Walking in June/July - how many pilgrims?

[CatherineHM]

Two American college student siblings looking to walk the Camino in June/early July. Both want a beautiful walk. Both very athletic. One wants a physical challenge and the other wants a social/cultural experience. Are there enough other pilgrims on the Northern route during that time so that you are usually walking with others or making connections along the route? is the Northern route a good option for first time pilgrims looking to make connections?

 

[trecile]

Yes, there will be enough other pilgrims in the summer to make connections.

I think that the Camino del Norte will fit your needs for a physical challenge and a social/cultural experience.

When you reach Villaviciosa you will have a choice to continue on the Norte or take the Primitivo route.

 

[LTfit]

I've walked the Norte twice in June and July, most recently in 2022. Don't worry, there will for sure be other pilgrims walking!

 

[CatherineHM]

I've walked the Norte twice in June and July, most recently in 2022. Don't worry, there will for sure be other pilgrims walking!

Is it difficult to find lodging? i read that many of the hostels are not open in June. Thank you.

 

[C clearly]

i read that many of the hostels are not open in June.

Where have you read this? I guess it doesn't really matter if a few are closed, as long as enough are open to accommodate the demand.

 

[CatherineHM]

Thank you. So you have not had any issues finding lodging?

 

[LTfit]

Is it difficult to find lodging? i read that many of the hostels are not open in June. Thank you.

Towards the end of October that is true but definitely not in June and July. There was not one day in which I had a problem. Use the website www.gronze.com to find albergues.