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Winter Lodging

JojoK

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November-December (2017)
Would anyone happen to know if there a list anywhere that comprise of just Albergues open during the winter months? SO many I look at close by November 1.
Perhaps there isnt,, but I thought I would check before I walk starting mid November.
 
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If you have access to a Brierley guidebook you can get a pretty good idea. I can only remember one time when an Albergue that was listed as 'open all year' was closed and fortunately San Rafael in Agés was open just 4kms down the way. Other than that I went across the country by using his book.
 
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As you walk check with hospitaleros about open albergues within your next few stops. Lodging will be available at least every 20 to 25kms. In 2014, I only had to walk an extra few kilometers every now and then. And, as aforementioned, do not be surprised when an "open" albergue is closed.
Buen camino.
 
If you have access to a Brierley guidebook you can get a pretty good idea. I can only remember one time when an Albergue that was listed as 'open all year' was closed and fortunately San Rafael in Agés was open just 4kms down the way. Other than that I went across the country by using his book.
Thanks Jozero! I do have Brierley's guide book - wasn't sure how up to date since things change fast sometimes. Good to know you didn't have any issues other than 1x.
 
As you walk check with hospitaleros about open albergues within your next few stops. Lodging will be available at least every 20 to 25kms. In 2014, I only had to walk an extra few kilometers every now and then. And, as aforementioned, do not be surprised when an "open" albergue is closed.
Buen camino.
Thanks - that's great advise. I will be sure to check with hospitaleros to see about open albergues ahead. :)
 
The focus is on reducing the risk of failure through being well prepared. 2nd ed.
My wife and I did a winter walk March and April and never had an issue finding a bed. A couple of albergues called head to let us know what was open. Use the list and their phone numbers to call ahead if necessary.
 
The first edition came out in 2003 and has become the go-to-guide for many pilgrims over the years. It is shipping with a Pilgrim Passport (Credential) from the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.
The website listed above by Anemone is the standby resource for winter pilgrims. It is updated DAILY by one of the Camino's most stalwart hosts -- the woman who opened the very first donativo albergue, back in the 1980s!

Enjoy your winter camino.
That’s great info, thanks Rebekah, planning on walking next Jan/Feb. I saw this woman give a talk last year when the church in Hornillos was reopened; what an inspiration :)
 
The focus is on reducing the risk of failure through being well prepared. 2nd ed.
Please excuse my ignorance , but does "xunta" mean closed ?

Hi Jim
“Cerrado” means closed.
“Xunta” means that it is run by the local government.

From Wikipedia:
The Xunta de Galicia (Galician pronunciation: [ˈʃunta ðe ɡaˈliθja], "Government of Galicia") is the collective decision-making body of the government of the autonomous community of Galicia, composed of the President, the Vice-President(s) and the specialized ministers (Conselleiros).
The Xunta has at its disposal a vast bureaucratic organization based at Santiago de Compostela, the galician government capital. The Xunta de Galicia has delegations in the four capital cities of Galicia: A Coruña, Pontevedra, Ourense and Lugo.

Jill
 
Hi Jim
“Cerrado” means closed.
“Xunta” means that it is run by the local government.

From Wikipedia:
The Xunta de Galicia (Galician pronunciation: [ˈʃunta ðe ɡaˈliθja], "Government of Galicia") is the collective decision-making body of the government of the autonomous community of Galicia, composed of the President, the Vice-President(s) and the specialized ministers (Conselleiros).
The Xunta has at its disposal a vast bureaucratic organization based at Santiago de Compostela, the galician government capital. The Xunta de Galicia has delegations in the four capital cities of Galicia: A Coruña, Pontevedra, Ourense and Lugo.

Jill

Jill ,
Thank you for your reply .
Greatly appreciated .
Jim
 
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I recently inquired at one of the Winter places that ask for reservations in advance http://www.aprinca.com/alberguesinvierno/) and the albergue indicated that they weren't sure they would be open at that time! SO my advice is do not plan on all the places listed as being open and call them in advance so that you do not reach your limit and find nothing in the town open!
 
I recently inquired at one of the Winter places that ask for reservations in advance http://www.aprinca.com/alberguesinvierno/) and the albergue indicated that they weren't sure they would be open at that time! SO my advice is do not plan on all the places listed as being open and call them in advance so that you do not reach your limit and find nothing in the town open!

Also, don't printt the list out, instead check it in real time every day as the info gets updated regularly! BC SY
 

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