1 Saint-Jean to Roncesvalles | full etape | Camino Santiago

Time lapse of the first étape of the Camino Francés (full version). Beginning in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, passing Orrison and walking over the Pyrenees all the way to Roncesvalles. What a beautiful but also physically challenging start.
All étapes/videos to Santiago de Compostela are going to be uploaded over the next days and weeks.
After many journeys on the Camino de Santiago in the past ten years, this time the focus lies on the video project. Thus not a lot of stopping during the étapes (some breaks and encounters are cut out).
COVID-19: Filmed in the summer of 2020 when Spain and the camino including most albergues were open again for a few weeks after the first lockdown. Masks in all albergues, bars/restaurants and when crossing cities. There will likely never again be as few people on the camino as in summer of 2020.
Hope you enjoy the video. Thank you so much for watching and maybe see you on the camino one day :-)
BUEN CAMINO to you!

[@mrtony1985]

Incredible! This guy ran about 90 mph in order to finish this part of the route in 11 minutes. 👏

[@CaminoGuide]

As a "Camino KZbinr" let me just declare it now..you win. These are incredible and such a great idea. I don't know what camera you used to do this, but I'm not sure anyone will understand how much work this must have been. Well done.

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

Thank you so much! It started out as side-project/as a documentation of how I would photograph the camino with vintage cameras on black and white film (first one back in 2013). But after watching the videos from 2019 (also recorded the whole camino francés) I felt like filming it again but solely for the video and not as documentation:-)

[@klauscamino2025]

i agree ;-)

[@johnoffen7286]

I'll be singing these songs in my head during my entire Camino. Beautiful.

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

I`m so happy to hear you enjoy the music, thank you so much. And buen Camino☀️

[@buen-camino]

what should I write to you...? I can't thank you enough for the beautiful video. I walked the entire Camino Francés in 2021 and the crossing of the Pyrenees will never be forgotten and thanks to you I now have it all on video, even the steep path that I walked, in the same weather conditions! i love you for that, thank you... the sleeping eagle

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

How kind of you to write such a friendly and motivating comment, thank you so much!! Can`t think of something more rewarding🤗

[@kennydee8296]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! - this video bought back so much of Camino 2015 for me, I remembered so much of it and now I am determined to walk SJPP to Santiago to Muxia in 2024 - and for someone who can never walk this way again 🌻💖🌿

[@source2950]

This is the best KZbin video I’ve seen of the walk - just let the magic of the trail speak for itself! I’ve made up my mind this day next year 2024 (16 Apr) I will be in St Jean ready to start my pilgrimage, thank you thank you thank you 🙏🏻

[@ronaldweasely3692]

It's beautiful.. the efforts are priceless... You did it... Buen Camino...🥰

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

What a kind comment, thank you so much!! Buen Camino☀️😄

[@BalestriLuca]

CHE EMOZIONE RIVIVERLA DI NUOVO!

[@anneokane7172]

I have watch these videos before & I"m watching them again!!! It's great to get a view of the full Camino walk. Thanks for sharing. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@20human00]

Just came back from Santiago de Compostela (without doing the Camino walk), and have been fantasizing about the pilgrimage walk, reading the novel the pilgrimage by Paulo Cohelo. Thanks for sharing this! Precisely what I needed for my future info and also to see what's like from other ppl's perspectives. I am watching this after work and definitely had a calming effect! Wishing you a safe journey ahead if you haven't completed it yet. Have a feeling you are probably done by now. If you are done, I hope you are resting well!

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

Thank you so much for your kind comment! I`m glad it had a calming effect eventhough it`s playing so fast. I recorded it 2020, that`s why there are so few people on the camino (compared to other times). Thank you!

[@hilarymac3706]

Rings back such wonderful memories - thank you

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

Thank you so much!!

[@kingsimonm1]

Thank you. This video was exactly what I wanted to see. Beautiful done.

[@heldersrs]

Great video! I saw it last February and in May I walked the Camino from SJPP. I divided this etape in two days (I stayed at Auberge Borda, 1 km after Orisson). It's SO GOOD to review it now! Thanks a lot!

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

Thank you so much for watching. And thank you so much for taking the time to write these personal and relatable comments, it`s a joy!! Thank you

[@reed0199]

Pure Joy. Thank You, !!!

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

Thank you so much!!

