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I have walked from SJPP twice, the first was 30 March 2019 so I had to use the Vacarlos route the weather was wonderful, very warm.
The second time was in July 2023, it was a very grey day, I mentioned to the volunteers in the pilgrim office...
This isn't aimed at you, after the update, but at others who might come to this thread with a similar question on another day.
Thoughts? Very foolish.
There is a thread elsewhere on the forum about which the most dangerous stage of the Camino...
The Valcarlos route will be wet too, but at least it's not exposed except at the very top. I never walked on the road; part of the way through the forest is very steep so unlikely to be muddy. Once you meet the road again at the top of the steep...
I think, generally speaking, if the PO in St Jean advises against the Route Napoleon then that’s it. No further or detailed explanation should be required. They don’t offer such advice on a whimsy but after consideration of forecasts and...
UPDATE. I went back at 7:55 pm and spoke the the American girl. She said absolutely no passage via Napoleon because of snow. She explained it well. Glad I went back. She was impossibly busy when I was here earlier so I didn’t get a chance to...
I'm not sure why someone in France should be expected to speak Spanish, or English, yes, it's nice but I never expect it.
I have found a translation app works wonders when I need specific information.
I understand everyone's concern about safety (and language...though the OP is fluent in two languages), but perhaps piling on someone asking genuine questions in good faith isn't the best look for us?
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