Valcarlos Accommodation

[HeartWriter]

HI all,

I will be starting my walk on March 31, taking the Valcarlos Route, and am having trouble getting in touch with the albergue in Valcarlos (tried email and what's app - no luck!). Does anyone have any suggestions for other places to stay in Valcarlos?

Also, wondering what the best weather app is for the region?

Lastly, is there ever any advance intel about whether or not the Napoleon Route will be opening on April 1? If I could be sure it would be open I might stick around in SJPP for one more night.

Thank you!

 

[woody66]

HI I Found this in a previous post don't know if this is the info you had
request to Luzaide on how to reserve. Here is their reply.

Debe contactar con el encargado José Carlos a teléfono y whatsapp 0034 685 510 435

Atentamente
Ayto. Luzaide/Valcarlos

You must contact the manager José Carlos by phone and WhatsApp 0034 685 510 435

Sincerely

Luzaide/Valcarlos Town Hall

Meteoblue is a pretty good app for weather

 

[Seger]

The above info is the same as I have. I stayed there in October 23 and I was the only one staying on that particular day. It was difficult to find and a woman walked me through a parking area to a staircase that led to door of albergue. Also, it didn't look to be anywhere else available at the time to stay. I arrived later in the day and there was only one restaurant open for dinner. When I paid for the night's stay, Carlos didn't have change to give back to me. He said he would find me at the restaurant later, which he did. It all worked out but it felt odd for a first day. At that time of the year everyone had taken the Napoleon route.

 

[alexwalker]

Not sure if you understand that your plan is in the middle of Easter holiday. Valcarlos will be filled with celebration people on April 1st, and it may be difficult to find rooms/beds. The Napolion route will not be open on March 31.. I cannot understand why you have chosen the busiest time of Easter to start your camino: It will most likely be filled with Spanish folks. Book ahead. Soon.

 

[HeartWriter]

Not sure if you understand that your plan is in the middle of Easter holiday. Valcarlos will be filled with celebration people on April 1st, and it may be difficult to find rooms/beds. The Napolion route will not be open on March 31.. I cannot understand why you have chosen the busiest time of Easter to start your camino: It will most likely be filled with Spanish folks. Book ahead. Soon.

Yes, I know about Easter. And I have my reasons for starting then. Thank you.

 

[HeartWriter]

The above info is the same as I have. I stayed there in October 23 and I was the only one staying on that particular day. It was difficult to find and a woman walked me through a parking area to a staircase that led to door of albergue. Also, it didn't look to be anywhere else available at the time to stay. I arrived later in the day and there was only one restaurant open for dinner. When I paid for the night's stay, Carlos didn't have change to give back to me. He said he would find me at the restaurant later, which he did. It all worked out but it felt odd for a first day. At that time of the year everyone had taken the Napoleon route.

Yes, I have heard similar stories - thanks so much!

 

[HeartWriter]

HI I Found this in a previous post don't know if this is the info you had
request to Luzaide on how to reserve. Here is their reply.

Debe contactar con el encargado José Carlos a teléfono y whatsapp 0034 685 510 435

Atentamente
Ayto. Luzaide/Valcarlos

You must contact the manager José Carlos by phone and WhatsApp 0034 685 510 435

Sincerely

Luzaide/Valcarlos Town Hall

Meteoblue is a pretty good app for weather

Thank you so much for the WhatsApp # and the weather app!

 

[J Willhaus]

@HeartWriter if you go to gronze.com and navigate to Camino francés, you can see several accommodations in Valcarlos besides the albergue. You might try that if you can't reach the albergue. Personally I would just trust that you would be able to get a bed. If the albergue is full, you could take a taxi either forward to Roncesvalles and back again the next morning if you want to walk the entire route.

 

[trecile]

Lastly, is there ever any advance intel about whether or not the Napoleon Route will be opening on April 1? If I could be sure it would be open I might stick around in SJPP for one more night.

You mostly have to wait for the day to find out, but this weather forecast for the highest point on the Napoleon looks promising.

14 Day Weather Collado de Bentarte - meteoblue

The professional 14-day weather trend for Collado de Bentarte. Showing the uncertainty and reliability of the weather forecast.

www.meteoblue.com

If you decide to wait and go via the Napoleon Route you will probably have to walk over to Roncesvalles in one day.

 

[JoEllen]

HI all,

I will be starting my walk on March 31, taking the Valcarlos Route, and am having trouble getting in touch with the albergue in Valcarlos (tried email and what's app - no luck!). Does anyone have any suggestions for other places to stay in Valcarlos?

Also, wondering what the best weather app is for the region?

Lastly, is there ever any advance intel about whether or not the Napoleon Route will be opening on April 1? If I could be sure it would be open I might stick around in SJPP for one more night.

Thank you!

I always use the aemet app when I'm in Spain. It's linked to the Spanish national weather service. You can specify regions, municipalities, etc. I always felt it was reliable. The regular website is aemet.es.

 

[MichelleElynHogan]

There is a bar / feria in the middle of town, on the right. Go to the Bar and ask for a bed (una cama), and you will be given a code and directions to the Municipale, if you do not have them already.

 

[lt56ny]

HI all,

I will be starting my walk on March 31, taking the Valcarlos Route, and am having trouble getting in touch with the albergue in Valcarlos (tried email and what's app - no luck!). Does anyone have any suggestions for other places to stay in Valcarlos?

Also, wondering what the best weather app is for the region?

Lastly, is there ever any advance intel about whether or not the Napoleon Route will be opening on April 1? If I could be sure it would be open I might stick around in SJPP for one more night.

Thank you!

I didn't bother to read what others said. But my best advice is to ask at the Pilgrim office when you get your credential about the weather. Then talk to the hospitalario or wherever you stay in Valcarlos, or any of the locals and they will give you the best weather information. I think better than any weather app. I have walked many caminos and found this to be true every time.

 

[HeartWriter]

I always use the aemet app when I'm in Spain. It's linked to the Spanish national weather service. You can specify regions, municipalities, etc. I always felt it was reliable. The regular website is aemet.es.

Super helpful - thank you!

 

[HeartWriter]

There is a bar / feria in the middle of town, on the right. Go to the Bar and ask for a bed (una cama), and you will be given a code and directions to the Municipale, if you do not have them already.

Thanks Michelle - much appreciated!

 

[HeartWriter]

I didn't bother to read what others said. But my best advice is to ask at the Pilgrim office when you get your credential about the weather. Then talk to the hospitalario or wherever you stay in Valcarlos, or any of the locals and they will give you the best weather information. I think better than any weather app. I have walked many caminos and found this to be true every time.

Great advice - thanks so much!

 

[margro]

HI all,

I will be starting my walk on March 31, taking the Valcarlos Route, and am having trouble getting in touch with the albergue in Valcarlos (tried email and what's app - no luck!). Does anyone have any suggestions for other places to stay in Valcarlos?

Also, wondering what the best weather app is for the region?

Lastly, is there ever any advance intel about whether or not the Napoleon Route will be opening on April 1? If I could be sure it would be open I might stick around in SJPP for one more night.

Thank you!

This is the email address I used to bookValcarlos josecarlos22041968@gmail.com