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From the traditional starting point, France I believe.Which camino? Where do you intend to start walking? If you could be more specific you may find more useful answers.
There are many different caminos - most entirely within Spain but the most famous being the Camino Frances which does indeed start in France. Many people choose to walk from Saint Jean Pied de Port but others start at different points closer to Santiago. Walking in winter is possible but it is a lot more difficult for a number of reasons. Firstly, many of the albergues, bars and restaurants which support pilgrims are closed over the winter and so you may need to cover more ground each day. Secondly, weather is far more unpredictable with a greater likelihood of serious rain at all levels and of snow and ice in the more mountainous sections. Do you have experience of walking over rocky mountain paths in snow and ice and in sub-zero temperatures? Many albergues which do remain open are very poorly heated in the winter months and therefore a heavier sleeping bag and warmer clothing must be carried - a significant weight increase over the minimal gear needed for a summer walk.From the traditional starting point, France I believe.