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Hi Jenny - Thanks for the note. Yes, i have read some posts about different weather experiences in April. I guess it depends on the specific year. Re: your note about not putting off walking - that is well noted!Hi Laura. You may find this fairly recent thread useful - at least regarding walking in April
There is talk from some of lots of rain and some snow on the Aubrac, but certainly not all had that experience. I started from Le Puy on 4 April and had some rain on some days. I found it a great time to walk. Not too cold, not too hot and the countryside looking gorgeous. Some prefer later. The weather is …. well, the weather.
Bon chemin. It’s a beautiful path.
PS as for April or October. All things being equal, I would say don’t put it off if you don’t have to. If the last 18 months have shown us anything it’s that life is even more unpredictable than we imagined.
Hello I walked the Camino podiensis in 2008. Long time ago. Started first week in April. It’s gorgeous and I walked alone. Wrote a book on it reflecting on women’s history and various other topic.I turn 60 years old in autumn 2022, and, to mark this event, I am walking my first Camino -- the Le Puy route. I will likely be going solo, though a friend may join me for part of the journey. I have done some basic research about the route. I am so excited for my pilgrimage! Here is my question:
At this point I have flexibility regarding the timing of my walk. My only constraint is that I must be home during the last weekend in June for a family event. (After reading posts on this forum, it seems that starting in very late May or early June would be ideal for me but that is not an option.) Does anyone have recommendations/advice about their favorite time of year to walk between April and October?
I think the main determinants for me are 1) pleasant weather; and 2) crowds / difficulty securing accommodations though i can book in advance; 3) flowers, plants, blooms, etc. Regarding weather - I know that the weather can be unpredictable - rain, snow winds.
I’m sure all the seasons are lovely, and perhaps personal preference, but interested in your views: Seeing early Spring rebirth; late spring/summer sunshine and warmth; autumn light and colors and my actual birthday season.
Thank you all for helping me decide!
I just walked half of it in mid September to early October. Had a couple of misty days but it was lovely. Do make reservations in advance so you know you have something in your chosen spot to overnight no matter what you hear. I didn’t and had trouble with getting spots and I had read I just needed to reserve maybe a day in advance. Good luck!I turn 60 years old in autumn 2022, and, to mark this event, I am walking my first Camino -- the Le Puy route. I will likely be going solo, though a friend may join me for part of the journey. I have done some basic research about the route. I am so excited for my pilgrimage! Here is my question:
At this point I have flexibility regarding the timing of my walk. My only constraint is that I must be home during the last weekend in June for a family event. (After reading posts on this forum, it seems that starting in very late May or early June would be ideal for me but that is not an option.) Does anyone have recommendations/advice about their favorite time of year to walk between April and October?
I think the main determinants for me are 1) pleasant weather; and 2) crowds / difficulty securing accommodations though i can book in advance; 3) flowers, plants, blooms, etc. Regarding weather - I know that the weather can be unpredictable - rain, snow winds.
I’m sure all the seasons are lovely, and perhaps personal preference, but interested in your views: Seeing early Spring rebirth; late spring/summer sunshine and warmth; autumn light and colors and my actual birthday season.
Thank you all for helping me decide!
I think one should start when you yourself is ready to walk. Make your own Camino, not anyone elses.I turn 60 years old in autumn 2022, and, to mark this event, I am walking my first Camino -- the Le Puy route. I will likely be going solo, though a friend may join me for part of the journey. I have done some basic research about the route. I am so excited for my pilgrimage! Here is my question:
At this point I have flexibility regarding the timing of my walk. My only constraint is that I must be home during the last weekend in June for a family event. (After reading posts on this forum, it seems that starting in very late May or early June would be ideal for me but that is not an option.) Does anyone have recommendations/advice about their favorite time of year to walk between April and October?
I think the main determinants for me are 1) pleasant weather; and 2) crowds / difficulty securing accommodations though i can book in advance; 3) flowers, plants, blooms, etc. Regarding weather - I know that the weather can be unpredictable - rain, snow winds.
I’m sure all the seasons are lovely, and perhaps personal preference, but interested in your views: Seeing early Spring rebirth; late spring/summer sunshine and warmth; autumn light and colors and my actual birthday season.
Thank you all for helping me decide!
My initial gut reaction is: you're in France, eating French home cooking, so there is no such thing as a bad time. However, more rationally, here's my advice: start from Le Puy the second week of September, mid-week (Tues-Wed-Thurs). The biggest concentration of young retirees will start walking the first of the month (when they return the grandkids to their parents), so you will miss them. Large walking groups will start on the weekends, so you'll miss those too. This will make it much easier to find lodging as you go along. You'll have plenty of time to reach Conques or Cahors, possibly even SJPP, before the October school holidays start trimming down the number of open lodgings and the autumn rains become more frequent.the Le Puy route...timing of my walk.
Hi Laura and happy early 60th! I walked Le Puy to SJPP solo for my 50th and it was absolutely epic. I left Aug 30 and arrived Sept 30. Was a glorious time of year. It was in 2018 when that heat wave happened all over Europe, so had a couple 35/38 degree afternoons, but that was a freak thing. Mostly it was beautiful. Only needed my poncho once. Was mainly shorts and a t. I used Booking.com each night to book my next days accommodations. Never had an issue. Most gites seemed to be on there. I never used a bag transport co, so kept my pack to 10.5 lbs. there are some hilly days but nothing too bad. Used Hoka One One Speedgoat 2 non-waterproof day hikers with no ankle support and was just fine. Have so much fun!I turn 60 years old in autumn 2022, and, to mark this event, I am walking my first Camino -- the Le Puy route. I will likely be going solo, though a friend may join me for part of the journey. I have done some basic research about the route. I am so excited for my pilgrimage! Here is my question:
At this point I have flexibility regarding the timing of my walk. My only constraint is that I must be home during the last weekend in June for a family event. (After reading posts on this forum, it seems that starting in very late May or early June would be ideal for me but that is not an option.) Does anyone have recommendations/advice about their favorite time of year to walk between April and October?
