If you stop at Orisson...

[trecile]

Is there a good place to stop the next day just a bit farther than Roncesvalles?

 

[Mark Lee]

Is there a good place to stop the next day just a bit farther than Roncesvalles?

Burguete is about 3 km from Roncesvalles. I stayed there instead of Roncesvalles in 2014. Cool little town. No albergues, but a couple of nice little hotels/pensiones. I stayed at the one Hemingway used to.

 

[peregrina2000]

Take a look at gronze -- they have a schematic map with all the info on accommodations. In addition to Burguete, you could also stop in Espinal or Bizkarreta.

http://www.gronze.com/etapa/roncesvalles/zubiri

 

[Mike Savage]

I stayed in Espinal (6.8km passed Roncesvalles) last September at Aurizberri. It was a wonderful, small, clean, and friendly place. I would definitely stay there again.

Mike

 

[John Finn]

+1 for Espinal. I walked there from St Jean and didn't stop at Roncesvalles as it was too crowded.

 

[hikingmd_05]

There's a private albergue in Espinal about 5 km from Roncesvalles that offer pick-up/drop-of service in Roncesvalles with nice reviews. Here's the link to the albergue:
http://www.irugoienea.com/

 

[Deleted member 36903]

Here's another vote for Espinal. I stopped at a private albergue/bar with a fellow peregrina and we were the only ones staying so we had all the facilities to ourselves. great food. Look out for the excellent shop with friendly owner on the way out of Espinal aon the hill on the left-hand side. Buen Camino!

 

[Pingüigrino]

Espinal for sure. Buen Camino.

 

[gerardcarey]

A kilometre or so past Burgette on the main road thru, and therefore just off the Camino, is an as yet undiscovered jewel. Camping Urrobi. With dorms and cabin type accommodation, a pool and river swimming (small river).
If you want a break from pilgrim company for a while, it's great!

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=...Y9-_C-Syw/VaUfrZCu7gI/AAAAAAAAAFA/-VTz7B4UJ5c

Regards
Gerard

 

[IngridF]

Espinal

 

[trecile]

A kilometre or so past Burgette on the mai road thru, therefore just off the Camino, is Camping Urrobi. With dorms and cabin type accommodation, a pool and river swimming (small river).
If you want a break from pilgrim company for a while it's good!

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=...Y9-_C-Syw/VaUfrZCu7gI/AAAAAAAAAFA/-VTz7B4UJ5c

Regards
Gerard

I saw that mentioned somewhere, but thought it was only camping. Thanks for the info.

 

[Anniesantiago]

I've slept in Burguette, just a few k past Roncesvalles. Lots of places there, but you may need to book ahead.

 

[Deleted member 36903]

I forgot to mention that when I stayed at Espinal last year on 30th March, I had walked from Valcarlos with a break for a sello at Roncesvalles. Beware of the mud! On entering Espinal there was a fountain and a seat, and a makeshift sign for an albergue which directed you to the left and over a very muddy field. I don't know if local youths had been having a bit of fun at the pilgrims' expense, but there was no need to take that route, just follow the road into the village and turn left. There are two private albergue/bars and we arrived at the first one (opposite the petrol station) looking as if we were wearing platform-soled boots because of that muddy field. Stick to the road.

 

[DurhamParish]

I forgot to mention that when I stayed at Espinal last year on 30th March, I had walked from Valcarlos with a break for a sello at Roncesvalles.

Thanks for the info. I was planning to stay at Valcarlos next year and was wondering if it were possible/practical to go to Espinal the next day.

 

[Felipe]

Yes, it is perfectly possible. I did the Valcarlos-Roncesvalle stage, arrived early in the afternoon, and I could have walked a couple of hours more, easily. It is more hilly than mountain terrain, with nice landscapes, and it is well signposted. Actually, the tougher part was just before Valcarlos; I had to stop to catch my breath a couple of times.
But a lot depends on the weather, so be cautious.

 

[DurhamParish]

Thanks.

 

[Mark Lee]

Thanks for the info. I was planning to stay at Valcarlos next year and was wondering if it were possible/practical to go to Espinal the next day.

I did the ValCarlos route in 2013. What I remember the most about it was the steep section, about 5-7 km from Roncesvalles, but other than that pretty easy going. If you are starting from ValCarlos itself you should have no trouble reaching Espinal, especially after taking a break at Roncesvalles. They serve some nice cold beer at the bar at the La Posada hotel.

