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Maybe walk the Camino del Norte - it will be somewhat cooler along the coast.Hi all, I'm thinking of flying out tomorrow from London to Biarritz to begin the Camino Frances. I have one concern...I've got all the equipment but I keep reading about record breaking temperatures in Spain. That's making me wary as, while I'm in good shape, I'm not super tolerant of heat. But people are still completing the camino, right? Of all ages? So I kind of feel I shouldn't let the weather hold me back. I'm in good physical condition and not overweight or anything...I don't know - I'm finding it very hard to make an assessment on this.
Starting on the 9th, cycling the Frances from SJPP and have got the same slight worry. I’ll be starting a little earlier, proper hydration (inc electrolyte replenishmeant) avoiding the noonday sun and covering up. Added a few extra days to make sure we are not under pressure time wise. In the current ‘climate’ it’s a challenge relatively easier to manage. Hopefull, I’ll be wishing you a ’Buen Comino’ on the path at some stage.Hi all, I'm thinking of flying out tomorrow from London to Biarritz to begin the Camino Frances. I have one concern...I've got all the equipment but I keep reading about record breaking temperatures in Spain. That's making me wary as, while I'm in good shape, I'm not super tolerant of heat. But people are still completing the camino, right? Of all ages? So I kind of feel I shouldn't let the weather hold me back. I'm in good physical condition and not overweight or anything...I don't know - I'm finding it very hard to make an assessment on this.
Some are, many who have posted on the forum have not. Accommodation shortages and Covid-19 restrictions have led some to abandon their attempts. While there has been an impressive number of pilgrims arriving in Santiago and claiming a compostella most are likely to have been native Spaniards and to have started walking from Sarria not St Jean pd Porte.But people are still completing the camino, right? Of all ages?
@tlepr,
If you are prepared for Covid strictures that is first consideration: If so, go.
Second, I walked August 2001 starting in Roncesvalles ending in Santiago.
From point A to B, my black hair became blonde: platinum blonde hairline with blonde to light brown throughout.
That’s how hot August can be.
Buen camino.
Some are, many who have posted on the forum have not. Accommodation shortages and Covid-19 restrictions have led some to abandon their attempts. While there has been an impressive number of pilgrims arriving in Santiago and claiming a compostella most are likely to have been native Spaniards and to have started walking from Sarria not St Jean pd Porte.
If you are prepared for very early starts, and the possibility of having to walk extra kilometres in the afternoon heat in order to find accommodation, you should be fine. Be prepared to find yourself in lock-down for 14 days if any local restrictions are applied. Take a good book or two. Good luck
That’s what we did. Get up at 5 am. Start walking at 6 am and stop at 1 pm latest.Call it a day around noon, take a shower and a nap before going out for the menu del dia.
Depending on how you feel do not stretch yourself each day. One does not have to cover 20 kms plus everyday. Also people start earlier in the morning to avoid the afternoon heat.Hi all, I'm thinking of flying out tomorrow from London to Biarritz to begin the Camino Frances. I have one concern...I've got all the equipment but I keep reading about record breaking temperatures in Spain. That's making me wary as, while I'm in good shape, I'm not super tolerant of heat. But people are still completing the camino, right? Of all ages? So I kind of feel I shouldn't let the weather hold me back. I'm in good physical condition and not overweight or anything...I don't know - I'm finding it very hard to make an assessment on this.
That's true for the last 100 km from Sarria on the Frances, but the first 600 km or so from SJPdP can be quieter in August than in the really busy months like May and September.Normally August is one of the busiest month. A hat is a Must!
good luck.
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