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Make sure that you have the correct email address for Orisson. It's refuge.orisson@wanadoo.frI looked into pre-booking in St Jean and Roncevailles for early Sept 2018 and was shocked to learn that many places were already fully booked. I had intended to stop in Orisson, but haven't got an answer yet. This means that in Roncevailles I would have to hope that the municipal hostel has space. I'm a slow hiker. Should I be worried?
Hi,I looked into pre-booking in St Jean and Roncevailles for early Sept 2018 and was shocked to learn that many places were already fully booked. I had intended to stop in Orisson, but haven't got an answer yet. This means that in Roncevailles I would have to hope that the municipal hostel has space. I'm a slow hiker. Should I be worried?
Hi. We are arriving on Thursday 13 September and we are struggling to find accommodation in SJPDP. Are you able to to help us please? We are 62 and 68. Thank youHi,
Don't be afraid the pilgrims office 39 rue de la Citadelle à SJPP will help you.
Thank you. We’ve just sent an emailI think you may have better luck if you tried contacting them directly:
PILGRIMS OFFICE
39, Rue de la Citadelle - 64220 St Jean Pied de Port
caminopa@hotmail.com
+33 5.59.37.05.09
Hi. We are arriving on Thursday 13 September and we are struggling to find accommodation in SJPDP. Are you able to to help us please? We are 62 and 68. Thank you
Hi @MeandIan - I just had a look on Booking.com for the 13th and there seem to be several places showing with availability. Hostels and hotels.
I know most long time forum members know this, but for the newer members — if booking.com shows availability, that means there is probably a lot of availability. Booking and other websites only have access to a few rooms of each establishment.
Just because booking.com shows no availability, it doesn’t mean the town is full. It just means you will have to start contacting places directly.
And as an aside — several members have suggested that especially with smaller places, it is always a better deal for the owners to deal directly. They have to give booking a chunk that cuts into their profits. For the big chains, not a problem perhaps, but with these little ma and pa places all along the camino, it makes a difference.
Good luck to all September peregrinos, I know it has become an increasingly popular month.
No problem ! Go to the pilgrim's office volunteers will help you. We have all the availabilities of all the Albergue of SJPP.I looked into pre-booking in St Jean and Roncevailles for early Sept 2018 and was shocked to learn that many places were already fully booked. I had intended to stop in Orisson, but haven't got an answer yet. This means that in Roncevailles I would have to hope that the municipal hostel has space. I'm a slow hiker. Should I be worried?
Hi! I now too am getting worried...I arrive on the 17th in sjpp...where and how did you book? Thanks for the help!Thank you. We’ll remember this. We’ve booked already. Ian said let’s wait till we get there. I panicked and said do it now for peace of mind. Maybe this is my first lesson to let The Way provide.
Hi! I now too am getting worried...I arrive on the 17th in sjpp...where and how did you book? Thanks for the help!
Hi! I now too am getting worried...I arrive on the 17th in sjpp...where and how did you book? Thanks for the help!
Not only that, just because booking.com doesn't show availability at a particular property doesn't mean that the property is full. Just that booking.com has filled their allotment of rooms/beds. You can sometimes contact the property directly and make a reservation. This happened to me this year in Finisterre. Booking.com showed very little availability, but when I contacted a pensión directly they did have a room for me for three nights. And I mentioned the place to some other pilgrims who were also able to get rooms.Just because booking.com shows no availability, it doesn’t mean the town is full. It just means you will have to start contacting places directly.
Not only that, just because booking.com doesn't show availability at a particular property doesn't mean that the property is full. Just that booking.com has filled their allotment of rooms/beds. You can sometimes contact the property directly and make a reservation. This happened to me this year in Finisterre. Booking.com showed very little availability, but when I contacted a pensión directly they did have a room for me for three nights. And I mentioned the place to some other pilgrims who were also able to get rooms.
Thank you. We’ll remember this. I feel like an idiot
No problem ! Go to the pilgrim's office volunteers will help you. We have all the availabilities of all the Albergue of SJPP.
Seeking help is intelligent.
My advice is to book your stay in SJPdP and Roncevalles. (would be surprised if Orisson still has availability...on the Napoleon Route)...but you never know. I recently laughed when a newcomer, who is not a speedy walker, learned that the Camino provided for her by giving her the technological means to reserve ahead...especially the first week. If you do not mind getting to a town where there is a real possibility of not having any bed availability and are willing to sleep under the stars, or take a taxi and schlepp back with a taxi the next day then by all means go without care. If you have a reasonable idea of how far you want to go in a day and do not want to be scrambling or waiting on a line then book ahead till you are able to judge ongoing availability.
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