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  1. cmg

    Oloron to Somport

    H Karl, I didn't stop in Oloron but followed the Arles to Somport. Perhaps this thread could help. Cheers https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/starting-from-lourdes-1st-april-2019.61118/
  2. cmg

    Starting from Lourdes 1st April 2019

    We hit the bar in Monreal, which is owned and operated by a local cooperative on a Friday night just right before the holidays and the place was full to the top. The one in Yesa was closed but just about to reopen for the year. I met a couple of Dutch reverse walking from Santiago back home in...
  3. cmg

    Starting from Lourdes 1st April 2019

    Day 13: Monreal to Puente la Reina (34.4 Km) Started early to avoid the heat, although started quite cold. Later in the day, I enjoyed for the first time walking in shorts! Made through the Church of Saint Mary of Eunate around 4 pm, another must place to visit and arrived to Puente la Reina...
  4. cmg

    Starting from Lourdes 1st April 2019

    Day 12: Sanguesa to Monreal (32.3 Km) My Spanish companions left so I was on my own for this long day. I took the detour through the Foz de Lumbier, an amazing place worth the extra 5 Km. Crossed the tunnels with the torch app in my phone. Later in the day, I enjoyed for the first time walking...
  5. cmg

    Starting from Lourdes 1st April 2019

    Day 11: Ruesta to Sanguesa (30.2 Km) Another very long day with a very well worth detour to Javier Castle, place of birth of Saint Francis Xavier. Planning to stay in Yesa but found out the albergue was closed so turned back to Sanguesa. Today I walk with 2 of the Spaniards and that made the...
  6. cmg

    Starting from Lourdes 1st April 2019

    sorry for the lack of info guys, I have been busy walking and with little time or internet connection to proceed. Day 10: Arrés to Ruesta (28.4 Km) Long day with views to the Yesa Reservoir. Ruesta is an abandoned place with only one albergue, run by the very nice Franco. Only have seen 4...
  7. cmg

    Starting from Lourdes 1st April 2019

    forgot to mention, the views to the Pyrenees are beautiful and don't forget to look back during your climb to Arrés to see the Peña Oroel in the background.
  8. cmg

    Starting from Lourdes 1st April 2019

    Day 9: Jaca to Arrés (26 Km). Good day for walking, sunny and cold. Started early with 3º Celsius and made good progress along the Canal de Berdún until I heard heavy gunfire few km outside of Jaca. A little worrisome as I was walking in its direction until I came across a local that informed it...
  9. cmg

    Starting from Lourdes 1st April 2019

    So, I forgot to say more about Jaca. Day 8 and rest. Besides all the sighting and rest, I had the opportunity to meet Francisco Calderon, the Don Quijote of Jaca. My perception is that he is a misunderstood person trying to bring the Camino Aragones to public attention. He hangs out by the...
  10. cmg

    Starting from Lourdes 1st April 2019

    I stayed 1st night next to the Cathedral at a hostal, Casa del Arco but found it to noise that I couldn't sleep. Then I moved to the Albergue Jaca, owned by the church. A little distant from the center but not that bad and veryyy quiet! I visit the museum and also the Monastery of San Juan de...
  11. cmg

    Starting from Lourdes 1st April 2019

    Day 7: Canfranc Station to Jaca (25 Km) Today was a good day, cold and with 10 to 40 cm of snow on the ground but sunny! I had an early start to avoid the melting snow later in the day. I am glad I brought my walking poles! My toes are bruised for going always downhill...I may loose some toe...
  12. cmg

    Starting from Lourdes 1st April 2019

    Day 6: Urdos to Canfranc Station (23 Km) Last night started snowing and today continues. The snow and the fog make the crossing on foot impossible task. So I am not very proud, but another day by bus According to locals there has not snowed since early February, so there goes my luck! Tomorrow...
  13. cmg

    Starting from Lourdes 1st April 2019

    Day 5: 23 Kms from Sarrance to Urdos. Late start around 9:30 am after taking advantage of the good wifi connection at the hotel. Walk down the road as some people have recommended. The views are better than if you are in the trail under the tree canopy. Right after Pont (Bridge) Sarrance the...
  14. cmg

    Starting from Lourdes 1st April 2019

    Day 4: 15 Kms From Eysus to Sarrance. Easy day today after the "death march" of yesterday and beautiful scenery as I started to climb the valley of the Gave de Aspe in the direction of the Col du Somport. I was supposed to stay in the Monastery of Sarrance, from the XVII century. I arrived at...
  15. cmg

    Starting from Lourdes 1st April 2019

    Day 3: 33 Kms from Sévignacq-Meyracq to Eysus avoiding Oloron-Sainte-Marie. Very long and tyring day with lots of ups and downs, especially in 6° C and rainy and windy weather. I am getting close to the snow line now, either because of the weather or the steady climb. A steep climb the first 3...
  16. cmg

    Starting from Lourdes 1st April 2019

    20 Kms today fro Asson to Sévignacq-Meyracq. Lots of ups and downs with rain on and off at times. Even a little bit of sun at the end 👍 Staying at an AIRBNB, Francis and Marie, very nice people and just on the route. Francis took me to the supermarket and tour me through Arudy and then with at...
  17. cmg

    Starting from Lourdes 1st April 2019

    yes, I am planning to do so. Let me know your whereabouts so we can have a vaso de vino when we cross each other!
  18. cmg

    Starting from Lourdes 1st April 2019

    1st of April and I was the only fool on the road! First-half through beatiful forest. Second through roads with little traffic. 27 Km in total. Attention> GR78 has been closed for small section when you get to Lestelle/Betharram. Follow the main road through town and take a left at Chemin...
  19. cmg

    Starting from Lourdes 1st April 2019

    Hello everyone, I'm on a train bound for Lourdes and hopefully start tomorrow from there. Looks like is going to be rain and snow all the way to Jaca 😳 Anyone from the forum going that way? Cheers
  20. cmg

    Lourdes via Piedmont-Aragones-French-Invierno to Santiago

    Thanks Jennysa, I am looking forward to it. Cheers

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