accommodation

[maggiescotland]

I will be in SJPDP in mid march and am disappointed to note that the albergue in Orisson won’t be open until 1 April. Any suggestions for a stopover before Roncesvalles?

 

[Mark Lee]

The Napoleon route may be closed that time of year anyway. You could look at places to stay along the ValCarlos route.

 

[stratophile]

There aren't a lot of other options, other than Orisson. The only one I am aware of is a pensión / private albergue in Huntto. Huntto is about 5.5 km from Saint Jean. However, as Mark Lee pointed out, the route might not be do-able at that time of year anyway. I would definitely suggest a contingency plan of going via Valcarlos.

If you want to look into the pensión in Huntto, here are its details:

Ferme Ithurburia
Email: jeanne.ourthiague@orange.fr
Website: http://www.gites-de-france-64.com/ferme-ithurburia/)
Phone: +33 559 371 117

I believe they have 22 beds and serve dinner.

 

[PANO]

I will be in SJPDP in mid march and am disappointed to note that the albergue in Orisson won’t be open until 1 April. Any suggestions for a stopover before Roncesvalles?

>> Roncesvalles

 

[maggiescotland]

There aren't a lot of other options, other than Orisson. The only one I am aware of is a pensión / private albergue in Huntto. Huntto is about 5.5 km from Saint Jean. However, as Mark Lee pointed out, the route might not be do-able at that time of year anyway. I would definitely suggest a contingency plan of going via Valcarlos.

If you want to look into the pensión in Huntto, here are its details:

Ferme Ithurburia
Email: jeanne.ourthiague@orange.fr
Website: http://www.gites-de-france-64.com/ferme-ithurburia/)
Phone: +33 559 371 117

I believe they have 22 beds and serve dinner.

thank you

 

[Arn]

The Dr is IN: So often, especially first Camino pilgrims, the start in SJPDP is accepted as the "real beginning" of the Camino Frances. That couldn't be farther from the truth. And, although SJPDP is a great place to visit...it's just that.
If starting in March especially early March, consider starting your Camino in Roncesvalles. You are at the top of the Pyrenees, in a great location and, weather or not in a great and safe place to begin. The pilgrim Mass is special, the accommodations as one would imagine and food in town quite good.
The Morale of the story: Safety first always...lemmings beware!

 

[PANO]

The Dr is IN: So often, especially first Camino pilgrims, the start in SJPDP is accepted as the "real beginning" of the Camino Frances. That couldn't be farther from the truth. And, although SJPDP is a great place to visit...it's just that.
If starting in March especially early March, consider starting your Camino in Roncesvalles. You are at the top of the Pyrenees, in a great location and, weather or not in a great and safe place to begin. The pilgrim Mass is special, the accommodations as one would imagine and food in town quite good.
The Morale of the story: Safety first always...lemmings beware!

Could not have said it better, this SJPdP-cult is so ....boring.

 

[annakappa]

Could not have said it better, this SJPdP-cult is so ....boring.[/QUOTE
Start in Roncesvalles!