 

[trecile]

Thanks for all the responses. It's good to know that I can go past Roncesvalles, but not have to walk too much further.

 

[CaminoDebrita]

I'm so impressed with everyone here who was actually able to make it beyond Roncesvalles. When I stumbled in there, October 2nd, 2015, it had been pouring rain. We were walking in a cloud that was just wringing itself on top of us!

Slowly, slowly down the rocks and mud into Roncesvalles, when I finally saw the gate and walked in, I felt that I had found the magical land of Oz.

Inside, the hospitaleros encouraged everyone to got the dripping raincoats off and hung up fast. Boots came off. We were steaming up the windows, dripping on everything, out came pilgrim passports (people were trying to keep them dry), wet clothes were being stripped off, hair was stuck to our heads.

Could I have gone one step further? I was actually worried about having to do all the pilgrim chores--wash and dry clothes, shower, eat, mass. I did get them done, and slept like a comfortable baby in my bottom bunk.

 

[Mark Lee]

I'm so impressed with everyone here who was actually able to make it beyond Roncesvalles. When I stumbled in there, October 2nd, 2015, it had been pouring rain. We were walking in a cloud that was just wringing itself on top of us!

Slowly, slowly down the rocks and mud into Roncesvalles, when I finally saw the gate and walked in, I felt that I had found the magical land of Oz.

Inside, the hospitaleros encouraged everyone to got the dripping raincoats off and hung up fast. Boots came off. We were steaming up the windows, dripping on everything, out came pilgrim passports (people were trying to keep them dry), wet clothes were being stripped off, hair was stuck to our heads.

Could I have gone one step further? I was actually worried about having to do all the pilgrim chores--wash and dry clothes, shower, eat, mass. I did get them done, and slept like a comfortable baby in my bottom bunk.

Ugh...
I really dislike walking in the rain. I was so fortunate (knock on wood) that I only had a few (maybe five out of about one hundred) rainy days on the Camino.
Nothing worse than getting all your gear wet, too. I'm like triple redundant (almost OCD) on waterproof bags in my backpack.

 

[Felipe]

I'm so impressed with everyone here who was actually able to make it beyond Roncesvalles. When I stumbled in there, October 2nd, 2015, it had been pouring rain. We were walking in a cloud that was just wringing itself on top of us!
Slowly, slowly down the rocks and mud into Roncesvalles, when I finally saw the gate and walked in, I felt that I had found the magical land of Oz.

The forest descent to Roncesvalles is currently not recommended by the pilgrim bureau in SJPP. The instructions they gave us were very explicit on the matter, including a large "X" on the map. They recommend the Ibañeta route, by the paved road, which is easy and pleasant. Some pilgrims go by the forest anyway, and surely it is more picturesque.

 

[CaminoDebrita]

That's great, @Felipe . In October 2015, it was not the case. It is picturesque, but you had better not take your eyes off your feet!

Here's a photo of me finally at Roncesvalles...soaking, dripping wet!

 

[Gareth Griffith]

Stayed at Roncesvalles two days ago. Would not miss it, the facilities are fabulous.

 

[CaminoDebrita]

Stayed at Roncesvalles two days ago. Would not miss it, the facilities are fabulous.

Buen Camino! What a wonderful adventure you are on.

 

[aussieredhat]

Can back up Espinal. its easy to walk to after Roncesvalles as not too hilly . And is an option to consider if you stay at Orrison. This does means you will miss pilgrim mass & blessing at Roncesvalles. I have heard people take a taxi back to Roncesvalles for mass . Having experienced the blessing it is special. In Espinal and other small villages there are a few place to stay and my experience at http://www.gronze.com/navarra/espinal/albergue-haizea was very comfortable. There is a loft with beds and bunks & roomy. I found Gronze and Eroski web sites to both be excellent guides .

 

[nathanael]

Burguete is about 3 km from Roncesvalles. I stayed there instead of Roncesvalles in 2014. Cool little town. No albergues, but a couple of nice little hotels/pensiones. I stayed at the one Hemingway used to.

I stayed with two Germans at the place nice private rooms but meals was sparse and breakfast was small piece of toasted bread bought from store was disappointed.