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Hi All,
I'm from Perth in WA. I can only find time to walk the Camino in March/14. Starting in St Jean. Any tips? Special precautions related to the weather? With thanks
Thank you. Great info and very helpful.Hi Mark. Welcome to the forum. I will be leaving SJPdP on or around the 8th of March so we may bump into each other along the way. I have received some good advice from a pilgrim on this forum, mspath at www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/walking-in-winter.16636/. She has walked several winter caminos. She also has a blog Camino Gazetteer which may help you plan.
Buen Camino!
Karen
Advice taken. Ill prepare for the rain and cold. Thank you.I pack for all weather at this time of the year. Make sure you have good rain gear!
Camino Gazetteer is excellent. Thanks very much for the tip. Much appreciatedHi Mark. Welcome to the forum. I will be leaving SJPdP on or around the 8th of March so we may bump into each other along the way. I have received some good advice from a pilgrim on this forum, mspath at www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/walking-in-winter.16636/. She has walked several winter caminos. She also has a blog Camino Gazetteer which may help you plan.
Buen Camino!
Karen
Im leaving from Alaska Which town/city should I fly into?Hi Mark. Welcome to the forum. I will be leaving SJPdP on or around the 8th of March so we may bump into each other along the way. I have received some good advice from a pilgrim on this forum, mspath at www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/walking-in-winter.16636/. She has walked several winter caminos. She also has a blog Camino Gazetteer which may help you plan.
Buen Camino!
Karen
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Im leaving from Alaska Which town/city should I fly into?
Im leaving from Alaska Which town/city should I fly into?
Thank you. Exactly the helpful info I was looking for. Very much appreciated. Ill book the via Paris option.Hi Mark.
I figure you must be flying out of Anchorage so the options I could find were:
Anchorage to Bilboa, Spain then bus to SJPdP, but this is the most expensive option. Bus is about 2 1/2 hours (If you take a separate flight down to Seattle then go from there it knocks a considerable amount off the price of each option if needed).
Anchorage/Seattle to Toulouse, France then train from Toulouse into SJPdP (train about $70 and 4 1/2 hours)
Anchorage/Seattle to Paris (cheapest option) then train from the airport to SJPdP (train about $100 and 7 1/2 hours.)
I know there is an airport in Biarritz, France but I couldn't find anything into this airport.
Rail info you can find through www.raileurope.com but you can only book 3 months out.
Flying back there is an international airport in Santiago de Compostela.
Karen
Thank you. Exactly the helpful info I was looking for. Very much appreciated. Ill book the via Paris option.
Thank you very much This is much appreciated. Great info. Looking forward to the trip.@Mark M
If you decide to fly into Paris you may check for trains in France here: http://www.sncf.com/en/passengers#
In another thread I posted list of albergues on Camino Frances opened in winter-time, but the info was gathered through websites so it may not be accurate for some locations. I'll attach it to this post and you can download it. Keep us posted how it'll go.
Ultreia!
A quick question. I had some feedback today that the second half of the walk is more interesting. Whats your view? I ll need to do in two parts. Have always planned the first part first.
Thank you for taking the time to reply.I can not say which part(s) of CF are more interesting than other(s). For me it was very enjoyable and interesting all the way to Fisterra, but I would recommend to start the first part because most probably the "end" is also important as the way itself for many. And if you'll come to the "end" first and only then (year or two later) "start" at the start I think the emotion wouldn't be quite the same. Bu that's only me
I agree and had agreed in the past with falcon269 that call ahead is a must in winter conditions. Hospitaleros at the place you'll stay for the night will probably have some knowledge on open albergues on the next stage. So, phone ahead or ask.
Ultreia!
Yes. The good quality equipment is expensive. To use a cliche -"Im preparing for the worst. Expecting the best" So I'm prepared if im stuck out overnight worst case. But Im planning to be careful, take the advice of the locals and really enjoy myself. Wishing you a fabulous walk. I can wait to start from St Jean in early March.Hi Mark
I am walking in March/ April 2014. Setting off from SJPdP. I am piggy backing off your thread and getting the weather info which I've been wondering about too!
I am now relieved that I bought the Gortex rain jacket because at that price I was going to be upset of there wasn't any rain lol!!!
