Best route during the summer

[mdflores]

Hi I’m planning on walking the Camino Frances Jun-Jul 2020. As it is the only timeframe I have to walk the Camino; what other route would be more comfortable?

 

[Deleted member 397]

Any of the routes in France. .le puy,vezelay,paris,mont st michel,arles....

 

[Via2010]

The Camino del Norte, because it is less popular and goes along the coast.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

The Camino del Norte, because it is less popular and goes along the coast.

I don't know for sure but I'm (mis?)remembering reading many times on the forum that this isn't a good time for the Norte. The weather may be good but that means many people vacation up there and that makes it harder to find lodging.

 

[Via2010]

I do not think that this is a major problem, as Spanish summer holidays start mid-July. By this time you will be closer to Santiago where there is more accomodation available than at the beginning. And the camino turns inland, so you will not compete with tourists anymore.

 

[mdflores]

I do not think that this is a major problem, as Spanish summer holidays start mid-July. By this time you will be closer to Santiago where there is more accomodation available than at the beginning. And the camino turns inland, so you will not compete with tourists anymore.

Ok I was reading that the timeframe I’m choosing would be really hot. It really shouldn’t be problem as where I live our summer temps run 90+

 

[alhartman]

IMO, the absolute premier walk is LePuy to Santiago--about 70 days. Contains the best of all worlds: France: scenery, food, kindness of locals. Spain: infrastructure, table wine, pilgrim family. And the feeling of even a fat aging body after 30 days of conditioning walking is unbelievable. The CF was like walking on air. Weather then will be hot!!

 

[Former member 49149]

Hi I’m planning on walking the Camino Frances Jun-Jul 2020. As it is the only timeframe I have to walk the Camino; what other route would be more comfortable?

Stick to your plan. You have a lot of time to mooch around the forum and find out everything you could possibly want to know. Then go. Just go. And be ready to be surprised!

 

[mdflores]

Stick to your plan. You have a lot of time to mooch around the forum and find out everything you could possibly want to know. Then go. Just go. And be ready to be surprised!

Thank you!!! I was beginning to doubt my comfort zone. This is a very big adventure for me as I will 70 on my first first Camino.

 

[Mugatu]

Was on the Frances last summer July-Aug, and bubbles were spread out until Saria. As far as heat, I probably only had a handful of "hot" days (but I start early and didn't really hike past 2p). Stick to your plan if this is your first camino, and your intentions are to experience Camino

 

[mdflores]

Thank you so much. Even tho it’s not till next year I am getting excited.