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Glad to read your knee has improved. It’s a pretty easy walk tomorrow, once you’re down the hill from Arres. Although it will add a little to your path, a stop In Artieda can make for a nice break esp if cafe open at the albergue. We enjoyed a...
Jaca - Arrés
The way out of Jaca is pleasant and mostly flat, some road walking but mostly on a path near the road. As you approach Sta. Cilia, there are wet parts but nothing like we’d seen days before.
The first break opportunity is Sta...
@Juspassinthru we took a cab up and then walked down to Santa Cruz de los Seros for the night. You might consider that tomorrow or you can walk all the way down to Santa Celia so you would still be on track. I would avoid the Camino route and...
Villanúa - Jaca
Short day today which was good, my Camino limp has made its first appearance.
I’m glad we didn’t go all the way in to Jaca yesterday, the uninspiring walk today would have taken away from the great walk into Villanúa.
While you...
I love walking in France and have walked the Le Puy, the Piemont and the Arles. But for those considering walking in France - for me, OSM to Urdos is not even the best or representative of the Arles Way or of French caminos generally. As you say...
Observations, OSM-Somport
Based on conditions in early April 24
1. Route is well marked, mostly red/white GR.
2. Far fewer services than you may be used to compared to the CF.
3. We found very few pilgrims accommodations open.
4. Prices were a...
Canfranc Pueblo is a tiny, quiet little village. The albergue opens at 2pm every day from April through the end of October, while the two cafes have varying open hours depending upon the day and season. Sad to hear that the bridge is still out...
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