The walk from St Jean Pied de Port to Orisson was physically tough but enormously rewarding, in terms of both views and the satisfaction of completing a physical challenge.  We stayed at Refuge Orisson which offered dormitory style accommodation and communal dining. We bunked down in a six bed dormitory, the five of us and a poor beleaguered Brazilian girl. We learnt that while we all love each other, dormitory living is not for us – thank god we have hotel rooms booked for the rest of the journey.  For anybody undertaking the Camino we would certainly recommend staying at Orisson.

  

A tough climb into Orisson

Soaking up the sun