Dec/Xmas-New Year camino

[rajee37]

I'm planning to do my first Camino in Dec from St Jean Pied de Port, and am wondering since it'll be over the festive period, will many public/ donation alberges be open? Is about 30 days sufficient - I don't want to kill myself rushing but wish to savour the experience and enjoy every day.
I'm on a bit of a budget, unfortunately.
Many thanks for any assistance/ advice in advance.

 

[gville pelagreno]

I'm planning to do my first Camino in Dec from St Jean Pied de Port, and am wondering since it'll be over the festive period, will many public/ donation alberges be open? Is about 30 days sufficient - I don't want to kill myself rushing but wish to savour the experience and enjoy every day.
I'm on a bit of a budget, unfortunately.
Many thanks for any assistance/ advice in advance.

 

[gville pelagreno]

I walked last year at that time and alburges are limited but there is always enough so you don't have to worry a place to stay.you can get a list when you start and ask wherever you stay what's open ahead. As for your budget most of the alburges where at 15 euros a night so you can probly get by on 25 euros a day .30_days is do able but depending on weather and some rest days 35might be better. Its a great time to walk and I hope this helps beun Camino