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[QUOTE="davejsy, post: 1203712, member: 111210"] I think it depends on what you're looking for. Orisson has an amazing atmosphere and buzz from all of the pilgrims setting off on their big adventures. I found it a very commercially run operation which is of course their right. I arrived late lunchtime and it was packed with tourists and I guess locals eating out in the sun, and it took a long time to be able to check in get to room etc - but I wasn't in any rush. The food that was been served at lunchtime was 5 star compared to what was served for the pilgrims meal in the evening which was very average, but perfectly edible. Breakfast was very basic, and memorable only for the fact your cereal bowl was expected to double up as your coffee bowl/mug! You have the option of pre-ordering a sandwich for the next day to take with you - I would avoid this and save your money - it was basically made with what seemed like long-life baguettes, which I guess is fine if you need to give your chewing muscles a vigorous workout. Disappointing they couldn't use fresh bread given we were after all still in the land of the baguette and what they were charging. Accommodation wise I was in a dorm with 5 others, and it was one of the rooms above the bar overlooking the valley, which from what I can gather were the best ones. Others were less lucky, including those in the newer part under the terrace which apparently has very flimsy/cheap bunk beds, or the rooms at the back of the building which were quite dark and stuffy - based on other's opinions. So I think for atmosphere and location it's a 10/10, for everything else its decidedly average at best. If I was going again on my own, then it would definitely be Borda to try next, which does sound much nicer in many ways. If I was going with someone who I wanted to have the amazing first night experience like I did, then I would still happily return to Orisson. But I would skip the sandwich this time 🤣 Irrespective of any of the above, if you're lucky with the weather the walk over the Pyrenees under a rising sun the next day will likely stay with you forever. [/QUOTE]
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