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    Aragon government plan to build albergue at Somport

    That place, is officially closed for much of the year, and when it's not, seems to open when it suits them.
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    DETOUR: bridge out near Canfranc

    I posted about this just a week or so ago. No big deal getting across, just stow your poles away so you have two free hands for getting over the bar and down the steps, or pass your stuff to another pilgrim if you're with one. It's a lovely section of path, worth taking, though the road is quite...
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    Albergue Elias Valina in Canfranc open April16

    I will be there from the 15th, so might see you again. You still owe me that beer you promised last time you came through!!
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    Aragon government plan to build albergue at Somport

    Wouldn't an albergue up at Somport need to feed pilgrims, after their (minimum) 13km/1000m ascent from Urdos.. or at least have a tienda with items for sale so pilgrims could cook for themselves? It seems to me that carrying provisions up there would be a tall order for many.
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    Camino Aragonês notes and observations April '24

    Thank you! I don't know about adventurous, I'm familiar with the path already, at least the Spanish side of it. I'm glad you enjoyed it too!
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    Camino Aragonês notes and observations April '24

    Thanks, I'm sure I did!
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    Camino Aragonês notes and observations April '24

    I wrote this long-winded post to address some of the recent concerns, comments and questions regarding this route, and I hope some might find it useful. I flew from Dublin to Lourdes on the 18th of April, took the train to Pau and started walking from there. A few days on the Camino Arles...
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    Stages from Oloron-Sainte-Marie

    I'll be passing that way in ten days or so, and I can post what the current conditions are like then. If the river can't be crossed below the dam, it's really not a big deal having to walk the couple of km along the N330 down into Canfranc.. it has a good shoulder, good visibility and a barrier...
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    Stages from Oloron-Sainte-Marie

    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 Cruz and stay either there after the monasteries or...
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    Stages from Oloron-Sainte-Marie

    Indeed.. but there were also several statements, in this and in another recent thread regarding this route that, in my opinion were exaggerated. I was simply adding my own thoughts and sharing my own experience in the hope that it might be helpful. I thought your own advice was spot on: if...
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    Stages from Oloron-Sainte-Marie

    Except nobody mentioned anybody springing nimbly up and down the mountain or that it was only a moderate challenge, quite the opposite. As I said, opinions are subjective.
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    Stages from Oloron-Sainte-Marie

    Respectfully, for what it's worth and all opinions being subjective, I do feel some of the descriptions, especially the downhill stretch after the monasteries, are a bit exaggerated: I've taken this route twice (in late April 2019 and early November 2021). The first time, with a friend, we did...
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    A couple of Aragonés questions

    I'll be passing it (the bridge under the dam) in a week or so, I'll let you know what the current situation is.. but things might be different when you get to walk it in 6 months time. I don't know if they have specific facilities, though others might know.. Normally, pilgrims visit the upper...
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    Stages from Oloron-Sainte-Marie

    I think your stages look OK, as long as you feel you have the stamina to do Jaca- San Juan- Santa Cilia. As others have mentioned, it's not the easiest stage. For a first time, though, I would recommend Arres, it's justifiably well regarded. For myself, I'll consider continuing on to Artieda as...
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    Long distances between services on the Aragones

    It was me who greeted you with your credential last time, in October 22, don't you remember?!! I'll be back as hospi in Canfranc again in mid Oct, all going well, but you'll probably have passed through by then. It's tough enough, but the views are fantastic.. first time, was in springtime...
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    Long distances between services on the Aragones

    Both times I stayed there, that was the case. You just reserve dinner when you check in, so they know how much stuff to throw in the pot. I'm assuming, I think.. that's what J Willhaus meant? I walked from Jaca up to the monasteries and down to Santa Cilia twice by the path and didn't find the...
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    Long distances between services on the Aragones

    I see that it's not your first camino.. While there are some stretches without intermediate services, they're only a few hours walking, hardly a wilderness hike, you'll survive! Personally, I have found the stretch between Arres and Ruesta a bit lonely but you can always detour up the hill to...
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    Promotion of the Camino Aragones by local government

    In Canfranc in 2021 and 2022, we found that Spanish pilgrims made up about half, French about a quarter and the other nationalities combined made up the other quarter.
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    Promotion of the Camino Aragones by local government

    I'm suprised you think that, but are you comparing to the Camino Frances, perhaps? Aragonês has more than adequate infrastructure, especially in May when everything is open..
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    Promotion of the Camino Aragones by local government

    It is.. but the Aragon Valley gets far more day hikers, climbers, ski tourists etc than pilgrims, and many of them care little about the environment. Thankfully, pilgrims by nature are (mostly!) self sufficient and less demanding.

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