January/February Camino?

pursuitofsanity said:

Greetings all,
I’m finishing a very long road of medical training in the USA at the end of 2022, and my first post-training job has a somewhat flexible start date in February 2023. I’m hoping to use this time off to walk the Camino and take some time to reflect on all that I have been through and learned in training, and on all the things that are coming as I start my independent career. I know that January/February is not a traditionally busy time, and that the weather might not be ideal… although I am from a colder, snowier part of the USA, so the temperatures that I’m finding online don’t seem too intimidating (I’ll be training in colder weather than I’ll be walking in.) I’m flexible on route, although I do want to work with a tour company that will help with logistics.

So, has anyone here had done a winter Camino? Tips on routes or companies to work with that are going to be best for the off season? Any other suggestions at all?

Thanks so much!

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trecile said:

However many of these companies don't operate in January and February.

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pursuitofsanity said:

Greetings all,
I’m finishing a very long road of medical training in the USA at the end of 2022, and my first post-training job has a somewhat flexible start date in February 2023. I’m hoping to use this time off to walk the Camino and take some time to reflect on all that I have been through and learned in training, and on all the things that are coming as I start my independent career. I know that January/February is not a traditionally busy time, and that the weather might not be ideal… although I am from a colder, snowier part of the USA, so the temperatures that I’m finding online don’t seem too intimidating (I’ll be training in colder weather than I’ll be walking in.) I’m flexible on route, although I do want to work with a tour company that will help with logistics.

So, has anyone here had done a winter Camino? Tips on routes or companies to work with that are going to be best for the off season? Any other suggestions at all?

Thanks so much!

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pursuitofsanity said:

Greetings all,
I’m finishing a very long road of medical training in the USA at the end of 2022, and my first post-training job has a somewhat flexible start date in February 2023. I’m hoping to use this time off to walk the Camino and take some time to reflect on all that I have been through and learned in training, and on all the things that are coming as I start my independent career. I know that January/February is not a traditionally busy time, and that the weather might not be ideal… although I am from a colder, snowier part of the USA, so the temperatures that I’m finding online don’t seem too intimidating (I’ll be training in colder weather than I’ll be walking in.) I’m flexible on route, although I do want to work with a tour company that will help with logistics.

So, has anyone here had done a winter Camino? Tips on routes or companies to work with that are going to be best for the off season? Any other suggestions at all?

Thanks so much!

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frank rawley said:

I love winter caminos! I have done st Jean to the sea three times in the winter and am starting my fourth on Jan 11. Never had a problem with an albergue or a place to eat. I live in Florida USA and found the temp on the winter camino to be very comfortable. See you in Jan!

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