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If you want to know what the weather will be like at the pass search for Collado de Bentarte on Meteoblue
https://www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/14-days/col-de-bentarte_spain_3128263
I agree with @Pafayac - late April is the lead up to one of the busiest times in SJPdP, which is the beginning of May. Last year April was the 3rd busiest months after May and September.
This list from the Wise Pilgrim app describes the different kinds of private accommodations found in Spain. In addition many albergues also offer private rooms.
Are you on Facebook? If you are just follow the link and join that group.
Here's a link to the specific post:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/869651420073723/permalink/2076364069402446/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v
You can respond directly to the post.
When you mention or recommend a Camino group on Facebook it's a good idea to provide a URL to the specific group. There are several named "Camino Francés"
Here's a link to the group where this was posted:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/869651420073723/
Also look for hostales, which are small, often family run hotels, similar to pensiones, but in my experience hostal rooms always have private bathrooms, but pensiones often have shared bathrooms.
As far as the luggage goes, you can arrange transfer on a day to day basis. I would only book my first few nights before leaving home, then as I understand how far I'm comfortable walking each day I would book a day or two ahead.
You have a lot of time to plan and learn how bookings and...
While many people love Camino families and the social aspect of the Camino, there are also many who are looking for solitude, as you are. In general, people will respect your desire to be alone.
Here are some threads about introverts on the Camino that may have some good strategies and advice...
The OP of that thread mentioned that two pilgrims said that there had been a €12000 fine, but we have zero proof that this happened.
I am going to close this thread, because it's all based on hearsay. If and when it makes the Spanish news, we can reopen it.
The different labels for members is a function of how many posts you have made, not the length of time that you have been on the forum. You can change this label yourself in your account settings under "account details."
You will find what you are looking for on Gronze.com
The (approximate) prices are listed, and donativo (not free!) places are indicated with a D.
https://www.gronze.com/camino-frances
Where and how did you book Roncesvalles?
This site is run by Ivar at in Santiago de Compostela.
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