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I'm planning something similar this year. Frances-->Salvador-->Norte. I start from St Jean on May 11th, so I should be on the Salvador around the first of June.In planning for next year. Thinking of Camino Madrid then Frances to Leon, Salvador and finish Norte from Oviedo. Any suggestions on best time for the Salvador. I was the thinking of halfway through May or early June.
Mid may sounds like a good start time. Cercedilla to Segovia is the only snow threat on the Madrid but I would think by May all should be well. Other than Winter and very early Spring the Salvador should also be good.
Sounds like a great Camino plan, enjoy.
Ultreya,
Joe
You must have got through before the weather changed. We arrived in Oviedo on May 28th. We had gorgeous weather going the highest terrain but got hit a massive hail storm descending into Pajares. The rest of the trip we were trekking in rain gear through soggy, dripping and muddy terrain. That said it is a gorgeous route no matter the weather.I walked it end of May, last year and the weather was great - bright blue skies and about 15-20C
Mid to late June last year was stunning. Green, verdant, flowers everywhere up on the mountain.In planning for next year. Thinking of Camino Madrid then Frances to Leon, Salvador and finish Norte from Oviedo. Any suggestions on best time for the Salvador. I was the thinking of halfway through May or early June.
FroYou must have got through before the weather changed. We arrived in Oviedo on May 28th. We had gorgeous weather going the highest terrain but got hit a massive hail storm descending into Pajares. The rest of the trip we were trekking in rain gear through soggy, dripping and muddy terrain. That said it is a gorgeous route no matter the weather.
But then from Oviedo on the 26th to Santiago, via the Primitivo, almost torrential rain all the way!You must have got through before the weather changed. We arrived in Oviedo on May 28th. We had gorgeous weather going the highest terrain but got hit a massive hail storm descending into Pajares. The rest of the trip we were trekking in rain gear through soggy, dripping and muddy terrain. That said it is a gorgeous route no matter the weather.
Who knows. In theory from Leon to Pajares is the drier side. You are in the mountains so anything is possible at any time.Our plan is to start in Irun to Oviedo in mid May, bus Oviedo to Leon, return to Oviedo via the Salvador, and then the Primitivo. Should the weather be ok then on el Salvador?
Fro
But then from Oviedo on the 26th to Santiago, via the Primitivo, almost torrential rain all the way!
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We had planned to do the Primitivo too. But seeing the weather forecast and reading the reports in this forum of the condition of the terrain realized we wouldn’t make it to SJPP in the time we had left. So we decided to save it for another time and headed south on the train to find some sunshine.
Great blog. I plan to do it in Sept I climb volcanoes and mountains here at home so I hope I won't have a problem. However, I've had some serioius back problems that are resolving, I hope. Then I plan to do the Primitivo. I did half of the Norte and had to go down to the Frances at Leon due to blister, and didn't like it at all. Boring and too many people even in Oct. Thanks fior the info.We walked the Salvador in late September and the weather was perfect. Nice cool mornings and very warm days. The blackberries are ripe all along the trail at this time which it's a lovely perk! For my experience here is a link to my blog: Camino San Salvador.
Do you know how many days that this trip would add, going from Leon to the Norte? that is what we would like to do too. We start out from SJPP on the 27th of April, to Orisson the first night. we have to fly back to Paris on June 3rd Would this time frame give us time?I'm planning something similar this year. Frances-->Salvador-->Norte. I start from St Jean on May 11th, so I should be on the Salvador around the first of June.
I'm planning 5 days for León to Oviedo, then 13 from Oviedo to Santiago. Of course the plan will probably go out the window at some point. I did SJPDP to Santiago in 32 days on my first Camino. I think that this hybrid version should take between 5-7 days longer. I'll let you know at the end of June!Do you know how many days that this trip would add, going from Leon to the Norte? that is what we would like to do too. We start out from SJPP on the 27th of April, to Orisson the first night. we have to fly back to Paris on June 3rd Would this time frame give us time?
Yes, it took us five days on the San Salvador, but I would not advise it. The third day, from Poladura de la Tercia, assuming that is where you start, all the way to the albergue in Bendueños or farther as we did to Camponanes, is a killer! If you click on the link and read my story, of day three and day four, you can see that it was a hardship, for us, and for all the pilgrims we were traveling with. It is better to take a short day to Pajares and split it up. I would only recommend the strongest hikers do it all in one day! If you split the third day, which is the most glorious of the days with stunning mountain views, you get to spend some time up there, not rush and relish the day!Do you know how many days that this trip would add, going from Leon to the Norte? that is what we would like to do too. We start out from SJPP on the 27th of April, to Orisson the first night. we have to fly back to Paris on June 3rd Would this time frame give us time?
