Anyone walking in March?

[Rachie Bee]

Hi All!
My husband Steven and I will be walking our first Camino at the end of March (2018) I’m TOTALLY nervous and I’m wondering if anyone else is walking around that time? Or if anyone has any advice about walking at that time of year?
We will be starting in SJPDP

 

[Anton Muhlbock]

Hi All!
My husband Steven and I will be walking our first Camino at the end of March (2018) I’m TOTALLY nervous and I’m wondering if anyone else is walking around that time? Or if anyone has any advice about walking at that time of year?
We will be starting in SJPDP

buen camino there will be many people walking the same direction you want be by yourself and you will have a good time

 

[HedaP]

Hi Rachie Bee and welcome to the forum. I started from SJPdP on 2 April last year. Wonderful time of the year to walk with lots of spring flowers and the sound of cuckoos. Expect some rain and maybe even snow on the higher passes. You probably know that the Napoleon route to Roncesvalles over the top of the mountain will still be closed in late March but I enjoyed walking via Valcarlos.
Buen camino, peregrina.

 

[C clearly]

I’m wondering if anyone else is walking around that time...
We will be starting in SJPDP

Based on statistics from the Santiago Pilgrim office, you can expect over 100 people per day to be leaving SJPP. Be prepared for absolutely any weather, by bringing several light layers, including rain gear.

That is a great time of year to start. Have fun!

 

[VNwalking]

Hello and welcome, Rachie!
And take a deep breath...it's just walking and you know how to do that!
As others have said, you won't be alone.

March is my favorite month to walk, because the crowds have yet to arrive, but there are still people walking - and the earth is waking up from its winter sleep. But it can be cold, and wet (or occasionally snowy).
You can encounter 3 seasons in one day, so do bring layers that you can peel off - and warmth for head and hands is essential.
Buen camino!

 

[SabsP]

A beautiful month indeed!!
And yes very sensible advice about the layering of clothes. May I add not to forget a scarf or bandana type cloth to put before your mouth and cheeks. I experienced some dreadful hail in March and the scarf was a godsend.

Enjoy the preparations.

 

[Gaenhart]

Leaving SJPP March 24th. Travelling to Leon, then a quick dash away to Madrid to pick up my teenage son, then back to walk the rest of the way + Finnisterre

 

[Rachie Bee]

Thank you very much for your supportive advice! I suffer from depression and severe anxiety so it’ll be a huge achievement for me! I’ve been shut in my comfort zone for too long! Great advice re warm clothing.

 

[Willigsu]

Having many of the same thoughts! We arrive in Barcelona on 5 April with the plan of starting the Camino Frances in SJPP shortly thereafter. We need to get from Barcelona to SJPP-perhaps train to Pamplona and bus or taxi? Reading threads, I’m not sure whether or not to consider Apr winter ? Is there a good chance that Orisson will be open? (I’ve had trouble making a reservation on their website).

I can’t believe this is going to happen-in 3 months!!!

 

[Throns46]

thank you very much for your tips... i would want to go with you guys in March but i am not sure if i would be able to.

 

[Susan Campbell]

Hi All!
My husband Steven and I will be walking our first Camino at the end of March (2018) I’m TOTALLY nervous and I’m wondering if anyone else is walking around that time? Or if anyone has any advice about walking at that time of year?
We will be starting in SJPDP

I leave SKPDP alone on 11th March. The thought of the Camino has kept going through the darkest of times. It’s my first, and at 70 probably my only Camino. I think you may easily catch me up/overtake me as I can’t walk that many miles a day. There is so much good advice on this forum, indeed every day gives me a little more confidence. I just hope I find that so have taken the right clothes. I wear my walking boots all day now, even round the house! I’ve also invested in a couple of Nordic walking poles and some lessons. I hope to really get in some training during February, but fear that my Norfolk landscape won’t prepare me for the Pyrenees. Buen Camino

 

[Gaenhart]

Leaving SJPP March 24th. Travelling to Leon, then a quick dash away to Madrid to pick up my teenage son, then back to walk the rest of the way + Finnisterre

and that plan has changed, and will probably change again. But as of now, only travelling from Leon. But it will be fun, never the less.