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Orisson is a refuge, there is no town there. There are no towns between SJPdP and Roncevalles unless you walk the Valcarlos. Do a search on this forum for Orisson and you will find a load of threads about how to book there or at nearby Borda and conversations regarding taking the alternate route.Totally off the topic. I'm trying to post to IVAR forum a question regarding places to stay in/near Orisson for Sept. 23? Please assist I'm computer challenged. Frannie Z
My two first times crossing the Pyrenees in 1996 and -98 I started directly from the train. It is doable, but at least I got blisters and felt the stress of the hard climb several days afterwoods. My last - hopefully latestThe best flight I can find is arriving at Biarritz at 10am. The train from Biarritz to St Jean is around 1.5 hours so I may roughly arrive around midday. Is it safe enough to leave St Jean at 1pm and get to Roncevalles before dusk?
There are also flights into Barcelona and Carcassone (France) but those routes seem even more complicated to get to St Jean.
We stayed at Alburge Borda 2 nights ago and would recommend it. It is just about 1 km past the refuge at OrrisonI'm trying to post to IVAR forum a question regarding places to stay in/near Orisson for Sept. 23? Please assist I'm computer challenged. Frannie Z
I have never stayed in Orisson just eaten there on my way up and over. I have read many times about the issues with the reservation system. I was wondering if you stayed at the Albergue in Borda. The reason I ask you, or anyone else who may have stayed how easy it is to book a reservation by email. Bookings takes 15% of the fee. With the pain of COVID I no longer use Bookings whenever possible so the owners can get their full payment. I know this can be challenging for many especially if they can not speak Spanish. I do ok with my Spanish but when I am sending an email I will write the email (very simply) in English and also cut and paste the Google translation. I know the posting person is not computer literate but it really isn't as daunting as it sounds. But if it is too difficult then Booking.com it is!Hello Frannie! You might want to start by visiting the two websites below for more information on staying at Refuge Orisson and Auberge Borda during your Camino this fall:
AUBERGE BORDA, Saint-Michel, France
Set in Saint-Michel,is located 5.6 mi from saint jean pied de port, the last inn before spain.www.booking.com
REFUGE ORISSON | THE WAY OF ST JAMES | CAMINO DE SANTIAGO
Located in the heart of the Basque Country, on the GR65, between Saint Jean Pied de Port and the Bentarte Pass, REFUGE ORISSON is an ideal stopover before reaching the Lepoeder pass. It is the last accommodation before crossing the Pyrénées. Orisson’s position on route towards Roncesvalles...refuge-orisson.com
Even the more computer savvy among us agree that booking at Refuge Orisson is more difficult than it should be — you will need to email them an inquiry and wait for a response, then pay them and wait some more.
It is much more straightforward booking a bed at the nearby Auberge Borda, as it can be done via the Booking.com website or app.
Good luck and Buen Camino!
I have never stayed in Orisson just eaten there on my way up and over. I have read many times about the issues with the reservation system. I was wondering if you stayed at the Albergue in Borda. The reason I ask you, or anyone else who may have stayed how easy it is to book a reservation by email. Bookings takes 15% of the fee. With the pain of COVID I no longer use Bookings whenever possible so the owners can get their full payment. I know this can be challenging for many especially if they can not speak Spanish. I do ok with my Spanish but when I am sending an email I will write the email (very simply) in English and also cut and paste the Google translation. I know the posting person is not computer literate but it really isn't as daunting as it sounds. But if it is too difficult then Booking.com it is!
I'm trying to post to IVAR forum a question regarding places to stay in/near Orisson for Sept. 23? Please assist I'm computer challenged. Frannie Z
Maybe Senor Jacques very positive experience will help you secure a reservation.I'm with you on avoiding Booking.com whenever possible, especially with smaller establishments.
I will be staying at Borda next month and contacted Laurent directly via email to make a reservation.
He responded promptly and courteously, which is more than I can say for Orisson (on both counts).
Looking forward to staying there and will report back!
You can also contact them on Facebook
Auberge Borda
Auberge Borda, Saint-Michel. 1,738 likes · 6 talking about this. Sur le chemin de Saint Jacques de Compostelle ( GR65) à 9 km de Saint jean Pied de Port, dernièrewww.facebook.com
Using email to reserve a bed at the Albergue Borda proved to be quite straightforward. I used Google to compose my request in Spanish but my reply came within the same day in English and was easy to follow. I hit the email link that was kindly posted in this thread, which was very handy for the computer challenged! Good luck--I have never stayed in Orisson just eaten there on my way up and over. I have read many times about the issues with the reservation system. I was wondering if you stayed at the Albergue in Borda. The reason I ask you, or anyone else who may have stayed how easy it is to book a reservation by email. Bookings takes 15% of the fee. With the pain of COVID I no longer use Bookings whenever possible so the owners can get their full payment. I know this can be challenging for many especially if they can not speak Spanish. I do ok with my Spanish but when I am sending an email I will write the email (very simply) in English and also cut and paste the Google translation. I know the posting person is not computer literate but it really isn't as daunting as it sounds. But if it is too difficult then Booking.com it is!
Both Borda and Orisson are in France, so French would have been a better choice.Using email to reserve a bed at the Albergue Borda proved to be quite straightforward. I used Google to compose my request in Spanish but my reply came within the same day in English and was easy to follow. I hit the email link that was kindly posted in this thread, which was very handy for the computer challenged! Good luck--
Yep. Figured that out! The link to the Borda site was in Spanish so I assumed Spanish. Likely would not have had to use Google so desperately for the French request, LOL. Thanks!Both Borda and Orisson are in France, so French would have been a better choice.
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