Necessary to reserve gites?

[sunnydays]

Is it really necessary to reserve the gites in France or is it ok just to arrive?
I'm mainly referring to stages from Lourdes - Orolon Sainte Marie- Somport and before end of October

 

[Flog]

Best to email or whatsApp the day before, just to let them know you're coming, they may not be there and may need to give you a door code.

 

[Jeff Arnold]

Is it really necessary to reserve the gites in France or is it ok just to arrive?
I'm mainly referring to stages from Lourdes - Orolon Sainte Marie- Somport and before end of October

We just completed this trip from Oloron to Obanos. We booked all our stays in France: the Metairie in Eysus, the monastery in Sarrance, L’Aire d’Aspe in Accous, and the pilgrim hostel in Urdos. After that, in Spain, we did not book ahead.

 

[naplesdon]

As a courtesy, I would especially if you are expecting to be eating your evening meal at the gite.

 

[WayWalker]

Is it really necessary to reserve the gites in France or is it ok just to arrive?
I'm mainly referring to stages from Lourdes - Orolon Sainte Marie- Somport and before end of October

Call to find out if they are open and have not closed for the season. On the Podiensis we found fewer and fewer options after October 15th. Not sure if it's the same for that area.

 

[Caomhin O Fearghaill]

I walked from Le Puy I found advance booking essential. You could take a chance and arrive unannounced but it would be a gamble.. I was advised to buy a copy of the latest edition of the Miam Miam Dodo...

 

[MinaKamina]

and in French.....

 

[Camino Chrissy]

and in French.....

I'm not deaf, but there was no volume for it on my phone.

 

[Curacion59]

Is it really necessary to reserve the gites in France or is it ok just to arrive?
I'm mainly referring to stages from Lourdes - Orolon Sainte Marie- Somport and before end of October

Yes. Please show respect.
And if you’re not going to turn up call them and cancel.