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One more thing. Gronze is only in Spanish, but if you use the Chrome browser it will automatically translate to English.
I also recommend using the Wise Pilgrim app.
https://wisepilgrim.com/
In Rabanal the public so albergue is closed, Refugio Gaucelmo has 36 beds and does not accept reservations.
You will find it and other places here:
https://www.gronze.com/castilla-y-leon/leon/rabanal-camino#albergues
That's true of most public and parochial albergues, but most private albergues can be reserved.
Also booking.com does not have access to all beds or rooms. The properties only release part of their inventory to the booking sites.
Use Gronze to find contact information and contact the...
There are no Camino apps that I know that will do what you are staying. Best to use the tracks native to Apple and Android phones, like Find my Phone and Google Maps if her family wants to know where she is in real time.
As I mentioned in the other thread, I use Find Penguins. I like how it creates a map of my Camino as I go.
When you click on one of the places it takes you to the day's blog post.
https://findpenguins.com/
This is s busy time of year, and I have no doubt that the shuttle will get filled up. As you know, everyone must have their own reservation in advance at least an hour before the shuttle arrives - they can't accept last minute people at the airport...
There is no "official" start. There are places where guide books, apps and websites start, but they are not "official." Gronze's first Norte stage is from Bayonne.
https://www.gronze.com/camino-norte
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