First Camino Oct-Nov 2018

[NotForTurning]

Hi All
I'm planning to walk the Camino France with my wife from the beginning of Oct into November, starting in France and aiming to walk the whole way. Looking forward to learning a lot on this forum as we ready ourselves
Easy does it, I've been told.
Cheers!

 

[mspath]

Hi All
I'm planning to walk the Camino France with my wife from the beginning of Oct into November, starting in France and aiming to walk the whole way. Looking forward to learning a lot on this forum as we ready ourselves
Easy does it, I've been told.
Cheers!

NotForTurning,
Welcom to the forum!

October/November is a great time to walk with generally golden days and cool nights. Do be aware however that many albergues start to close mid October. For lots of personal commentary regarding walking at this time including a kit list see my Camino Gazetteer blog.

For what others have posted re Autumn walking see this earlier Forum thread.


Happy planning and Buen Camino to you and your wife!

 

[NotForTurning]

Thanks for the welcome! I had a quick look at your list of kit and was a bit unnerved to see that you both wear and carry a set of runners' winter tights. I assume you mean fleece-lined when you say "winter tights"? I thought one set would be more than enough.

I also sleep warm so was thinking that a silk liner would be fine instead of a sleeping bag, but I'm open to suggestions!

 

[mspath]

Thanks for the welcome! I had a quick look at your list of kit and was a bit unnerved to see that you both wear and carry a set of runners' winter tights. I assume you mean fleece-lined when you say "winter tights"? I thought one set would be more than enough.....

The winter runners tights made of polyester + elastane
are from Decathlon and not fleece lined nor are they heavy. One pair is for daily use and the other my tenu soirée post shower.
Here is that web page with more info.
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/run-warm-tights-id_8367751.html