Booking Orisson

[Anitra]

Looking for advice.
I've tried booking into Orisson for a date in mid-May but am having no luck getting a response to either their web page booking service, or an email.
I do understand that they are currently closed, but wondering whether anyone is doing their booking admin.
I'm only anxious because I've already missed out on Albergue Borda, who are booked out for my date.
Does anyone here have contact with the Orisson staff?
Many thanks for any assistance.

 

[C clearly]

Here is another thread that might help give you some perspective, although it won't really answer your question!

 

[Anitra]

Here is another thread that might help give you some perspective, although it won't really answer your question!

Thanks for that.
So if I understand that thread, they aren't considering any booking requests until 10 April?

 

[CWBuff]

Part of the issue is that they are on Route Napoleon and that stays closed sometimes even into first week of May so they will not take any reservations prior to those dates

 

[C clearly]

So if I understand that thread, they aren't considering any booking requests until 10 April?

Perhaps you can post the question on that thread, quoting the post that said this. (I glanced through the thread and didn't see it, but I'm sure it is there. )

Are you trying to reserve for a date before April 10? As @cwbuff mentions, the route is closed until at least April 1, so they might not find it worthwhile to until further into the month, to be more confident.

 

[Anitra]

Perhaps you can post the question on that thread, quoting the post that said this. (I glanced through the thread and didn't see it, but I'm sure it is there. )

Are you trying to reserve for a date before April 10? As @cwbuff mentions, the route is closed until at least April 1, so they might not find it worthwhile to until further into the month, to be more confident.

Trying to book for 19 May. But having read the other thread more comprehensively, I'm thinking that patience is my answer!
Thanks.

 

[JTMurph7]

Looking for advice.
I've tried booking into Orisson for a date in mid-May but am having no luck getting a response to either their web page booking service, or an email.
I do understand that they are currently closed, but wondering whether anyone is doing their booking admin.
I'm only anxious because I've already missed out on Albergue Borda, who are booked out for my date.
Does anyone here have contact with the Orisson staff?
Many thanks for any assistance.

I just booked my date last week for Orrison in April. It took 4-5 days to receive the reply email from them. I hope this information helps.
Buen Camino, Tammy

 

[Tony Maguire]

We booked for September about a 7 weeks ago. Took about 2 weeks for reply

 

[MelissaBCanada]

Looking for advice.
I've tried booking into Orisson for a date in mid-May but am having no luck getting a response to either their web page booking service, or an email.
I do understand that they are currently closed, but wondering whether anyone is doing their booking admin.
I'm only anxious because I've already missed out on Albergue Borda, who are booked out for my date.
Does anyone here have contact with the Orisson staff?
Many thanks for any assistance.

My understanding is that you can't book Orisson in advance as it is a pilgrim only albergue. Sounds like it is first come first served. If they do take reservations it might be limited to 48 hours in advance.

 

[Jodean]

Melissa, that is incorrect information that someone gave you. Orisson takes reservations. Some of us have booked there months in advance.

 

[Anniesantiago]

Orisson takes reservations but it may be too early in the season to make them, in my opinion.
I'd go ahead and keep trying, but they are known for responding slowly
You might also try booking Borda, which for me, is a nicer option.

 

[Tony Maguire]

Melissa, that is incorrect information that someone gave you. Orisson takes reservations. Some of us have booked there months in advance.

We've booked 9 months in advance as it's very popular in summer / autumn

 

[auburnfive]

Borda is way easier to book, they respond very quickly.

 

[MelissaBCanada]

We've booked 9 months in advance as it's very popular in summer / autumn

Oh wow. I guess that's old information. Thanks. I suppose I'd better book then asap.

 

[vernakeoho]

Recently booked our August reservations at Orisson. Response and confirmation took only 30 minutes!

 

[trecile]

My understanding is that you can't book Orisson in advance as it is a pilgrim only albergue. Sounds like it is first come first served. If they do take reservations it might be limited to 48 hours in advance.

Oh wow. I guess that's old information. Thanks. I suppose I'd better book then asap.

Not old information - it was never true!
Maybe you got it confused with another place.

 

[1elantra]

Looking for advice.
I've tried booking into Orisson for a date in mid-May but am having no luck getting a response to either their web page booking service, or an email.
I do understand that they are currently closed, but wondering whether anyone is doing their booking admin.
I'm only anxious because I've already missed out on Albergue Borda, who are booked out for my date.
Does anyone here have contact with the Orisson staff?
Many thanks for any assistance.

Try this email as they responded to me a week or so ago. May be the one you already have.
reservations@refuge-orisson.com

 

[tlandry]

Looking for advice.
I've tried booking into Orisson for a date in mid-May but am having no luck getting a response to either their web page booking service, or an email.
I do understand that they are currently closed, but wondering whether anyone is doing their booking admin.
I'm only anxious because I've already missed out on Albergue Borda, who are booked out for my date.
Does anyone here have contact with the Orisson staff?
Many thanks for any assistance.

Check your Junk folder, I found my response from them there… usually you will receive something within a week or two

 

[Carson Chen]

Trying to book for 19 May. But having read the other thread more comprehensively, I'm thinking that patience is my answer!
Thanks.

Looking for advice.
I've tried booking into Orisson for a date in mid-May but am having no luck getting a response to either their web page booking service, or an email.
I do understand that they are currently closed, but wondering whether anyone is doing their booking admin.
I'm only anxious because I've already missed out on Albergue Borda, who are booked out for my date.
Does anyone here have contact with the Orisson staff?
Many thanks for any assistance.

I have made a reservation through Orisson website for stay on 19 May. I sent reservation request on 13 Dec and got the response to complete deposit payment on 21 Dec. Just for your reference.