[@terristefanson6674]

I love that you have short and long versions of these videos

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

Hi, thank you very much. Unfortunately I was not very consequent with this, since I just can`t seem to find enough time for this project. The last videos have no more short versions, I`m very sorry.

[@aonbharr_]

Beautiful. Brings back so many memories. Buen Camino!

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

I`m so glad to hear, thank you very much! Buen Camino!

[@kktt82]

I just did the Camino Frances this year, and I miss it. This helped me reconnect! Funny, though, to see what took me 11hrs to complete compressed down to 11 minutes. 😂

[@lidiaotero2802]

Hermoso! Qué buena idea haber hecho el time lapse. Gracias por compartirlo! Hice ese trayecto hace más de 10 años y lo recuerdo como se ve en el video. El paso por el bosque me resultò mágico.

[@dubil80]

So nice i feel it again my Camino from Summer 2021. More Videos please !!!!

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

What a pleasure to hear, thank you so much☺️!!

[@marcelocarloscali6408]

Hicimos con mi esposa el Camino Francés completo desde Saint Jean Pied de Port hasta Compostela desde el 15 de septiembre al 18 de octubre de 2022. Ver este video de la primera etapa me emocionó mucho, ya que al verlo recordé cada paso. Como en un sueño recorrí el camino a gran velocidad y pude disfrutarlo nuevamente. Felicitaciones !!!

[@DSEGU]

Qué maravilloso video. Muy bonito y muy buena música. Muchas gracias!

[@elisabethlomme9633]

Magnifique ....et super idée ces vidéos... Que de beaux souvenirs pour avoir fait le chemin en Juin 2021... 🙏🙏🙏💖👩‍🦯

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

Merci beaucoup, c'est très gentil!!

[@farmerhavingfun]

Stop running hahaha A few years back, there was a Korean guy that filmed the whole walk as yourself... Took me forever to watch his videos from SJPDP to Santiago (I loved it). I like this time-lapsing as well. I got a GoPro Max and Galaxy S21 cell phone that I can do this but I like to go off trails and explore. lol Thank you for taking your time to create your videos to share with us. :)

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

😂 Thank you so much for the comment! Taking the time and exploring things is the best!! Only in 2020 I walked the Camino with a focus on these videos after having walked the entire Camino Francés 6-7 times before.

[@farmerhavingfun]

@@CaminoTimeLapse ​ @Camino Time Lapse OMG, wow, now I know who's to come to when I got questions about CdS. :) I plan to take like 90 days on CdS. I live in USA, was gonna walk back in 2020 but "Oh well"... I'm ready now but I'm gonna wait a little longer. My friends got to SJPDP for a day and got sent home. They were so heart broken... :( Anyway, I'm watching your Day 2 now. :)

[@grahamwallace]

Fantastic! As someone who has done the full Portuguese Central from Lisbon and the Portuguese coastal from Porto this has really motivated me to make the Frances my next Camino in 2024. What a beautiful idea to film it in time lapse and the music made it epic 😊

[@nicoletrogen1877]

Thank you so much for making these videos

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

You are most welcome, thank you so much for watching!

[@alanlandy11]

eight years since my last Camino, was surprised by the amount of cars. Beautiful videom cant wait to return this June

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

Thank you very much for watching. You`re right, same impression too compared to my first camino in 2013. Only the van selling delicious cheese has always been there on the way up;-) Hope you have an amazing Camino this summer!

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

@@kevinashbrook1531 Buen Camino to you 🙌😄

[@alanlandy11]

@@kevinashbrook1531 Im starting in SJPDP on 25/5, might see you on the way

[@sharonhumphrey9129]

I'll be starting june too, SJPDP on the 14th and start on 15th I don't know if I'm stopping at orrisson yet probably will

[@claraclaramadeira]

Video lindo 👏❤. Saudades do Camino 😢

[@clearskiescamino]

Thank you for your videos.

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

It`s a pleasure, thank you so much for watching!

[@biketocompostela]

Excellent idea!! Thank you for sharing!! 😉 Buen Camino!

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

Hey thank you very much, it`s a pleasure!! Buen Camino to you too😄

[@carolp1912]

I just saw this for the first time as I am researching to walk the Frances. I will divide this stage into two and stay at Borda and then possibly Burguete. Its so helpful to see the stage and to know what to expect. I know its going to be so hard but I am confident I can do it. Thankyou.

