Advice for a couple of 19 year olds (Pamplona to Burgos)

1. Yes, but be aware of the options for each day. Don't arrive in a tiny village and necessarily expect the only lodging to be open. The Camino grapevine is a good source of information.
2. Same as elsewhere on the camino. Any budget from about 20 Euros and up can be managed.
3. Same as elsewhere on the camino. Layers. Be prepared for any weather.
4. Don't take excess baggage! However, if necessary, they can take their excess to a Correos office and they will provide the options. I did this from Irun to Burgos in October, which was not a common pilgrim route. There might be a 2-week limit at the destination office, but that should be fine for them. I don't remember the cost, but it was reasonable. The cost was per box of a particular size, not on weight, but I got the feeling that different people might interpret the correos rules slightly differently. It might be helpful to have someone with them who speaks Spanish.
5. They will be fine!

Chase said:

Hello all,

I have some young friends who are planning to walk the Camino Frances the early part of March from Pamplona to Burgos - could folks chime in with advice on what they should be thinking about for that section? I've not done that section and would like to make sure they get support. Here are some questions to get things started..

1. are accommodations open and will it be easy to find a bed for the night in March?
2. what would you suggest is a good daily budget including accommodations
3. of course packing recommendations are very much needed.
4. excess baggage- best suggestion for forwarding to Burgos for pick up at end of walk
5. any other suggestions would be great.

thanks

buen camino

Chase

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