I think the main determinants for me are 1) pleasant weather; and 2) crowds / difficulty securing accommodations though i can book in advance; 3) flowers, plants, blooms, etc. Regarding weather - I know that the weather can be unpredictable - rain, snow winds.
I’m sure all the seasons are lovely, and perhaps personal preference, but interested in your views: Seeing early Spring rebirth; late spring/summer sunshine and warmth; autumn light and colors and my actual birthday season.
Thank you all for helping me decide!
I turn 60 years old in autumn 2022, and, to mark this event, I am walking my first Camino -- the Le Puy route. I will likely be going solo, though a friend may join me for part of the journey. I have done some basic research about the route. I am so excited for my pilgrimage! Here is my question:
At this point I have flexibility regarding the timing of my walk. My only constraint is that I must be home during the last weekend in June for a family event. (After reading posts on this forum, it seems that starting in very late May or early June would be ideal for me but that is not an option.) Does anyone have recommendations/advice about their favorite time of year to walk between April and October?
I think the main determinants for me are 1) pleasant weather; and 2) crowds / difficulty securing accommodations though i can book in advance; 3) flowers, plants, blooms, etc. Regarding weather - I know that the weather can be unpredictable - rain, snow winds.
I’m sure all the seasons are lovely, and perhaps personal preference, but interested in your views: Seeing early Spring rebirth; late spring/summer sunshine and warmth; autumn light and colors and my actual birthday season.
Thank you all for helping me decide!
Oui … et oui.Le Puy en Velay is a magical place and deserves some time to explore before departure. The morning mass in Le Puy was a highlight of my trip (even tho I don't know the language, it touched me deeply).
Do you mean 2016 perhaps? It feels like 105 years ago that I walked my last Camino too.....loveWe walked the Le Puy route to Santiago starting on July 26, 1916, arriving in Santiago on October 10. I was 66. my wife 63. We had an absolutely wonderful walk, but there was some very hot weather in August. All other things being equal, I would suggest starting in mid-August if you were to decide to walk in late summer/early fall.
Buen camino.
Right, 2016 it was!Do you mean 2016 perhaps? It feels like 105 years ago that I walked my last Camino too.....love
Spring, especially late Spring leading into Summer is simply beautiful with all the wildflowers / wildflower meadows and the glorious green panoramas ... many of the traditional crops are in their infancy which is a bonus on the back-end ...I, too, spent my 60th birthday on the Le Puy, solo, leaving Le Puy on about September 30 and arriving in Roncesvalles on November 2. The weather was mostly beautiful, verging on scorching (~30-35C one week), and the countryside at its autumnal best, sans rain. HOWEVER, it was harvest season, and on long sections of the route the loud drone of farm machinery seemed to follow me from morning until night. I longed for quiet! So if I were to go again, I would probably choose the spring, which everyone says is lovely, and take my chance on the rain.
I turn 60 years old in autumn 2022, and, to mark this event, I am walking my first Camino -- the Le Puy route. I will likely be going solo, though a friend may join me for part of the journey. I have done some basic research about the route. I am so excited for my pilgrimage! Here is my question:
At this point I have flexibility regarding the timing of my walk. My only constraint is that I must be home during the last weekend in June for a family event. (After reading posts on this forum, it seems that starting in very late May or early June would be ideal for me but that is not an option.) Does anyone have recommendations/advice about their favorite time of year to walk between April and October?
I think the main determinants for me are 1) pleasant weather; and 2) crowds / difficulty securing accommodations though i can book in advance; 3) flowers, plants, blooms, etc. Regarding weather - I know that the weather can be unpredictable - rain, snow winds.
I’m sure all the seasons are lovely, and perhaps personal preference, but interested in your views: Seeing early Spring rebirth; late spring/summer sunshine and warmth; autumn light and colors and my actual birthday season.
Thank you all for helping me decide
HI From Australia I turned 75 during the Le Puy walk . Started September 22 and walked solo to Cahors October 7 ..2019 . Perfect weather! . Hospitality amazing , food amazing so highly recommend it. Yes much tougher walk then Camino France just make sure you use 2 poles for the extreme ups and downs ! ....Garry Newcastle. If you do go in September check out Medievil Festival which I was fortunate to experience.
I'm hoping to start from Le Puy early in July. What is the pass sanitaire?Remember to leave at least one month to obtain the “pass sanitaire “. You don’t want to be restrained by bureaucratic delays in France.
If possible, I may walk the Le Puy in September
all the best, Sanman ... Via Podiensis is beautiful any time and every time ... I’m hopeless in the heat ...I'm starting April 29, I'm no good in the heat!
Pass Sanitaire no longer required
Yes, as @Sanman has said , le pass sanitaire (health pass showing your vaccines), is no longer required. Bon Chemin!I'm hoping to start from Le Puy early in July. What is the pass sanitaire?
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