[@JulietMartin2022]

Wow😮beautifully filmed and edited 😍

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

Hey thank you so much! Luckily the full étapes don`t need so much editing. The short versions take much longer eventhough they are so short :-)

[@dianawanderlust]

This was fun! Buen Camino! 🥰🥰🥰

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

Thank you so much! And buen Camino to you too😄

[@SoniaMaria-hh4cz]

Subida cheia de expectativa e alegria

[@user-md8lq3un5z]

ありがとうございます。素晴らしい！❣　4年前カミーノを歩いた記憶が蘇えりました。

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

Thank you very much for your kind comment. I`m glad it reminded you of your Camino, thank you😄

[@maryrankin9869]

Fantastic but my eyes could not handle the speed. Thank you. Hope to do this one day soon.

[@sandraheinzman8231]

1. Did you use a GoPro or what? No problem battery lasting entire way? 2. I’m surprised there are cars on the way! 3. I guess the way is well marked, as you made lots of turns, especially off the road onto grass paths? 4. Do you know the minute marker on the video where you are at the top and have the choice to take the left path (treacherous), or easier (recommended) right path? I don’t want to go left by mistake! 5. Best video of crossing the Pyrenees to Roncesvalles I’ve seen. I begin in 4 days…….

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

I`m so sorry I missed to answer your question. Have not been logged in for a long time. I see you must have already completed your way now. I hope it was wonderful🎉

[@byrdsonawire]

Wow! That was beautiful. I am even more certain now that it was a good idea to break up our first day. Still nervous about it, but we shall see how it goes once we get out there. Very cool! Thank you for creating!!

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

Hey, thank you so much for your kind comment. I have broken up the first etape in the past as well, sleeping in Orisson which is such a beautiful place. Makes the start (and the following days) much "less painful" ;-) Hope you will have a wonderful experience! Buen Camino☀

[@annevergnol4716]

Magnifique! J’en ai le vertige !

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

Merci beaucoup😄!!

[@user-jf5ov4ng7f]

Thanks

[@JonathanMarcusGSmith]

Exhilarating! Makes it look like you never even stopped to catch your breath, look at the view or have a break- or even go to the toilet! (maybe just edited out?) Looking forward to watching the rest all the way to Santiago! Buen camino!

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

Thank you Jonathan! 😂 Your are right, this time I really tried to focus on the video project. There are so many amazing spots to stop, so many friendly locals and lovely people from all around the world to walk and chat with. It was hard to prioritize the "production", but the time lapse videos were what I really aimed for in this year (2020). I was very lucky to have had the chance to walk the entire Camino Francés around 6 times before since 2013🙌

[@giovannipinna4024]

devo dire che la cosa è geniale , quello che mi stupisce sono le poche visualizzazioni ,,solo poco più di 4800 .. questi video meritano molto di più. non vedo l'ora di vedere tutto il cammino per intero compreso di Finisterre e Muxia. comunque li sto pubblicizzando !

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

I`ve had to use online translation I`m sorry I don`t dare to respond in beautiful Italian;-) Thank you very much for your kind comment!!

[@Petra32487]

Wow 🤩. Ich werde nächstes Jahr wieder gehen 🥾🥾

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

Wie schön🎉! Ich hoffe ebenfalls, dass ich im Sommer wieder gehen kann😄

[@miguelsilva9760]

Are there signs indicating the way to Santiago from Sean Jean pied de port to Roncesvalles? Is it easy to follow the directions? Or should we use GPS?

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

Sorry for the late answer. It`s marked/signed at many places. But maybe when there is a lot of fog it`s more difficult. Usually there are many other pilgrims and if uncertain we can always join with others to find the way😄 I have never used GPS but maybe it`s very convenient.

[@fannydantilenrando]

Waouuu super ce format. 🤩 Grâce à toi Jvais m’éviter la première portion de route inutile ! (Jveux juste traverser les Pyrénées). Merci !

[@sergiowecker1]

I feel my last camino again...magic expirienc...

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

I`m so happy to hear, thank you!!

[@genesgonewalkabout.aussiea1117]

Beautiful. May I ask what tracking software was used in the bottom left corner? Buen Camino.

