Is there trees?

[Debianne]

This may seem a silly question but I'm led to believe there is no such thing.

I will be starting Francis way. Is it all a barron hike or are there trees and greenery/scenery on walk? I'm planning on late Aug/early Sept, 2014.

Thank you for any input!

Debi

 

[Deleted member 3000]

There are long stretches with very few trees. On the other hand, there are long stretches with lots of trees. In 450 miles the terrain and vegetation change quite a bit.

 

[dougfitz]

The vegetation on the Camino Frances varies from forest to open farmland. The scenery from the flat open plains of the meseta to snow clad mountain peaks. The colours in early spring varied, with verdant greens in the Pyrenees, the browns of newly sown farmland around Castrojeriz and the greys and browns of stone villages. The terrain varies from being relatively steep and rugged in the Pyrenees to the gentle rolling hills of Galicia. You will see forest and farmland, little villages, major towns and magnificent cities, urban sprawl and abandoned houses.

You might be bored by the unchanging vista crossing the meseta, but entranced by the valleys and streams in Galicia. You can walk on Roman roads and modern pathways, quiet country roads and along busy city streets. You can feel comfortable walking alone along deserted country roads even if you have never done so before, and frustrated walking city and suburban streets much the same as you might do every day at home.

It is a walk of contrasts there for you to enjoy, if that is your inclination.

 

[KinkyOne]

@Debianne

Maybe take a few peaks in this docu-series by our forum member @GunnarW and a lot will be much clearer:
http://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/movie-radio-buen-camino-a-r-r-i-v-a-l.12338/

Enjoy!

 

[reg2450]

Not on the Meseta. Not many at least...

 

[StuartM]

Once you get into Galicia there are forests everywhere. In fact, the forests of the last couple of days of walking were one of the highlights. I did it late autumn/early winter last year and the forest sections were absolutely spectacular. I remember parts of the path that were damn near hazardous because it was so deep with chestnuts.