Carson

 

[Anitra]

Thanks very much.

Try this email as they responded to me a week or so ago. May be the one you already have.
reservations@refuge-orisson.com

Yes, that is a different email address than the one I've used.

 

[pepi]

Plenty of threads in this forum deal with the fact that Orisson has its own pace and understanding of dealing with reservations, keep on trying and be patient. (The Albergue is Reservation only, btw)

OTOH, Express Bourricot runs a shuttle to Orisson – and beyond; what would stop you from using it for those really steep and tough 8 km, just a tiny fraction of the total distance to SdC. (The start in SJPdP remains evidenced in your credencial.)
If you consider this as "cheating" (lol ):
Walk up and then return to SJPdP with the shuttle that takes you back to Orisson the next day, to continue. (lol again)

Why lol? Because
1. The Compostela-issuing pilgrim office in SdC would not care either way, the only condition is that you entirely walk the distance from Sarria to SdC
2. the essence of the Camino is the spiritual journey and not a duty to tick off kilometers.)
Unnecessary drama IMHO!

 

[dick bird]

My understanding is that you can't book Orisson in advance as it is a pilgrim only albergue. Sounds like it is first come first served. If they do take reservations it might be limited to 48 hours in advance.

Orisson is a private establishment. Bookings only.

 

[1elantra]

Looking for advice.
I've tried booking into Orisson for a date in mid-May but am having no luck getting a response to either their web page booking service, or an email.
I do understand that they are currently closed, but wondering whether anyone is doing their booking admin.
I'm only anxious because I've already missed out on Albergue Borda, who are booked out for my date.
Does anyone here have contact with the Orisson staff?
Many thanks for any assistance.

Orisson is a private establishment. Bookings only.

@Anitra, no you can book months ahead. They took my booking for April

 

[KathyRugg]

Looking for advice.
I've tried booking into Orisson for a date in mid-May but am having no luck getting a response to either their web page booking service, or an email.
I do understand that they are currently closed, but wondering whether anyone is doing their booking admin.
I'm only anxious because I've already missed out on Albergue Borda, who are booked out for my date.
Does anyone here have contact with the Orisson staff?
Many thanks for any assistance.

I contacted them about a day right after they open in mid-April and they got back to me after several days with a confirmation.

 

[HeatherL]

Looking for advice.
I've tried booking into Orisson for a date in mid-May but am having no luck getting a response to either their web page booking service, or an email.
I do understand that they are currently closed, but wondering whether anyone is doing their booking admin.
I'm only anxious because I've already missed out on Albergue Borda, who are booked out for my date.
Does anyone here have contact with the Orisson staff?
Many thanks for any assistance.

I requested booking on Orisson website on 12th December for 1 night stay 16th April 2023. I received email and payment request 20th december. Invoice was issued at time. Buen camino.

 

[Brian&Deb J.]

Looking for advice.
I've tried booking into Orisson for a date in mid-May but am having no luck getting a response to either their web page booking service, or an email.
I do understand that they are currently closed, but wondering whether anyone is doing their booking admin.
I'm only anxious because I've already missed out on Albergue Borda, who are booked out for my date.
Does anyone here have contact with the Orisson staff?
Many thanks for any assistance.

We are walking mid April, I sent in our Orrisson request... 3 weeks ago, after the panic of realizing Borda already full. I just received our Orrisson confirmation yesterday.

 

[ilbestro12]

Wait, people are booking months ahead? Why ?

 

[Brian&Deb J.]

My understanding is that you can't book Orisson in advance as it is a pilgrim only albergue. Sounds like it is first come first served. If they do take reservations it might be limited to 48 hours in advance.

No. It is not a traditional albergue. Private accommodation with shared rooms and communal meal. Reservations are absolutely necessary due to limited .....very limited accommodation options for those wanting to break up the Napoleon route into 2 days. Plan B for a great many who can't get a be is to taxi back to SJPP, then taxi again to Orrison in the morning to carry on.

 

[pepi]

...private accommodation with shared rooms and communal meal....

...and the worst possible coffee in ridiculously large soup cups, in the morning, thank god Spain is just a day's walk away

 

[trecile]

Wait, people are booking months ahead? Why ?

If you want to split up the first stage on the Pyrenees and stay between SJPDP and Roncesvalles there are only two places to stay (up from only one place a few years ago). Therefore, both Orisson and Borda get booked up months ahead.

 

[henrythedog]

Wait, people are booking months ahead? Why ?

Largely for certainty. The options on the Napoleon are Orisson, Borda, Express Bourricot or keep walking.

 

[Chiptheshrink]

Looking for advice.
I've tried booking into Orisson for a date in mid-May but am having no luck getting a response to either their web page booking service, or an email.
I do understand that they are currently closed, but wondering whether anyone is doing their booking admin.
I'm only anxious because I've already missed out on Albergue Borda, who are booked out for my date.
Does anyone here have contact with the Orisson staff?
Many thanks for any assistance.

Not uncommon in winter, they will get back to you eventually.

 

[Kathar1na]

I just saw that Orisson have revamped their website. Also, they have now a Chalet 1 and a Chalet 2 on offer: each of them for 2 persons only.

Also, there is now a calendar where you can see which dates are fully booked and you can now either pay with PayPal or by credit card!

Also, you get a reservation code and can log in and review your booking.

Our threads about booking Orisson will never be the same again …

Anyone booked recently …?

PS: Here’s what their booking calendar for April 2023 looks like at the time of writing:

 

[Cityjune]

We booked Orisson on line last week for 17 April and originally were told there was no more room and then they told us there was. I think the website has some teething problems. It’s not straight forward.