]

ULTREIA PILGRIM !!!! Just Love Your Work Super Clean And Clear. Thank You Efren

[@TinkerbellPixedust]

Bonitos videos pero tu eres latino porque no haces videos en español

[@Walk_with_Efren]

Eventualmente. Empecé en Inglés porque me siento más cómodo improvisando en inglés. Y el mercado americano es mucho más grande pero si eventualmente. Saludos.

[@kevinegan4140]

Thanks to Efren I start my first CF in a month...

[@azadzaza8453]

Thank you for the Video I will Start the Camino Frances on Saturday

[@Walk_with_Efren]

Buen camino

[@Krylle]

Beautiful drone shots - nice to seeing you on this Camono again 🙏

[@jJ-pq4tk]

Hi Efren , Have you uploaded the finish of the primativo ?

[@Walk_with_Efren]

The last vlog on the primitivo is vlog 11 when I reached Melide. From there you can follow me on my camino Frances 2.0 or the original series. If you visit the primitivo playlist you will see it all laid out there.

[@tavisdockwiller3609]

¡Bellísimo! Gracias por el viaje pequeña. Wonderful footage. I did the Camino Frances in 2019 with my children then 16 and 12. Your video made my heart sing with beautiful memories. And I laughed at the end when you revealed how much time you shaved off this trip. My son, 16, did day 1 in under 5 hours and was beginning to wonder if we’d ever arrive. My daughter and I staggered in over 2 hours later. You know the drill, about 1 week later I found my trail legs and while still slow, I was unstoppable. My daughter always kindly stuck with me while my son sprinted off in the morning making his own way. Buen Camino.

[@aurorasanchez9850]

Que bonito es lo que ases me en canto y Te conocí en Univisión la entrevista de María Antonieta Felicidades Dios Bendiga tu vida🙏

[@Walk_with_Efren]

Muchísimas gracias Aurora. Bienvenida a mi pequeño canal.

[@salvatoregranata7878]

I started my first Camino on the 27th of May 2017 just behind you and I have been missing you ever since , and yet again I will be following your footsteps in 2024 from Le Puy. Efren you have the power of inspiration sadly not too many people have it today. I hear that you are thinking of doing the via del la Plata which has haunted me for some time, covid changed my plans and I went to the Primitivo, Norte and Maxi instead, Buen Camino for 2024 amigo 🙏

[@nancyjohn9459]

Beautiful! Thank you

[@namthomson1124]

Thanks 🙏

[@namthomson1124]

Lovely 🥰

[@racheldevlin4609]

Watching again! You’re the best. 20 years in the waiting and I will be in St Jean Pied De Port on the 4th July ❤🎉

[@michelemoran3267]

Wonderful series.....inspiring gracias Efren....

[@Walk_with_Efren]

A ti

[@zbyszeks3657]

Beautiful. I've shared it :) I've walked from SJPP to Espelette :)

[@grahama9791]

Amazing video. Best ever. Images, drone etc. Well done. Very enjoyable to watch and imagine.

[@joannenardoni17]

Your my favorite, absolutely. Thank you.

[@Magooej22]

What a hard day. But oh so beautiful those vistas.

[@ThePhantomMajor]

Poor Valcarlos, so neglected .....

[@GABYLOPEZFL1]

Pregunta de Miami a donde se viaja para hacer el camino francés??? Vamos el año próximo

[@Walk_with_Efren]

Si vas a comenzar en Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Por puedes viajar a pamplona y tomar un bus o un taxi o puedes volar a Biarritz y tomar el bus. Creo que de París puedes ir en tren. Utiliza la página rome2rio.com

[@GABYLOPEZFL1]

@@Walk_with_Efren gracias este será el segundo hicimos el portugués en el 2019

[@deacondavidviscount7579]

That Pilgrim’s Mass must have been something special.

[@janicefarinelli1801]

Thank you for taking me back to my walk through this area in 2014..

[@ingridfolkers1781]

10 year anniversary for me. Hoping to repeat this in Fall.

[@piosscola224]

What happened to the rest of the podiensis route? You jumped from Carjac to St Pierre?

[@Walk_with_Efren]

I will release the remaining vlogs on tge series one vlog per week on Wednesdays.

[@altagrobbelaar8853]

Ah wonderful thought I missed it.

[@andreasbraun5991]

Te sigo Efren por todos los caminos hacia Santiago.Gracias (De que pais eres? ).

[@Walk_with_Efren]

Muchas gracias. Soy cubano.

