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    What to do in Burgos on a rest day

    ? Is that not what I am asking? If you mean stroll around and take it all in, then yes, we have and will do a bit more next time. yes, I mentioned in my original post that I have visited both twice previously and am after other places of note to visit, The world class museum was particularly...
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    What to do in Burgos on a rest day

    How did you enjoy your rest day in Burgos? We have been twice already so do not want to visit the Natural History museum or the Cathedral for a third time (although highly recommend both first and first or second time!!) We are hoping to pass through in December so looking for places of...
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    Alert At descent before Zubiri, police providing link to Alert Cops app

    Our son had an accident (nothing major) just before Viscarret, we walked to the village and got a taxi to Zubiri. Second Camino we were happy to be walking the whole way. We were not prepared for how difficult this last stretch was, even with walking poles and good weather. Next Camino we...
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    LIVE from the Camino The French Way - NobleHiker Chronology

    I am sure Nobody will help you meet many Somebodies along the way. Safe trip and Buen Camino. I shall look forward to following your journey. Am in shock and Awe of your light pack!
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    Rabanal del Camino to Molinaseca

    yeah, thanks. That's a hard pass!!!! Definitely will take the road option!!
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    Rabanal del Camino to Molinaseca

    Thanks mspath. Will be walking in January; last time we walked there was nothing open between Rabinal - Molinaseca (the Hospitaleros were very clear about this). Booking.com tells me that next Jan we will have options in both places. Who knows. Fingers crossed though. An overnight in either...
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    Rabanal del Camino to Molinaseca

    Can I ask people's thoughts on walking along the road - particularly after Cruz de Ferro? Will be walking this part in January and there will be nothing open between Rabanal del Camino to Molinaseca to break up the days. Last time we ended up getting a taxi from El Acebo as we were quite...
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    Napoleon route now

    Awww, your mum must have some (broad) Aussie in her!!
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    Winter Camino Late Jan-mid March 2022

    Hi Jess, I love a winter camino! We walked March/April in 2018 and Dec/Jan in 2019-2020. I had moab shoes for the first and had light weight boots for the second as I was expecting a lot of snow. Ended up we had a few days of snow and lots of rain on the first which is why I got boots for...
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    Winter walk

    A lot of places close down over winter and even more in January! Dont let this deter you though, there is always something open. Use the pagina nueva 1 linked above, and booking.com if you want something different. The website is by no means exhaustive. We found that mostly we needed to...
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    When does the Napoleon Route open in 2022?

    We walked via Valcarlos around 15th March in 2018. There was pretty heavy falling snow from about half way up (I'm Australian so put that in context!!!!) We walked the first two stages through the forest trail and the last stage on the road. It snowed most of the next day to Zubiri where they...
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    THAT enduring tissue (etc) issue on the CF in particular……

    I have not (yet) walked Le Puy, it is my understanding that there are loos along the way? I am sure this will be a divisive thread but I, a middle-aged woman would support the odd, strategically placed facility along the way. Best place would be about an hour after the last cafe con leche stop.
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    What is open on Camino Frances in Winter?

    I am so envious. We (my family) walked the CF in 2019/20 - Dec Jan. We had the most amazing weather, sun most days and not too much wind. We would wake up to -4c and leave at around 8am at -2c but without the wind it was lovely, reaching around 10c most days. The only icy day we encountered...
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    December on the Frances

    Hi rdupilgrim, welcome to the forum. I am not walking this year, just wanted to say it is a magical time to walk though. I walked with my family from sjpdp-sdc Dec '19/January '20. I was in Leon for Three Kings Day - 6 Jan. We had great weather - by that I mean sun and minimal wind! We...
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    Same Camino over and over again

    We have walked the CF twice, both winter, both via Valcarlos. I wouldnt mind doing the Madrid, however, I was out-voted for the Portuguese (not coastal as again, this will be a winter walk) I started planning but my heart wasn't totally, completely in it. I figured because it wont be for...
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    Have you encountered accidents on the Camino?

    Aw thanks Mabe, no it wasn't terrifying, more bizarre or comical! No cars came by (I was worried they would run me over!) and husband turned when he was about 500m ahead of me so I wasnt there long. I was probably more worried about me son.
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    Have you encountered accidents on the Camino?

    Walking into Casrojeriz with my husband and two sons; husband was ahead with one child and I was with the other, taking photos. I tripped and fell falling on my front (hurt my knees but not too bad). The thing is, I was trapped under the weight of my backpack and was unable to get up. I was...
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    CF in March

    Yes, the Napolean Route will by e closed but you can go via Valcarlos. Monash posted up thread. She is the manager of the sjpdp office and can give you a lot of on the spot info. Have a wonderful trip
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    CF in March

    Hey Roger, I have recently returned from our family Camino (Dec/Jan) where most bars/acom etc is at its minimal and we were fine, some days we went without coffee, on the quieter days we would carry some bread fruit and chocolate. But you know the Camino provides and we usually found something...
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    Help with Roncesvalles

    A lovely idea, good luck with your accommodation. We stayed in Hotel Roncesvalles and it was very nice. Good food in the restaurant downstairs too. I am curious - ok - I am nosey - what are the other 5 highlights and how did you possibly keep it just to 5? :) I think I would like to drive...

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