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  1. Fritz

    Winter Camino December & January

    Hi all, I've been reading a number of posts from the veterans here (thank you all) about late fall Caminos. I'm planning a walk from Santiago to Rome, and I'm still in the early idea gathering. One possibility is to leave Santiago in early December, which leads me to my questions. I know no...
  2. Camino Frances after Ilarratz

    Camino Frances after Ilarratz

    This was the scene at The Abbey of Eskirotz & Ilarratz on Saturday morning. (14.03.14) We invited these three German pilgrims - Robert, Alena and Christian in for a welcome cup of coffee.
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  3. ivar

    O Cebreiro in the snow

    O Cebreiro, February 2015 by ivar posted A moment ago
  4. beiramar

    Loads of snow at O Cebreiro!

    Here's some pictures I took earlier this week: http://imgur.com/a/ItiC4 If you don't like the cold: avoid higher altitudes! If you fancy walking through the winter wonderland: now is the time to go!
  5. Snow, Snow, Snow

    Snow, Snow, Snow

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  6. C

    February start on the Via Gebenensis

    Hey there pilgrims, So I'm going to be starting my Camino in February from Geneva. The route I'm planning will take me through Le Puy and then you all know the story from there. I'm fully aware of the cold, with a bit of luck though it won't dip below freezing for too many nights and by the...
  7. MJB

    Short winter Camino notes

    General notes after a short winter Camino (11-21 Dec 2014, Hornillos del Camino to Villafranca del Bierzo) Sleeping bag. All those lists that suggest a sleeping bag good to 30 degrees are not recommending that you camp out. They are recognizing that quite a few albergues shut off the heat at...
  8. ivar

    Winter Pilgrims: open albergues 2014-12-26

    Winter Pilgrims: open albergues http://www.aprinca.com/alberguesinvierno/
  9. D

    Winter 2014-15

    Snow and wind warnings today and tomorrow for Roncesvalles. Snow accumulations to 10cm. http://www.aemet.es/es/eltiempo/prediccion/avisos?w=hoy&l=743103
  10. C

    albergues recommendations for winter starting in Astorga

    I'll be starting the camino in Astorgas on 28th December and just wondering if anyone has any recommendations for albergues open during the winter. Will any actually be open on the 31st December? thanks in advance
  11. Amanda Surbey

    What to pack for Monday?

    Ah, the months of provisioning and planning are behind me. Monday is it. And I'm going back and forth about so many things -- all clothing-related. At home I just keep all my gear in the back of my car and I always offer to drive my fellow hikers so I can make my final decisions about what to...
  12. S

    VDLP in Winter

    We're thinking of hiking the VDLP in Jan or Feb.. I'd love to hear about your experience doing the same! How's the weather? Are the albergues open? How many people are hiking? The stages seem very long; I maxed out at 27 km in the Frances. We would consider camping, but we're not keen on...
  13. S

    Camino during Christmas and Newyear

    Dear All, I'm thinking about walking part of the Camino from appr. December 23 till January 3...any good tips and tricks available ???? Many thanks ! Saskia.
  14. beiramar

    First two weeks of December- which route to go?

    Hey peregrinos and peregrinas, My fiancé and me will have the first two weeks of December off and are thinking about getting a slightly different Camino experience. As a bit of background information: walked the caminho Português three times, also did Fisterra. We live in Porto and hiked...
  15. Daxzentzu

    November,December & January Camino

    I will start my pilgrimage, Camino Frances, during November, 2014. I hope that veteran camino "winter walkers" here, may provide me with insights, for walking at this time of year There is a saying that ignorance is bliss which means I should just let go and just let it happen. But my rugby...
  16. brawblether

    A wintery meseta

    I am not the blog writing type but I will drop by here from time to time over the next few weeks with brief updates of my walk from Logrono to Leon. The winter walkers who have posted practical information on this forum have been invaluable to my own walk preparations and so I wanted to be able...
  17. transmir

    Camino del Norte February 2014

    I walked the Camino de Santiago last Feb. - March. I am now interested in completing the Camino del Norte from Irun to Santaigo beginning in mid to late February. I was inquiring if anyone plans to walk during this timeframe.
  18. Fiona Brophy

    February Camino

    I'm returning to Leon on 1 February, to walk those stages to Santiago. What can I expect in terms of weather and temperatures?! John Brierley's advice is "lots of thermals" ...
  19. A

    Camino route - 1 week - February

    Hi, Have some time off work in February so planning to spend a week on the Camino Frances. Anyone any suggestions for a route? thanks Andrew

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