[@GhettoGirlTravels]

I just finished on 8/31/2023 and I used private accommodations or hotels, for 35 of my 40 days. I began walking on my 67 birthday 🥳. I carried my backpack for the final 100 km, but used the transport service (off and on) for the first 690 km.

[@joannenardoni17]

Thanks!

[@Walk_with_Efren]

Thank you so much Joanne for the support

[@claytonlevy262]

Hi Efren. What songs on the soundtrack? Its wonderful.

[@Walk_with_Efren]

They are from a pay subscription service. Artlist.io

[@ingridaguirre4350]

What a wonderful video, i love it!

[@wallyd28]

Just finished the Camino Portuguese Coastal from Porto to Santiago de Compostela. Your videos helped me a lot in planning my wonderfully successful trip. I have been home 1 day and I am already planning to walk the Camino Francés next September. Of course, I started with Efren's Camino Francés Day 1. Thanks for your efforts Efren.

[@aussierogue6782]

Great ti see you back on the camino.

[@owenbull9606]

Really love your drone perspective, it really provides that same experience as if you are there, fantastic work👍. How do you keep your filming equipment safe while hiking for the entire Camino? Must worry you at times?

[@Walk_with_Efren]

Thank you so much Owen. I keep all my gear with me at all times. I also sometimes use private accommodations such as pensiones.

[@owenbull9606]

@@Walk_with_Efren thank you, your video’s are really great quality and enjoy watching them. Safe journey’s😁👍

[@Yoghurtslinger]

Thoroughly enjoying the film footage , the countryside . Where did you that walking stick, trek poles seem like far too much hassle . I want to walk the Camino like Gandalf with his staff.

[@Walk_with_Efren]

I bought the walking the stick in Le Puy en Valley at the start of the via Podiensis. You can see it on my travel day video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oambpHd7jdSimNE

[@Yoghurtslinger]

@@Walk_with_Efren can I buy one sjpdp? Thats where I start my camino in May of this year 🤗

[@Walk_with_Efren]

Yes

[@kittkatt-nr9je]

What an amazing motivational shot in the arm if like me you are planning your first Camino. Love the drone footage for day 1 this time too. Less than 90 days to go and it's dragging.

[@namthomson1124]

Aberdeen,uk

[@pirenet]

Back on the CF... amazing stuff! Drone footage is fantastic as always. How did your Lone Peaks go? Are they as good as the Olympus 4s?

[@Walk_with_Efren]

Thank you. They help up great. I love them both but the Olympus 4 has a bit more cushion.

[@pirenet]

@@Walk_with_Efren Gracias. good to hear. Will be using Olympus 4s on the Norte/Finisterra in May. BTW that was a great series!

[@pirenet]

even the great fall haha!!

[@Walk_with_Efren]

On del norte I used the altra boots

[@Jagueyes1]

Después de tanto caminar, cómo están esas rodillas??

[@Walk_with_Efren]

Ya acostumbrado

[@Jagueyes1]

@@Walk_with_Efren Isaías 40:31

[@namthomson1124]

So nice 👍

[@namthomson1124]

Hello 👋

[@jacklonergan9991]

Slick 🎶…slicker editing…it’s like must watch 📺

[@NayTEVE]

Hola Efrén al fin tengo tiempo de verte y te encontré, genial! Aún guardo la torresita que me obsequiste del Camino. Así que buen Camino en todos tus Caminos!!☺️🙏🏼

[@Walk_with_Efren]

Hola Nayra saludos amigo. Espero te gusten los videos.

[@HUYNH-ch6nf]

loi binh luan nsy rat dung nhung ke gian ac thi phai so nhung noi ton nghiem 0

[@salvatore6281]

Ciao Efrėn un consiglio, seguo da tempo i tuoi video bellissimi, riprese bellissime... má c'ė un má... hai pochi iscritti e poche visualizzazioni... habla en tu idioma, entiendes? Tendras mucho mas gente que te sigue....

[@Walk_with_Efren]

I do have a new channel where I will begin dubbing my videos in Spanish.

[@antoniocavalcante8851]

Can you speak in spanish ?

[@Walk_with_Efren]

Si hablo español Antonio pero esta canal es en inglés.

[@rvanhelsing8768]

What a great film. My first camino was back in September 2023 and I'm watching this series for ideas about a Le Puy to Santiago camino next year. But first the memories are flooding back of my first day on my first camino. When you went from "Bon Chemin" to "Buen Camino", so emotional. Thanks for the films.