Thanks
Theresa
Yes. The good quality equipment is expensive. To use a cliche -"Im preparing for the worst. Expecting the best" So I'm prepared if im stuck out overnight worst case. But Im planning to be careful, take the advice of the locals and really enjoy myself. Wishing you a fabulous walk. I can wait to start from St Jean in early March.
On reflection - after money Ive spent on my gear - if its hot and dry - I will be deeply distressed.!Hi Mark
I am walking in March/ April 2014. Setting off from SJPdP. I am piggy backing off your thread and getting the weather info which I've been wondering about too!
I am now relieved that I bought the Gortex rain jacket because at that price I was going to be upset of there wasn't any rain lol!!!
Thanks
Theresa
HaI'm also very excited for this adventure! You will be ahead of me so would be great if you could send the odd weather info...i will know what to pack when I leave sunny South Africa.
I'm also very excited for this adventure! You will be ahead of me so would be great if you could send the odd weather info...i will know what to pack when I leave sunny South Africa.
Mark:
I have left from SJPdP on March 23rd twice. Spring weather can be very unpredictable. In 2010/2011, the weather was chilly but clear and I was able to take the Napoleon route. Some Albergues will be closed, usually until April 1st. Orisson will not be open so you will not have that option to break up the day. There will be other Pilgrims. I started with 13 and 16 other Pilgrims. Listen to the locals and take the Valcarlos route if weather is bad. Last year, there was a lot of snow all through April.
This time of year you have to be prepared for all kinds of weather. The weather (2011) in the mountains was near freezing but the Meseta was near 30. There were only 5 days of rain. In 2012, walking (started April 1st) the Vasco, it rained almost everyday.
Ultreya,
Joe
Im leaving from Alaska Which town/city should I fly into?
Mark/Theresa:
Do not worry about using your rain/cold gear in March/April, you will. Just hope you do not need it too much.
This site will have a weather thread as Spring time arrives with weather updates. Listen to what others have to say and choose wisely. Last year many started in Pamplona versus SJPdP or took the Valcarlos route because of snow. Listen to the locals about weather once en-route.
Ultreya,
Joe
Thank you. Good advice. Yes I'm expecting rain and some snow.Mark/Theresa:
Do not worry about using your rain/cold gear in March/April, you will. Just hope you do not need it too much.
This site will have a weather thread as Spring time arrives with weather updates. Listen to what others have to say and choose wisely. Last year many started in Pamplona versus SJPdP or took the Valcarlos route because of snow. Listen to the locals about weather once en-route.
Ultreya,
Joe
Hi All,
I'm from Perth in WA. I can only find time to walk the Camino in March/14. Starting in St Jean. Any tips? Special precautions related to the weather? With thanks
Thank you for this very useful link.@Theresa & @Mark M & all others, here's a link to very useful weather site with larger towns on CF:
http://www.caminodesantiagotiempo.com/caminofrances/roncesvalles.htm
Ultreia!
Theresa,
My wife and I will also be a few days ahead of you. We leave sunny Toronto on March 3 and expect to start from Roncesvalles on March 6. I hope Navarra will be a bit warmer than Ontario at that time of the year. We will be taking it easy so there is a good chance that you will catch up with us. Looking forward to meeting you in person.
Hi Mark,Hi All,
I'm from Perth in WA. I can only find time to walk the Camino in March/14. Starting in St Jean. Any tips? Special precautions related to the weather? With thanks
I have been keeping an eye in forecasts. I start in Roncesvalles this Thursday. It looks like by friday we have a week of and high temperatures, up to 20C. Things are getting better.Hi Mark,
I'll be leaving from SJPP on March 14th! All this talk of inclimate weather has got me a bit nervous. I just keep telling myself, "the camino will provide." Message me, I would love to make plans to meet up with you.
Julie Karr
Hi All,
I'm from Perth in WA. I can only find time to walk the Camino in March/14. Starting in St Jean. Any tips? Special precautions related to the weather? With thanks
With rain, melting, and flooding in that region, that will be a great starting point! Have fun. Buen camino!We plan to be in Roncesvalles tonight and start the pilgrimage tomorrow morning.