Camino Primitivo in ... late March - April

[peltsi]

I have planned to go in late March .. early April. Is it too early? Any potential issues I need to know?

Many thanks ...

Peltsi

 

[amancio]

still quite wintery and wet, you might find snow in some higher areas like Hospitales, most likely plenty of water, puddles and mud. During Easter, (around april 18th, i believe, but I am not sure), chances are it might be quite busy with Spaniards going for a few days. Good thing is, days will be fairly long by then...

 

[lettinggo]

Hola

I went Norte/Primitivo mid March-mid April from Irun and had a fantastic experience.
Albergues will be open, pilgrims to share your time with, solitude.
There may be snow. Who knows.
Bring a little more cash to be more fit for the unexpected.
And yes. Prepare for uphill and downhill

Buen Camino

Lettinggo

 

[chinasky]

I will be on the Camino Primitivo from 13th april and i can't wait to start walking once again! Maybe we will meet...

 

[kevinoconnor2000]

Walking primitivo april 12th for two weeks in 2014. Spent same two wks last yr finishing camino norde. Wat to expect is cold warm sunny dry wet mud dust and everything else the camino can throw at u. Embrace it all. That why we do it.
Buen camino

 

[Deleted member 12253]

Easter Sunday in 2014 falls on 20th April.

 

[T-Rex]

I have planned to go in late March .. early April. Is it too early? Any potential issues I need to know?

Many thanks ...

Peltsi

Hi there! I am planning to start in SJPdP the first week of April.
We need to be ready for snow and great festivities during Semana Santa!

 

[Tia Valeria]

I have planned to go in late March .. early April. Is it too early? Any potential issues I need to know?

Many thanks ...

Peltsi

The Primitivo goes over a few high passes. If you take clothes that will make layers in case of cold, have good waterproofs and listen to local advice (if the weather is bad) it should be fine. Build in a couple of extra days to allow for stop-overs (seeing Lugo etc) or other need. If you have the CSJ guide to the Primitivo (Caminos del Norte F) then it gives good directions and also advice on alternative routes, accomodation etc
Buen Camino