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The accommodation you list is fairly expensive. Wasn't their albergues being provided by the Ayuntamiento?I did the walk in May 2016 and wrote a report on what was available then. You can find it here: https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/reporting-back-from-the-cami-st-jaume-from-llançà-to-montserrat.41184/
It's not a very long walk, and not strenuous either. You can PM me if you want any details.
We had in fact hoped to walk, beginning in Llançà, starting a few days ago. Having read reports of various closures of albergues and other supports for pilgrims along the way we made the difficult decision to cancel our plans. Here in Barcelona there exisits a local Camino friendship association: amicsdelspelegrins.org. In normal times, they provide up-to-date information regarding facilities for pilgrims along the Catalan Camino starting in Barcelona (in the direction of Montserrat). In the past, they have been prompt in replying to messages I have sent them. However, having had a quick look at their website, it would seem uncertain whether or not they are currently providing this service. It may be a place for you to start in terms of getting an idea of what the current situation would be if you were to begin in the next week. I do not know if they could direct you towards other local associations with current information for other routes beginning in Catalunya. Best wishes to you!Hi folks,
This year has been such a swine for my Camino aspirations and nothing got going really since I got back from Luxembourg just prior to Lockdown in the UK from walking Fulda to Metz.
And so now as Autumn creeps in here in England I have the opportunity of a flight to Girona on Tuesday 6th October. But ...
I am not concerned about coming back into Quarantine in the UK after two weeks (about) however I am wondering about the availability of Albergues during the Covid situation (and I am carrying a tent this time).
Would I be better setting off from Girona instead of heading to the coast. Last year I did from Alicante to Salamanca so can cover the distances and the terrain...
Keep us posted with your adventure. The weather is perfect at the moment.Maybe the option of following the E10 route might be another idea? I'm not sure I want to be on a 'fake' route and would like to hug the coast line like I did with the Rota Vicentina so I can go through Barcelona?
I'll get to Girona first then figure it out from there!
I'm not sure I want to be on a 'fake' route and would like to hug the coast line like I did with the Rota Vicentina so I can go through Barcelona?
I'll get to Girona first then figure it out from there!
All routes in Europe, I think, are historic. It goes with the territory. Although it does get a little boring living in a "historic" town!By “fake”, I only mean that this particular route from Port de la Selva/Llança was the result of someone combining bits and pieces of what look to be two historical routes over the Pyrenees. But it is certainly no more “fake” than the Rota Vicentina, which makes no claim of being anything other than a beautiful coastal walking route put together by the Tourist Office of Portugal. So I wouldn’t let my careless use of the “fake” label dissuade you.
Isn't your historic town under lockdown at the moment?All routes in Europe, I think, are historic. It goes with the territory. Although it does get a little boring living in a "historic" town!
Advisory lockdown. Not total lockdown.Isn't your historic town under lockdown at the moment?
I know of two people in my town who have had Covid. Stats for Leeds are higher, but Wetherby is nearer to Harrogate than Leeds and sits on the border with North Yorkshire: it's a farming area really.Isn't your historic town under lockdown at the moment?
I spend some time in Leeds and some time in Wetherby. My flat is in Leeds and my family live in Wetherby.Sorry, I assumed you lived in Leeds as that is what you have under your avatar! Wetherby is NOT Leeds!
I'm in Sheffield this weekend, looking out over the wet landscape, wishing I was in Spain..... OH is walking the coast2coast this week - he'll be doing the Nine Standards about now, if he survives the bog.
Buen camino, @futurefjp. Another forum member @alansykes, was at St. Pere de Rodas yesterday, and is also walking to Montserrat. You two might meet up! It is a very beautiful camino, keep sending pictures! Buen camino, LaurieTomorrow I start. Backwards to the coast from Girona to el Puerto de la Selva to return and carry on from Girona to Montserrat!View attachment 84591
I am wondering about the availability of Albergues during the Covid situation (and I am carrying a tent this time).
Would I be better setting off from Girona instead of heading to the coast. Last year I did from Alicante to Salamanca so can cover the distances and the terrain...
And a plate of padrons!Slept like one of the dead! And crashed into the wall to get out of bed as I forgot I wasn't back in Blighty...
Was so nice to see a fellow pilgrim @alansykes going the "right way" yesterday before Bàscara.
Padrons are the best!And a plate of padrons!
Where are you now? Any ideas of where you are heading?Crossed the frontier! It was a tough morning with a snack of Sardines on the Catalan side of the border!
Banyuls sur Mer... Any herbergements?Where are you now? Any ideas of where you are heading?
Banyuls sur Mer... Any herbergements?
I always feel a little controversial using any form of public transport on El Camino, but there is a Accueil in Perpignan...
Been there last yearThe Pilgrim Albergue in Perpignan is lovely.
Next one further into France is Béziers ; also brilliant.
Did thisNo pilgrim ones no -- but do make sure to drink the white preferably to the red.
Towards Narbonne!Where are you now? Any ideas of where you are heading?
Wow! Two stages in one! Hopefully you found a comfortable place in Narbonne to get a good night's rest and recharge your batteries.The wind today was really contemptuous. And was unable to stay in Fitou so walked ¡57¡Kms before I caught the train into Narbonne...
And was unable to stay in Fitou
It's all good! But I'm simply incapable of a continuation today! My body is sore!That particular section of the Way has only about ~15 to ~20 pilgrims in a normal year.
Except for Perpignan and Béziers, there is no pilgrim support infrastructure at all, simply from lack of "customers", but also from lack of churches etc with resident priests, monks, etc.
I do wish I had brought a tent! And was more resilient!!!That particular section of the Way has only about ~15 to ~20 pilgrims in a normal year.
Except for Perpignan and Béziers, there is no pilgrim support infrastructure at all, simply from lack of "customers", but also from lack of churches etc with resident priests, monks, etc.
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