Is Fraces route too busy now.. Should I go on Norte. As a solo female

[Cmoreau]

Hi

I am starting on the 22 . I was planning Fraces but it may be too crowded, or too hot. How does one decide. I am alone and want the safety of numbers around me.. Any suggestions!! thanks I leave tomorrow

 

[Deleted member 3000]

There is sufficient capacity on the Camino Frances that you will be able to find a strategy to adjust to the number of pilgrims. Just remember that you cannot have it all: start late, walk long days, stop late, stay with a group, and stop in the popular end points. Those are a recipe for not finding a bed easily.

 

[Tia Valeria]

The Norte is likely to have enough people walking to give you company as there are more walking it now than 5 or 6 years ago. Busy maybe but not overcrowded I would think. You are right too that it will be cooler as being near the sea.
Buen Camino

 

[mikevasey]

The Norte will be busy as well, heard reports that's it has been OK in the last few weeks but August is the crunch month.