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I'm walking the Aragones in April, probably starting in Somport. I'm trying to get an idea of the public transport I'll need. BTW, thanks to everyone for all the info in previous posts. I've learned a lot.
Here's what I think I'll do. Please...
There's updated information on the landslide on the post I referenced above (#13):
Here's what the poster wrote:
"Hello Andycohn,
Please note that this event has nothing to do with the construction site between Borce and Urdos, the latter is...
Have good tread on your trail runners or boots. Some of the trail along the river is eroding and you don't want to slide down into the river. Have a flashlight or fully charged smartphone for the tunnel. Take some bug dope. In October both...
Here's the post on the landslide in Borce, and the road closure. It's not clear to me whether this is a new occurrence, or whether it's about the ongoing road closure that's at least a year old.
Thread 'GR653 path closed at Cette-Eygun...
Are you staying into Santa Cilia or Santa Cruz? If so, either are much closer to the monastery and a cheaper/faster trip by taxi. You could even taxi up and walk down (the road is very quiet in April and the views of the canyon worth the walk down).
thank you, we're staying in Villanúa instead of coming all the way down from Candanchú so it will be an early arrival in Jaca. We'd really like to get out to the monastery, taxi out and back as we're not walking that loop.
I will, we've found it difficult to find Pilgrims accommodations between OSM and the Pass. There are few dedicated Pilgrim Hostels, one in Borce doesn't open until May. Most of the other hostels are booked with skiers. I'll try to post some...
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