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Hi Cat - I'm one of those who loves the Aragones Way. For various reasons, it took until my third time on the path to visit the Monasteries. Wonderful - but they are not going anywhere. They'll be there when you return. Enjoy tomorrow's walk...
That all sounds lovely. I resisted the urge to taxi up and spend the night at the fancy resort. Trying to have a budget camino this time around. Also, after having a look at the very, very curvy road, I decided I might not be able to take enough...
Thanks to all for the recommendations and advice. I’m sad to report that I didn’t make it to the monasteries. I walked on from Jaca to Arres. In retrospect, I’m glad I didn’t attempt the walk up and back. By the time I got to Arres I was beat. 28...
I walked on the road from Canfranc station to Canfranc pueblo. I was advised that the bridge was out. It wasn’t bad, really. Most of the time I walked on the other side of the guard rail. It’s a short walk.
I think you should take less notice of exaggerated reports. Pilgrims have walked the path and survived.
But anyway...
If you'd rather not use a taxi and don't want to take the path, then the option you're left with is the road up through Santa...
When are you walking the Aragonés? I will be in Jaca tomorrow. Right now the plan is to walk to Santa cilia Saturday and spend the night. Then walk to the monastery and back on the road. And maybe spend another night at in Santa cilia.
I’ll let...
There are several options.
You can walk fromJaca and then up from Santa Cruz as you suggest, but make sure you check the hours that the Monasteries are open so you don't miss the times. We spent about 2 hours (1 hr at the old and one at the...
Enjoy your trip, I believe the Aragónes is about tolerance and flexibility…maybe life too. The pilgrims we met up there are still with us. Extra water and food! Say hello to Jaquelina in Arrés.
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