When is the beginning of "Camino Season"

[jrm]

Hello all,

I know that the Camino can be hiked year-round. However, what is the earliest one can walk when all the albergues are open and all the support sytems are in place?

 

[Deleted member 3000]

what is the earliest one can walk when all the albergues are open and all the support sytems are in place?

May.

There is enough open in April to not be inconvenienced by closures.

 

[jeffnd]

I walked in early March through mid April of this year. I only found a handful of albergues that hadn't opened.

 

[ivar]

It is all year now.. but it really kicks off (at least in Santiago) at easter.

 

[jrm]

Great. Thanks! We're thinking of perhaps a May Camino. Might it be very crowded then?

 

[Rebekah Scott]

yes, May is crowded. So is September.
The "season" is becoming longer and longer. But if you want to have everything open, wait til Holy Week.

 

[Felipe]

I'd vote for April, my favorite Camino month. Reasonable weather, most albergues open.
If you want a a quieter experience, even some moments of solitude, try other Caminos. The Frances is an option, not a duty.