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Valcarlos is a good stop to ease you into the camino.
Especially at the end of January when the snow can be very deep.
A good pair of boots is essential at that time of year . I have been ordered to stick to the road by police a few times if the path is dangerous .
Have a great trip.
Hello Karla,
I aim to start from SJPDP on the 7th of February. this will be my 4th February Camino-----that month suits my life style.
As there are not many pilgrims at that time after a couple of days on the road you will get to know everyone and you can be sure they will watch out for you. I...
1) ample plug spots when I stayed there in February
2) Mats were grand after a days long walk
All I can say is that I stayed in Granon in February 2015 and 2016 and I thought it the greatest experience of each Camino. The sense of being a pilgrim and being looked after by the Hospitaleros is...
Stayed in Pereje in February 2013 and no heat and no sleeping bag but there were plenty of Blankets and my thermals so made it through the night. Had to leave the road and walk in the fields climbing to O Cebreiro as the snow was so deep
coming back again in February 2016 with a sleeping bag ...
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