Albergue in Canfranc is closed

[Simsim]

Today I am really surprised and shocked (I posted an comment at Gronze), that the Albergue in Canfranc is closed one month before the official date. No warning in Gronze, no information at the pilgrims office in Canfranc Estation. It's hard, because I spent 2 nights outside, crossing the Somport with the helpful Álvaros Videos. I think that a good number of other pilgrims will come after, in October. I'm very thankful for the work oall these volunteers and I understand that it was surely boring in the last two weeks, after the damages in the French side which blocked the pilgrims. But now its possible to pass, and the very important Albergue is closed, and in Gronze it's listed as open (today, 30. September).

 

[SioCamino]

I suspect it wasn't a case that manning the albergue was boring for the hospitaleros!!! They are not the people who decide whether or not an albergue operates (though the operation of albergues depend on them).
Buen camino

 

[HansuutTwente]

dat zou heel goed mogelijk zijn,
de route van de col de Somport is gesloten dus er kunnen geen pelgrims meer langs komen

 

[davejsy]

That is certainly a shame for you after what sounds like a couple of days of outside living. It is unfortunate that the closure hasn't been publicised if that is the case, but I guess it's understandable that it is actually closed given the recent problems cutting off the route to pilgrims.

I hope you have managed to find some alternative accommodation and a warm shower which hopefully shouldn't be a problem for you on a Monday in Jaca.

 

[J Willhaus]

I believe that @Flog mentioned this closure in passing in an earlier thread. Villanua is not much further and should have accomodation.

 

[AlanSykes]

I stayed in Villanúa in 2019 before the albergue in Canfranc pueblo had opened. Very comfortable, and also meant that I was able to get to the wonderful diocesan museum in Jaca an hour earlier the next day, before Sunday closing. Spectacular romanesque frescoes. This is St Luke's bull, having some problems holding his contribution to the gospels between cloven hooves.

 

[Simsim]

I'm a low budget pilgrim and there's no other option for me than to continue to sleep outside. Much too far until Jaca today. But my deception is not only about my personal situation. I don't understand, that the association that runs the albergue didn't give the information to Gronze and to the pilgrims office in Canfranc Estation. The albergues at the French side are open, and they recommend the albergue in Canfranc for sure. They also need to know about. It's sad that this five star Donativo Albergue is closed for so many months. There's no explanation at the door. Only a little paper that wishes a buen Camino.

 

[AML]

Thats disappointing, was hoping to stay here next week!
Although @Flog did mention in another thread that it may be closing early this year.
Looks like 2 nights in Jaca then

 

[Simsim]

My intention was not really to complain, but to give the information. And I also hope that someone of the US Association reads my posts and react by spreading the news to Gronze etc.
Excuse my bad English.

 

[LTfit]

My intention was not really to complain, but to give the information. And I also hope that someone of the US Association reads my posts and react by spreading the news to Gronze etc.
Excuse my bad English.

The US Pilgrim's association has nothing to do with the donativo albergue in Canfranc and would therefore not be responsible for letting Gronze know about the early closure. The albergue is run by FICS and our forum member @Rebekah Scott is the coordinator of volunteer hospitaler@s for the albergue. Maybe she can shed some light on the situation.

 

[Kirkie]

My intention was not really to complain, but to give the information. And I also hope that someone of the US Association reads my posts and react by spreading the news to Gronze etc.
Excuse my bad English.

Don't you worry or apologise for your English! Your message is clear.

 

[HARMINIA]

I believe that @Flog mentioned this closure in passing in an earlier thread. Villanua is not much further and should have accomodation.

And Canfranc-estation Albergue is open.