Refuge Orisson

Orisson

Description and Notice
Accetta prenotazioni
Yes

La prenotazione è consigliata, spesso obbligatoria. Contattarli però è notoriamente difficile. Aspettati settimane di attesa per una risposta, oppure chiamali se parli francese.

Season
01-April - 15-October
Contact Info
Private

Uhart-Cize
Orisson 64220
Francia

Landline
+33 559 491 303
Mobile
+33 638 269 738
Practical Info
Apre
12:00
Numero totale dei letti
38
Prezzo
45**
Private Rooms
Stanza doppia
114**
Facilities
Terrazza
Yes
Sala da pranzo
Yes
Sala
Yes
Laundry
Filo stendibiancheria
Yes
Asciugatrice
Yes
Lavandino
Yes
Food
Colazione
Yes
Cena
Yes
Bar/Ristorante
Yes, as well as sandwiches to take away
Services
Parcheggio bici protetto
Yes
Accessibile ai disabili
Yes

Comments

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Small place. Friendly hosts. One charging station where you can plug in the usb cable and charge phone, watch , etc located on the central part of the facility. No Wi-Fi ( maybe a good thing). You will be provided w a coin to insert and start your 5 minute shower. hang clothes out to dry on the lines ( if it’s not raining). There was not enough room for all pilgrims to dine together. Some had to be separated. Dinner was warm and delicious. Be prepared to buy your lunch here to take to roncesvalles since it’s a long steep uphill trek.

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Walking up the mountain on day 1 from SJPP is brutal. And, the only place to stay is Orisson. When you’re walking the last leg of the trail , you can’t see the Refuge. Then you notice the finally flat trail start to wind upward in the near distance and your heart sinks. But, alas right around the corner is Orisson waiting with food, drinks and camaraderie. Never been so happy to see the place.
Be prepared, there are no blankets and no heat. It was very cold.
There are literally 3 bathrooms for 30+ people. 1 men, 1 women showers, 2 stalls. They should invest in providing additional bath/showers! Coin provided for your 5 minute shower!

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

New number for Refuge Orisson + 33 6 86 99 82 03

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

Great place to meet pilgrims you might walk with during the rest of your Camino. A roof over your head in poor weather. The short walk from SJPDP means you won’t get far on your first day of walking. But can help you get the wrinkles out of your hiking plans. Bad is facilities get overwhelmed by number of people staying here, insufficient outlets for charging and no wifi. Owner apparently knows better than the guests what’s good for them when it comes to technology. Beds are flimsy and challenging to get in and out of top bunk. In inclement weather you have to go to bed after supper because there’s no common gathering other than the outdoor patio area. A gathering place for noobs not quite ready to shove off on their own.

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

I stayed there for my first night on the Camino from Saint Jean. Though you may get there earlier in the day, I would recommend staying here for the first day if you are an inexperienced walker as the trip to Roncesvalles may be taxing in the long term. Plainly, the amenities at Orisson are terrible: the beds are a tad uncomfortable, there’s a washer but no working dryer. However, I believe it is 100% worth a stay. The views that you get at refuge Orisson are once in a life time. In addition, the pilgrim dinner here (included in the price of the bed) is one of the best I’ve had.

Camino de Sant…

Good meals, pleasant atmosphere . Good community. But the electric chargers for phones etc don’t work. It is a centralised system with cords for all types of phones…but a silly system.

Camino de Sant…

Just wonderful. They were all nice. During lunch they are crazy busy serving food, but always still attentive when you wait your turn. The pilgrim dinner was tasty and if you're vegetarian just let them know when you check in and they will serve a nice salad with hard boiled egg. A highlight. Love the people we met there. :)

Camino de Sant…

I am so glad I booked a bed here ahead of time. I underestimated my walking ability and would not have made it to Roncesvalles in one day. I got a lower bunk and was very grateful because I had horrible leg cramps. Don’t be too concerned about having enough water to take a shower just because you only received one coin. Just keep pressing the button, many people don’t use all of the time they are allotted and you can keep pressing the button, but the rule of thumb should be - when using a communal shower- just hit the highlights (the important parts) and get done so that you are considerate to those waiting behind you. The introductions done at the Communal meal are a nice touch. And the food is really good.

Camino de Sant…

This was my second time to stay here. I really love this place and recommend getting a reservation ahead of time. The communal meal was wonderful, it’s a great way to meet new people.

Camino de Sant…

I have not picked up a SIM card yet and I’m relying on wifi for a few days I hope to find a sim ASAP