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We were at Santa Cilla a few weeks ago. The albergue will let you stay 2 nights if you are visiting the monastery - so that’s one option. Note that the track down from the monastery is very steep and stony. We just walked down the road - it felt safe as there was almost no traffic and plenty of opportunities to step off the road. The views were great. Another option is to get the early morning workers’ bus up from Jaca.My wife and I will be walking through Jaca from Somport in early August and we would like to visit the Monasterio de San Juan de la Pena on our way out of Jaca. Back in '13 we walked directly to Santa Cilla from Jaca and heard that there might be a ride up the hill to the Monasterio but we continued toward Arres because of time. This year we hope to make it there. According to Gronze Jaca to the Monasterio to Santa Cilla is 38.4k (approx.10hrs) and very difficult. Questions: If we walk from Jaca to the Monasterio can we spend the night there and walk down to Santa Cilla the next morning and on to Arres; or take a bus from Jaca to the Monasterio and walk to Santa Cilla for the night? I think I read a while back that someone bushwacked from the Monasterio directly to Arres and avoided going back to Santa Cilla. I don't see that on a map but I thought I'd ask about that as well. Thanks, and sorry for the long-winded question.
Not sure if you can get a ride but you can walk up and back from Santa Cilla in a day with lots of time to visit the monastery. We took the bus up/back from Jaca a couple of years ago. I think from the bus station but not sure? I think there are a few recent forum threads on this so check it outThank you, Elena, It sounds like we could get a ride once we arrive in Santa Cilla then. The early morning workers' bus from Jaca sounds interesting. Any idea where you find that in Jaca?
The “new” monastery at the top of the mountain used to house a Parador (stayed there in 2018), but I believe it has not reopened since Covid. Otherwise, there are no other lodging options there.If we walk from Jaca to the Monasterio can we spend the night there
I stayed in Santa Cruz and walked up to the monasteries in the afternoon. I was so happy that I wasn't carrying my backpack. That was quite a hike!You can also stay the night in Santa Cruz at the base of the mountain, hiking up to see the monasteries without your pack either the night you arrive or the morning you leave, and then do a short segment to Santa Cilia. There is no albergue in Santa Cruz, so that will cost a bit, but it can be cheaper than the taxi option many utilize from Jaca and it’s a lovely village.
Photos and info here:Mid way down the mountain, I stopped in Santa Cruz de la Serós, to visit the Romanesque church of Santa Maria
Thanks Friend. Hope all is good with you, Buen caminoYou can also stay the night in Santa Cruz at the base of the mountain, hiking up to see the monasteries without your pack either the night you arrive or the morning you leave, and then do a short segment to Santa Cilia. There is no albergue in Santa Cruz, so that will cost a bit, but it can be cheaper than the taxi option many utilize from Jaca and it’s a lovely village.
If you stop at Sta Cruz, check out O'Fogaril for exceptional Olla Jacetana!!Thanks Friend. Hope all is good with you, Buen camino
You can also stay the night in Santa Cruz at the base of the mountain, hiking up to see the monasteries without your pack either the night you arrive or the morning you leave, and then do a short segment to Santa Cilia. There is no albergue in Santa Cruz, so that will cost a bit, but it can be cheaper than the taxi option many utilize from Jaca and it’s a lovely village.
Yes, one of my top two days on the Aragonés. The second one being the Foz de Lumbier.But plan to go to the old monastery. It's looks as if it had been designed by Maxfield Parrish, with forests and sunlit vistas poking through romanesque arches. I count is as one of my top-ten travel experiences in my life. By hook or by crook, go.
Foz de Lumbier?Yes, one of my top two days on the Aragonés. The second one being the Foz de Lumbier.
A variant after Sangüesa. A stunning place!Foz de Lumbier?
I walked from Jaca to Santa Cilia via the Monastery about 7 years ago, during Spring. It was a killer and although I loved the Aragones, I would not do that stretch in that way again. If you do it take plenty of water and something to eat with you. I walked down to Santa Cilia via the road as I was exhausted and did not want to risk an descent on the path.My wife and I will be walking through Jaca from Somport in early August and we would like to visit the Monasterio de San Juan de la Pena on our way out of Jaca. Back in '13 we walked directly to Santa Cilla from Jaca and heard that there might be a ride up the hill to the Monasterio but we continued toward Arres because of time. This year we hope to make it there. According to Gronze Jaca to the Monasterio to Santa Cilla is 38.4k (approx.10hrs) and very difficult. Questions: If we walk from Jaca to the Monasterio can we spend the night there and walk down to Santa Cilla the next morning and on to Arres; or take a bus from Jaca to the Monasterio and walk to Santa Cilla for the night? I think I read a while back that someone bushwacked from the Monasterio directly to Arres and avoided going back to Santa Cilla. I don't see that on a map but I thought I'd ask about that as well. Thanks, and sorry for the long-winded question.
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