Muchas Gracias!Yes, it took us five days on the San Salvador, but I would not advise it. The third day, from Poladura de la Tercia, assuming that is where you start, all the way to the albergue in Bendueños or farther as we did to Camponanes, is a killer! If you click on the link and read my story, of day three and day four, you can see that it was a hardship, for us, and for all the pilgrims we were traveling with. It is better to take a short day to Pajares and split it up. I would only recommend the strongest hikers do it all in one day! If you split the third day, which is the most glorious of the days with stunning mountain views, you get to spend some time up there, not rush and relish the day!
There is a chart on my intro to the San Salvador that shows the possibilities of making the walk 4-9 days, depending on your abilities. You may want to look at it for your planning purposes. I wish we had done it in six! Ultreia!
Yes, it took us five days on the San Salvador, but I would not advise it. The third day, from Poladura de la Tercia, assuming that is where you start, all the way to the albergue in Bendueños or farther as we did to Camponanes, is a killer! If you click on the link and read my story, of day three and day four, you can see that it was a hardship, for us, and for all the pilgrims we were traveling with. It is better to take a short day to Pajares and split it up. I would only recommend the strongest hikers do it all in one day! If you split the third day, which is the most glorious of the days with stunning mountain views, you get to spend some time up there, not rush and relish the day!
There is a chart on my intro to the San Salvador that shows the possibilities of making the walk 4-9 days, depending on your abilities. You may want to look at it for your planning purposes. I wish we had done it in six! Ultreia!
Can you do this walk in Mid to late April in an average year?
April can be iffy.Can you do this walk in Mid to late April in an average year?
I started on June 1st 2021, and it was gorgeous. I did have some rain on the last two days.I have walked this route in June, September, and October, and hands down June was the winner. The vast expanses of yellow with the mountains as backdrop make it one of the most beautiful stretches on any camino I have walked. But it is always gorgeous.
Thank you. I wonder how it compares to early season Tour de mount Blanc which I’ve done? Guess I’ll find outI know that @jpflavin1 walked in April and encountered high snow drifts. I have heard him describe the day crossing from Poladura to Pajares and there is no doubt it was very challenging.
I searched to find some of his accounts, and came across other threads describing early Salvadors. This is one. I would search the forum using the terms Salvador and April and see what you get.
I have asked Cuñarro/Ender about this many times (he is the one who did all the original marking and publicizing of the Salvador, almost singlehandedly). His advice has always been that it is not common for there to be too many snow storms in April, with the now de rigeur qualification that with climate change all bets are off. But more typically, the issue may be accummulation of snow in the mountain stretches. And there are places where the snow drifts could be dangerous. The approximately 16 km between Buiza and Arbás del Puerto can only be described as remote. No car access, no pueblos.
I have walked this route in June, September, and October, and hands down June was the winner. The vast expanses of yellow with the mountains as backdrop make it one of the most beautiful stretches on any camino I have walked. But it is always gorgeous.
I have walked this route twice April 2014 and Fall 2021. The most challenging section of this walk is Buiza to Pajares, imo. My April (first week) was challenging as I had to get over 3-4 meter frozen drifts in the passes. That was followed by ankle deep mud after coming down from the mountain. Only 14 km's but I was exhausted.Thank you. I wonder how it compares to early season Tour de mount Blanc which I’ve done? Guess I’ll find out
Very convincing. By the time I got to the route it would be about the first week of May. Any thoughts on doing it then?I have walked this route twice April 2014 and Fall 2021. The most challenging section of this walk is Buiza to Pajares, imo. My April (first week) was challenging as I had to get over 3-4 meter frozen drift in the passes. That was followed by ankle deep mud after coming down from the mountain. only 14 km's but I was exhausted.
I will post pictures if I can find them. They were posted for me in 2014, by Peregrina 2000 because I wanted to warn others that might be walking after me.
I have never walked the route in May but think it should be fine by then. IVery convincing. By the time I got to the route it would be about the first week of May. Any thoughts on doing it then?
I suggest you get up early and work your way up to the Cross to be there for sunrise. It is pretty spectacular.
Elle, that is a detailed commentary of your day 3 on the San Salvador with beautiful pictures. I would recommend someone walking for the first time read your experience.I 100% agree! But don't leave too early. The scenery on the way up is spectacular! Check out my photos: https://www.pilgrimagetraveler.com/day-three-camino-san-salvador.html
Elle, that is a detailed commentary of your day 3 on the San Salvador with beautiful pictures. I would recommend someone walking for the first time read your experience.
The only thing the San Salvador is missing is more walkers. A great walk if you only have a week.
A wonderful blog with such detailed information. Thank you.I 100% agree! But don't leave too early. The scenery on the way up is spectacular! Check out my photos: https://www.pilgrimagetraveler.com/day-three-camino-san-salvador.html
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