Hôtel des Nations – Berry-au-Bac
Sadly this often vital staging post between Corney and Hermonville has permanently closed.
New Campsite opens in Shepherdswell, Kent
On July 23,2021 an new campsite will open on a working farm in Shepherdswell – Coxhill Camping details at www.coxhillcamping.co.uk
Kipp’s Hostel – Canterbury
I am sad to report that the excellent and affordable hostel has closed. The building at the same address is now a boutique hotel which I am afraid will be beyond the purse of many pilgrims www.hotellushcanterbury.co.uk
Oast House – Shepherdswell
The Oast B&B in Shepherdswell will be closing on the 28.08.21
RADICOFANI – Ospitale Santi Pietro e Giacomo
Change in phone number for booking – +39 338 9205540
2021 Hostel Accommodation
We have always recommended calling 24-48 hours ahead of arrival to check that hostels are open and have availability. During 2021 this is even more important than usual as many places remain closed and others have reduced occupancy.
EU Digital Green Certificate Launched
Source: The Guardian – 1 July, 2021
2021 Opening of the Grand Saint Bernard Pass
Following a short delay the road over the pass is now open. https://www.rts.ch/info/regions/valais/12267231-le-col-du-grandsaintbernard-est-rouvert-depuis-jeudi-a-midi.html
The summer opening of the Grand Saint Bernard Pass
It seems that a new fall of snow has delayed this year’s opening of the pass.https://gsbernard.com/fr/agenda-fr.html?fbclid=IwAR3QYuIImfvl3j0RmOPuJMuhPBKJS4dEuXbFooqfdhAAKu9lVN8f5wlhWgk
Covid-19 and the Camino
From the CSJ in the UK https://www.csj.org.uk/news/covid-19-camino-updates