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Hi , when the Napoleon route is closed you can get a refund when you booked in the Albergue Orisson.Hi everyone,
I'm considering staying a night in Orrison in April,
A couple of questions around this please,
What typically happens if the weather changes overnight making crossing from Orrison unsafe the next morning?
And secondly what happens if the pilgrims office advises you NOT to go the Napoleon route on the day you want to leave SJPdP due to bad weather forecasts?, I'm guessing this probably means find an Albergue in SIPdP and lose your booking in Orrison!!
Thanks in advance
The Pilgrim Office in SJPDP calls Jean Jacque each morning to gauge the weather at Orisson and toward Roncesvalles. No one should discount a determination that starting out is NOT recommended.First day out from SJPP, overwhelming excitement, great expectations, new sights, many new people, lots to talk about already when taken all together make it very difficult to hit you usual rhythm and pace walking so Orrison can be a life saver. Book w-e-l-l in advance its a popular spot. Do however spend a dime and call Jean-Jacques on the telephone some time before you leave to re-confirm, mistakes and forgetfulness can happen anywhere.
Just FYI, when it's Orisson, two S's, not two R's. Lots of people make this mistake when they email them, and wonder why they don't hear back.
Actually, it's safest to copy and paste this email address: refuge.orisson@wanadoo.fr
Hi everyone,
I'm considering staying a night in Orisson in April,
A couple of questions around this please,
What typically happens if the weather changes overnight making crossing from Orisson unsafe the next morning?
And secondly what happens if the pilgrims office advises you NOT to go the Napoleon route on the day you want to leave SJPdP due to bad weather forecasts?, I'm guessing this probably means find an Albergue in SIPdP and lose your booking in Orisson!!
Thanks in advance
I know exactly what you are going through. I departed St Jean on May 1st last year; the weather on the Napoleon route on the Saturday an Sunday was almost like being in mid-winter - rain and snow; 60-80 km winds and a temperature of 6 or 7 at best. I had booked Orisson for the evening of May 1st, but after consulting with the Pilgrims Office in St Jean I decided to walk via Valcarlos (with an overnight stop here). As it turned out the Monday afternoon at Orisson was good but the next morning with the climb to over 1340/1450 metres it was risky at best. Even down in the valley it was still raining - but no snow. So what I am saying is - you pay your money for the Orisson reservation but be prepared to make alternate plans (you can expect to loose your E30 reservation fee). Buen Camino
Previous replies to a similar question indicate that there will be a refund and even help if you do stay there but weather keeps you from continuing the next day. See
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/orisson-question.39139/
Previous replies to a similar question indicate that there will be a refund and even help if you do stay there but weather keeps you from continuing the next day. See
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/orisson-question.39139/
I have just been in touch with the folks at the Albergue in Orisson as I am walking at end of April. They said if weather closes in they will drive people to the alternative route.Hi , when the Napoleon route is closed you can get a refund when you booked in the Albergue Orisson.
Wish you well,Peter.
Hi everyone,
I'm considering staying a night in Orisson in April,
A couple of questions around this please,
What typically happens if the weather changes overnight making crossing from Orisson unsafe the next morning?
And secondly what happens if the pilgrims office advises you NOT to go the Napoleon route on the day you want to leave SJPdP due to bad weather forecasts?, I'm guessing this probably means find an Albergue in SIPdP and lose your booking in Orisson!!
Thanks in advance
Hi Sean ,
As your photo on Forum indicates you will be aware when Air Traffic Control tells the pilot one more lap mate you can't approach.
Thats the same with over the top.
Orrrissson [ just to upset Trecile] has only 44 beds , whilst each day there are 100's that commence.
Valcarlos might be recommended , if so enjoy the stop there its a great little village.
And don't for one minute think yu are taking the easy way ,
Its the original way , Napoleon was never @ Orisson or near it , its just as hard but you can leave StJPP later in the day and have a leisurely walk in the basque countryside before good accommodation and food.
The next day you could consider well past Roncesvalles for a stop.
Be guided mate from the office and have a great camino.
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