I know B.com is a controversial topic and sometimes for good reason. But let me gently push back on "rips off". I worked at an understaffed frequently booked solid Alb. When I was the sole person on duty for the day I had to - Serve breakfast...
I stayed there last month, and it's a fantastic albergue! The beds have real cotton sheets, and they supply real cotton towels. I made a reservation through WhatsApp. There were only two of us that night. You can buy a full dinner made by a...
I would second VN’s suggestion that you contact the albergue directly. They do take a hit when you go through booking, but they cannot afford to shut off access to that huge market (especially since they are an albergue turístico, not a pilgrim...
Just a heads up for anyone planning to spend the night. I just got a WhatsApp from the albergue telling me that they greatly prefer to have advance notice of your arrival (day or two ahead should be fine), not because there’s likely to be a bed...
The Gronze Facebook page is reporting that a new 36 bed municipal albergue has opened on the Invierno at A Pobra do Brollón
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=658588702960362&set=a.598580158961217
"It depends on the albergue." Probably the biggest factor is whether it is a municipal/parochial/association albergue or a private albergue. A private albergue, especially one that is not exclusively for pilgrims, is more likely to allow more...
You might try some of the top-end tours, such as those offered by Nat Geo. That's the kind of accommodation they offer, plus full support for a nice walk.
Encouragement to go outside the comfort zone - lots of us who are in our 60s and 70s stay...
Day 30: Navacelles - la Vacquaire-st-Martin-de-Castries 27,7km
Surprisingly, I didn't sleep very well, despite a good mattress and the sound of the waterfall.
I didn't start particularly early, but luckily the Vis' gorge is deep and the sun...
Wow! This is some wild and crazy adventure. A French friend we walked the Stevenson with describes the Cevennes area as La France Profonde. But this is truly even profonder. Can't wait to see how you're going to make it to Carcassone.
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