One explanation I have heard here in Spain is that they allow for safe ventilation when the weather is hot - you can leave the windows open without the danger that somebody climbs in and steals something. Also, apparently some insurance companies...
Auberge Borda is now accepting reservations for 2025 on their website: https://www.aubergeborda.com/#
We'll be there in September! It will be my first time on the Napoleon Route.
I just came here to say that the proprietor emailed me to let me know that they are open for reservations.
Happy to hear that you got your bed booked, like we did. 😊
Keep in mind that in mid April there is a possibility the trail will be closed and you will have to go Val Carlos. When I went April 10 in 2018, napoleon was closed due to snow.
This summer my wife and I walked the Napoleon route from SJPP directly to Roncesvalles. The weather was bad, we were a bit worried but the experience was really amazing. we are not hikers at all.. Stopping in Orisson or Borda can be a good idea...
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