One of the first big decisions every pilgrim faces after leaving Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is where to stop for the night before tackling the full ascent over the Pyrenees into Spain. Two cozy, highly sought-after albergues—Refuge Orisson and Auberge Borda—are perched on the mountainside just a few hours into the climb, offering tired legs a place to rest and […]
Walking the Camino is not for the faint of hearted. It requires a certain level of physical fitness, as well as mental fortitude and a willingness to embrace discomfort and uncertainty. The discomfort comes in droves via the pain you can get in your feet after walking miles and miles every day. For those who make […]
There are multiple types of accommodation on the Camino de Santiago but one of the most popular is an ‘Albergue’. An Albergue is a type of budget friendly sleeping accommodation specifically designed for Pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage either walking, running, on bike or a horse.