Another new albergue in Monforte de Lemos

[peregrina2000]

Hot off the presses, thanks to a forum friend. Another private albergue has opened in Monforte de Lemos.

Camiño De Inverno | Albergue Lemavo | Monforte De Lemos

Albergue Lemavos, ofertamos, en Monforte de Lemos, un Albergue de Peregrinos - City Hostel en unas instalaciones situadas a menos de 100 metros de la Ruta Jacobea del “Camiño de Inverno”, a su paso por la ciudad, que es el lugar de descanso programado entre las etapas predefinidas nº 4 y nº 5.

www.alberguelemavo.com

I just wish someone would read the memo explaining that we REALLY need places to stay in the off-stage spots, like Pobra de Brollón! That is not a complaint, because it is great to see how the private initiative is taking off.

 

[C clearly]

Their website is a bit confusing - about the differences in the various types of beds. But good to know that there is this accommodation.

 

[J Willhaus]

So maybe encourage someone to start a van or taxi service to carry people back and forth for a split stage? I know if could be done on the train, too.

 

[peregrina2000]

So maybe encourage someone to start a van or taxi service to carry people back and forth for a split stage? I know if could be done on the train, too.

This is a great idea, I have WhatsApped the albergue to see if they are interested in this. I think (hope) that at some point Pobra de Brollón will get its albergue up and running. And hopefully Pensión Pacita’s owner will recover. But this could be a good stopgap in the meantime. When all is said and done, though, the Salcedo option probably will wind up to be almost as cheap (when you add in transport) and probably more convenient. But it’s good to have options.

 

[peregrina2000]

The owner of the new Monforte albergue has responded quickly. His name is José Carlos.

The albergue is happy to help pilgrims out on the Quiroga to Monforte stage. They haven’t actually gone and picked people up but are happy to consider this option. You can WhatsApp the albergue directly.

+34 630 93 20 03
+34 661 40 29 77

Taxis are about 15€ from Pobra de Brollón Monforte. So that option would add 30 € if you slept in Monforte two nights.

Radio Taxi Monforte. Tel. 982 98 91 11

 

[Former member 99290]

Wow. Excellent teamwork @peregrina2000 and @J Willhaus And Jose! That’s how to get things done!

 

[C clearly]

As I understand it, the owner of the lodgings in Salcedo will also pickup and drop off in Pobra and Castroncelos. The contact information is provided on Gronze.

This provides good coverage for that problem area. I'll check it out in a few weeks!

 

[J Willhaus]

Should add this somehow to the Invierno Guide here on the forum? Maybe also sent to Brierly since he has an electronic guidebook?

 

[J Willhaus]

And ask the owner to add to Gronze as well?

 

[FreeCat]

And ask the owner to add to Gronze as well?

Gronze is already notified ;-)
I think that in a few days it will be updated.
Greetings.

 

[El Cascayal]

How good to have more options in Monforte! Agree the website is pretty confusing. Still love my friends at Casa Miño, their big clean bathrooms and quiet hospitality!

 

[Albertagirl]

I stayed at Casa Mino on my previous Invierno and will certainly stay there this fall, if there is space. I plan on avoiding albergues as much as possible everywhere this year. I am feeling vulnerable to Covid, given that changes in group accommodation practices seem to me to provide less protection. I will, however, stay in Diomondi. It seems to me that there will be lots of space for any pilgrim wanting to stay there in November.

 

[peregrina2000]

One more bit of news from José Carlos from the Monforte Albergue El Lemavo. They will pick people up in Pobra de Brollón, bring them back to Monforte for the night, and take them back to Pobra de Brollón for the second half of the walk. They can take 4 pilgrims and packs, charge 10€ each way (per trip, not per person). And I’m assuming that the second day, since your packs will already be in Monforte de Lemos, you will walk from Pobra de Brollón without a pack!

Good service, the owner has been very responsive and helpful.

 

[Mycroft]

One more bit of news from José Carlos from the Monforte Albergue El Lemavo. They will pick people up in Pobra de Brollón, bring them back to Monforte for the night, and take them back to Pobra de Brollón for the second half of the walk. They can take 4 pilgrims and packs, charge 10€ each way (per trip, not per person). And I’m assuming that the second day, since your packs will already be in Monforte de Lemos, you will walk from Pobra de Brollón without a pack!

Good service, the owner has been very responsive and helpful.

Just to be clear, you do mean 10€ per carload in each direction, right?

 

[peregrina2000]

Just to be clear, you do mean 10€ per carload in each direction, right?

Yes, that’s what he told me.