GoldSparkle
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Beginning my first Camino Frances on April 4, 2016.
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Hey Alison, I will be starting on April 1st, also having received the same msg from orison. Depending on the weather I may do the valcarlos route, since I don't want the pressure of making it to Roncesvalles on my 1st day out . You walking alone, too ? Buen Camino, and it's fun to say "see you out there"Hi everyone, I'm schedule to start walking on my birthday, April 4. I emailed the Orisson refuge on January 2nd asking to reserve on April 4 and I got a response on Jan 12 that said:
"At this period of the year we don't know if the weather is good so just call us the day before to know if the refuge is open."
Which is mildly concerning. But I suppose if they're not open or available on April 4 it's straight to Roncesvalles for me!
Is anyone else walking early April who tried to get a reservation at Orisson? I've seen people get reservations for mid and late April. I've got a small foot problem and really hope to be able to split the first day in half.
Alison
Hi everyone, I'm schedule to start walking on my birthday, April 4. I emailed the Orisson refuge on January 2nd asking to reserve on April 4 and I got a response on Jan 12 that said:
"At this period of the year we don't know if the weather is good so just call us the day before to know if the refuge is open."
Which is mildly concerning. But I suppose if they're not open or available on April 4 it's straight to Roncesvalles for me!
Is anyone else walking early April who tried to get a reservation at Orisson? I've seen people get reservations for mid and late April. I've got a small foot problem and really hope to be able to split the first day in half.
Alison
Hello Alison (the name of my friend who turned me onto the Camino 15 yrs ago).Hi everyone, I'm schedule to start walking on my birthday, April 4. I emailed the Orisson refuge on January 2nd asking to reserve on April 4 and I got a response on Jan 12 that said:
"At this period of the year we don't know if the weather is good so just call us the day before to know if the refuge is open."
Which is mildly concerning. But I suppose if they're not open or available on April 4 it's straight to Roncesvalles for me!
Is anyone else walking early April who tried to get a reservation at Orisson? I've seen people get reservations for mid and late April. I've got a small foot problem and really hope to be able to split the first day in half.
Alison
They took my booking 2 weeks ago for my stay on 10th April....
Cam2016 how did you make your booking with them?
Hi Marylynn, yes you will.If Orrison is closed because of bad weather, but you have already paid for your reservation in advance (as required), would you get a refund??
The Valcarlos route is a great route to according to my wife anyway she walked this route in 2013.I'm planning on starting on the 2nd April & also received the same reply. Finger crossed for fine weather, I'd really like to take this route.
Hi Alison, I also got the same email from Refuge Orisson just last week. And I also got an email just days ago from my upcoming stay at St Jean hostel owner saying that it is still winter and there is snow and the pilgrims are walking the Valcarlos route. I will be in SJPP early April. So I will go which ever way is recommended. I also wish to stop half wayHi everyone, I'm schedule to start walking on my birthday, April 4. I emailed the Orisson refuge on January 2nd asking to reserve on April 4 and I got a response on Jan 12 that said:
"At this period of the year we don't know if the weather is good so just call us the day before to know if the refuge is open."
Which is mildly concerning. But I suppose if they're not open or available on April 4 it's straight to Roncesvalles for me!
Is anyone else walking early April who tried to get a reservation at Orisson? I've seen people get reservations for mid and late April. I've got a small foot problem and really hope to be able to split the first day in half.
Alison
Interesting because they told me to wait until the night before to ring them as the weather issue... they sent me this email on March 22. I am not stressed.They took my booking 2 weeks ago for my stay on 10th April....
First reply I got indicated that my mail went to their junk folder...I emailed them directly with this address: refuge.orisson@wanadoo.fr waited for a few days and then followed up the email again.
Maybe their reply sitting in your junk email folder? Just a thought.
First reply I got indicated that my mail went to their junk folder...I emailed them directly with this address: refuge.orisson@wanadoo.fr waited for a few days and then followed up the email again.
Maybe their reply sitting in your junk email folder? Just a thought.
Hi Alison, I also got the same email from Refuge Orisson just last week. And I also got an email just days ago from my upcoming stay at St Jean hostel owner saying that it is still winter and there is snow and the pilgrims are walking the Valcarlos route. I will be in SJPP early April. So I will go which ever way is recommended. I also wish to stop half wayeither route allows this. Happy Birthday, what a grand gift to yourself!
Took mine for the 14thHi everyone, I'm schedule to start walking on my birthday, April 4. I emailed the Orisson refuge on January 2nd asking to reserve on April 4 and I got a response on Jan 12 that said:
"At this period of the year we don't know if the weather is good so just call us the day before to know if the refuge is open."
Which is mildly concerning. But I suppose if they're not open or available on April 4 it's straight to Roncesvalles for me!
Is anyone else walking early April who tried to get a reservation at Orisson? I've seen people get reservations for mid and late April. I've got a small foot problem and really hope to be able to split the first day in half.
Alison
My husband and I walked the Camino Frances in 2015 and started April 1, that worked out really well for us because we do not like the heat. In the 35 days we had sun, heavy rain, snow, fog, wind and hail. We never booked any albergues and never had a problem and we were slow so always one of the later pilgrims. Something that we often said was handy that if you start on day 1 on the first you always know which day you are one. We walked the beautiful Volcarlos route because the Napolean was still closed on the first. Enjoy your preparations. MayaWe are planning on beginning our Camino Frances in SJPDP April 1, 2017 - perhaps this is too early, weather-wise? Would it be better to begin mid April? (we will be retired, so our timing is flexible) Also, I have read that there is lots of room at the alburgues until approx. mid-May, so why the need to book beds for April? (just checking in case we really do need to book.) Gracias!
To emphasize what @mspath so accurately points out:The end of March does NOT necessarily mean the end of winter weather! Route N135 from Valcarlos up to Roncesvalles MIGHT be left totally unplowed in bad storms. Do indeed check the weather forecasts at the Pilgrim Office in SJPdP before setting off on either the Napoleon route or the Valcarlos alternate and be prepared to alter your plans.
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