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Here's the weather forecast for the top of the mountain on the Napoleon route
https://www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/14-days/col-de-bentarte_spain_3128263
To be perfectly honest, I'm more worried about the "up" part than the "down"one.... :) But I am aware of the alternative that @trecile mentioned, if my knees feel iffy on that day.
Yes, that's the site I've been watching dayily for the last...
I noticed your thread just after posting mine :) Yes, these don't look like very pleasant walking conditions, but it does not look too "unsafe", either....
I definitely will, and will respect their advice - just wondering if they will be able to...
Hello again,
starting next tuesday from SJPdP, and looking for a bit more advice. The weather forecast is not as optimistic as I would have liked, and from what I saw, there is snow on top of the mountains again, as of today. I still hope for it...
Thank you all for the next round of suggestions, I think I'll have to walk the Francés several times to try them all out, not possible in one go, probably :D
Michal
Thank you all - I'll note all of your suggestions, and I hope I'll be able to stay at at least a few of the places you mention. I'm quite curious how the situation with albergues will look like, and how busy the Camino will be. :)
Michal
Good advice above. I will also say the Refugio Gaucelmo in Rabanal is a special stop. Another very welcoming donativo which provides afternoon tea for the group. It's worth attending Vespers in the nearby Inglesia de Santa Maria de la Asuncion...
I love the parochials, myself, except for one I won't mention :)
Viana was special.
I've been hospitalera at San Anton and I love love love it.
Granon was great.
I love Piedra in Villafranca del Bierzo and Casa de la Abuela in Los Arcos.
Borda...
Look for donativos - they typically are established to foster the traditional pilgrim welcome and experience, including communal meals (at most, but not all). Tosantos, Grañon, San Anton, etc.
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