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Hi, a question for the winter walkers, can you get meals (dinner/breakfast or snacks) at Roncesvalles in December/January?
Thanks
Can I ask what the difference is between the "big new" vs "winter" albergue?I was there in mid December once, the nearby restaurants were open.
But note that the big new albergue will be closed, so no vending machines. The winter albergue will be open though, lets say it is a bit more basic, but is warm and toasty.
The first cafe you come to in Burgette was open, good for breakfast.
Davey
Different part of the facility. The new Albergue is closest to the point you arrive at from SJPDP while the one room usually allocated for the winter is in a old section on the right as you pass under the breeze way as you exit the facility towards Burgette. The new has beautiful sections of four beds, lockers for packs, new bathrooms, etc while the old is a single old room with about 6-7 bunk beds and old bathrooms/showers therein. Big difference between the two however I have good memories from both!Can I ask what the difference is between the "big new" vs "winter" albergue?
Thank you my friend!! I really appreciate your response!Different part of the facility. The new Albergue is closest to the point you arrive at from SJPDP while the one room usually allocated for the winter is in a old section on the right as you pass under the breeze way as you exit the facility towards Burgette. The new has beautiful sections of four beds, lockers for packs, new bathrooms, etc while the old is a single old room with about 6-7 bunk beds and old bathrooms/showers therein. Big difference between the two however I have good memories from both!
It can be easily found using Google Maps and placing the little guy on the map to give a street view.
Actually, there is a supermercado before you arrive in the village of Burguete. When leaving Roncesvalles and pass the famous road sign advising the traveller of the 790 km journey ahead to SdC, you enter a path that parallels the highway to Pamplona. Leaving the forest after about 2 km, Peregrinos turn left for a short walk to the highway and, as it is crossed, there is the Supermercado, to the left of the short path leading to the main section of the Village. It can be easily found using Google Maps and placing the little guy on the map to give a street view. Burguete also has a good number of options for restaurants but it seems that the little Supermercado just outside of town is the only one in the area.
No, your apps and other content don't change. The only thing that changes is how you are connected to a cellular signal. Of course your phone number will change though.Do I need to download all the maps (and Apps) that I need AFTER I have put the new sim card in, or can I download using my existing card? I want to be using my current sim until I board the plane!