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

Thank you very much! No tracking software used, just drew a simple map in Adobe Illustrator, lowered the opacity of the map, drew the way as an arrow with a dotted line (solid, 100% opacity). Then exported as png and inserted in Adobe Premiere (the lowered opacity of the map is kept). Separate yellow dot (100% opacity) inserted. The yellow dot is not animated in the single étapes, but will be in the final full video of the whole Camino. Will animate it by adjusting the position of the yellow dot using keyframes in Adobe Premiere. Hope that helps😄

[@christopherdavis7228]

Please what is the music for #1 it’s a perfect accompaniment Many thanks Chris

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

Hey thank you so much! It`s Farewell by Still Life, Effort by Still Life and October by Still Life. (I`m going to include the titles in the descriptions soon, it`s on my to do list😅).

[@sassy19762000]

Wow!! As I said.. your travel made me cry 😅🫣 BEAUTIFUL 😍

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

Hey thank you so much for watching!!

[@evexperience7756]

Fantastic. I would love to know how many frames per second/minute you used for the Timelapse. I have seen many Camino videos and this really connects the dots :)

[@bourgetsylvio5101]

why this faster video ??? That's not Compostel !!

[@bennytorre7949]

Fantastic video. I was wondering; how did you know where to turn? I tried to slow down the video speed and dont see many signs of direction to turn. Did you use some app to determine turns? Were cars flying by you, or would they slow down? Did you ever feel in danger? Sorry for all these questions. Its my dream to do this route but all these unknowns makes it hard to make the leap.

[@jeanmarccristine9654]

👍

[@MARTIN-jl7eh]

una pregunta de novato hace años lo hice desde sarria y me parecio muy asequible fisicamente, ahora lo quiero hacer desde el princio entreno 6 dias a la semaan 17 km diarios recorridos con alguna subida pero viendo este video nose que decir si empezar desde roncesvalles alguien me puede orientar esta etapa la veo durisima.

[@nunotalaia850]

Hi! Nice video, congratulations and many thanks for that nice work! This is Napoleon Route or Valcarlos? 😅

[@daithiorinn1964]

What year is the video from? I did it in September 2021 and I'm guessing you were mid summer? Phenomenal set of videos, have watched them all multiple times. Thank you so much for all your efforts. Buen Camino!!!

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

I`m so happy to hear, thank you very much!! This was in July of 2020 when Spain (and the camino) were open for a few weeks after the first lockdown.

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

And Buen Camino to you too😄

[@SK-hc4ig]

Hello, how many memory cards did u take with you to do all the videos? im planning to bring my gopro to do something similar to yours. any advice? Do you have email or messenger where I can communicate with you ask some related questions?

[@stuartgreig7111]

Great but miss the music listings. The music choices are superb.

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

Sorry I never made it for the first group of videos. It`s on my list😅 Thank you very much for watching!

[@joannenardoni17]

Is the path really well marked? No one gets lost?😊

[@beroeszr.4163]

6:52 Crossing the border 🇫🇷 France → 🇪🇸España🛃➡➡

[@dianawanderlust]

Can I have a permission to do a little something like this for my video? 😅

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

No permission needed😀 very kind of you to ask!

[@marythereserenner1329]

Will you be adding videos that aren’t time lapsed for those of us who get headaches from the fast speed? Thanks.

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

Hi Mary Therese. Unfortunately the focus will be strongly on these time lapse videos here, I`m very sorry. In my experience it helps when the videos are viewed on a small display (even as small as when holding the smartphone vertically).

[@elizabethman7313]

You can slow it down- hit the 3 dots top right 😉

[@marythereserenner1329]

Thank you Elizabeth. Now I can watch all of the video at once not in short pieces.

[@PJP812]

what month of the year is this ?

[@wojrach-zb9dw]

No zajebiho tymi samochodami jezdza jak araby z francji

[@camilapereyra321]

Wonder where ladies stop to pee on the first part. There isnt even a tree to hide!

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

But often it`s very foggy in the Pyrenees😉

[@taylergarcia115]

que crack el tio no para ni mear gota

[@ander2395]

Great video! 👍🏽 first songs name please🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

Thank you very much😄 Song name is: Farewell by ANBR.

[@ander2395]

@@CaminoTimeLapse i did El Camino. The best experience in my life. Your video was a reason to do it . Thank you very very much. Peace and love for you.

[@CaminoTimeLapse]

@@ander2395 Wow, I`m so happy to hear, thank you so much! And congratulations on your Camino😄