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  1. roving_rufus

    LIVE from the Camino Winter Hiking on Via Bayona: Vitoria Gasteiz to Burgos Trail Experience

    Monday 9th January Picking the Via Bayona up again, I headed out of Vitoria Gasteiz on Monday 9th. The tree lined paseo out of the centre was busy with walkers and runners. Glad to find bar by the petrol station (before Gometrxa) was open as by then the wind picked up which made things chillier...
  2. Willdtrout

    Surviving Camino Frances in Winter: Tips and Must-See Places for Vegetarian Travelers

    I’m starting Camino Frances in a week. I think I’m well geared up and ready but I would like some tips on best Albergues, restaurants, sites, events, towns that you feel are must a must see. Tips geared towards a vegetarian will be extra appreciated as I hear that may be hard to find on Camino...
  3. JulioCesarSalad

    Shakedown request: February on the Camino Frances, 35 pounds current weight

    Hello everyone, my cousin is planning to do the Camino de Santiago in February, starting February 1 on the Camino Frances. Could you all please help me with a shakedown? It's his first time Most lists I've found are for summer Caminos, so there's a bunch of extra stuff for winter that I had to...
  4. JulioCesarSalad

    Winter sleeping bag? 0C or colder?

    My cousin is planning a Camino Frances for February, starting February 1. How cold does it get inside the albergues in winter? What level sleeping bag would he need? Given the scarce accommodations in wintertime the plan is for him to have at the very least a sleeping bag and sleeping pad...
  5. JulioCesarSalad

    Is the Camino del Norte feasible in February? Are shelters open?

    Hello everyone, my cousin is planning to do his first Camino de Santiago this year and he would want to do the Camino del Norte this February, as in the first week of February. Are shelters open at this time? Given the winter he would really need to stay at a shelter every night. What is the...
  6. F

    Albergues in Cirauqui open in winter?

    I'm researching albergues open during the winter, plotting them on my google maps so I have quick reference when I'm walking....and I have a question re albergues in Cirauqui. According to aprinca.com there is an albergue called "Bidegain" and a quick google search turned up a possible Refugio...
  7. P

    Walking in January 2023: advice needed for beginner

    I am planning my first ever Camino for January 2023 and would love to hear your suggestions. Reading all of the various info for winter routes, but getting a little lost. :) The elements I need to consider: solo backpacking trip approx. 10 days of walking beginning of January 2023 Good...
  8. M

    Which route in the winter?

    Am thinking of a Camino in January and February . which one ? I would love advice .
  9. G

    Questions about a winter Camino del Salvador

    Hi. Thanks for the fast response. I can write in the Forum, no worries for me. I just didn't want to bother all the users with my doubts and questions. Anyway, actually they aren't that many, as they basically relate to the fact that I'm up to do the Camino Salvador in the winter (end of...
  10. Umwandert

    Winter Camino in Andalusia – but which one? (Answer: Via Serrana)

    I just started planning for a short spontaneous Camino (my third). This time for two weeks in December in Andalusia, because of the weather and because I want to refresh my memories of this picturesque region where I traveled a lot two decades ago. I think there are 4 possible choices: Camino...
  11. Dougie1982valley

    Christmas on the Baztan/CF

    I will commence the Baztan on December 21st and head for Pamplona - I’m prepared for the problems I could face with this plan but look forward to the challenge(s) and a bus to the CF is a nice fallback should any problems be too troublesome - is anybody else considering this route in December...
  12. Madrood

    Via Regia in Winter?

    Hi all I'm exploring the idea of walking the Via Regia or Elisabethpfad in winter. Could anyone who has done this, or is familiar with hiking in central Germany in winter, please give me an idea of what to expect? I've checked the climate data for a few cities along the route against those on...
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  13. dutchwalkagain

    Any tips on walking the Meseta in February?

    After 5 spring/fall Camino's we're thinking about walking a partial Camino in February. Mainly the Meseta and maybe Santiago to Finisterra. Any tips /thoughts are welcome. We will be staying in Hotels mostly.
  14. ChristianF

    Walking the Camino in winter

    Hello, I'm considering walking the Camino Frances this winter. My summer attempt was brought to an abrupt end by a situation back at home. I understand that a significant number of albergues close after October and wondered if it is still possible to walk around 25km per day and still find an...
  15. T

    Winter Camino

    I have done a winter camino already from SJPP to SDC. Planning on going again this January. But now thinking of a winter camino from Seville on VDP. Anyone here done this in winter, what was it like accommodation, weather and amount of pilgrims on route.
  16. I

    Winter - night temperatures in albergues

    A few weeks ago I created a post asking about winter Caminos. May I thank everyone who replied, they were so helpful that I have booked my flights 😃. In a nutshell: a few months ago I started my walk from SJPDP but 16 days later gave in and flew home. This was due to extreme temperatures at...
  17. L

    Camino inglés in December

    Good afternoon everyone . I'm planning to do the English way in the first week of December. Thanks to those who already did, any feedback on whether the hostels will be open? and bars restaurants? Thank you very much in advance.
  18. P

    January/February Camino?

    Greetings all, I’m finishing a very long road of medical training in the USA at the end of 2022, and my first post-training job has a somewhat flexible start date in February 2023. I’m hoping to use this time off to walk the Camino and take some time to reflect on all that I have been...
  19. Sven Kaven

    Via Podiensis in winter

    Hi my dear Pilgrim friend, I have decided to walk the Via Podiensis, starting mid January 2023. Saint Jean Pied de Port will be half time for a day or two and then I will continue to Santiago and down to Porto. I have taken up some French lessons, so I can communicate at least the basic stuff...
  20. The Cumbrian

    Are Albergues Open Over the Christmas / New Year Period?

    If the forecast isn't looking too grim (I like the cold, but being from Cumbria, I've had quite enough of rain), I'm thinking of walking the Camino Ingles over Christmas - New Year. Will the albergues and / or other accommodation be open, along with bars and restaurants? Thanks, Michael.

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