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Totally agree the only issue I faced in August-September this year was the 30 - 32 constant daily temperatures not usually experienced in the French Pyrenees.I have walked it twice from Lourdes and once from Somport. I disagree about the French side - the scenery from Lourdes is beautiful and in particular, climbing up to Somport Pass is stunning. I would not have missed it for anying. It is the road less travelled but from Arres onwards there are quite a few pilgrims. I can highly recommend this route.
I joined the Aragones to avoid the 39 deg temperatures in FranceTotally agree the only issue I faced in August-September this year was the 30 - 32 constant daily temperatures not usually experienced in the French Pyrenees.
I also enjoyed the whole route, once I got home and reflected upon it. I walked in June and it was a little warm, and quite empty. If I do it again I would do so in Spring.I have walked it twice from Lourdes and once from Somport. I disagree about the French side - the scenery from Lourdes is beautiful and in particular, climbing up to Somport Pass is stunning. I would not have missed it for anying. It is the road less travelled but from Arres onwards there are quite a few pilgrims. I can highly recommend this route.
I intend completing it next year mid June. Will walk from Jaca. I intend walking from albergue to albergue. Doing it really slow. I hope there will be people on the route.
No / yes. Between Xmas and New Year I broke my fibula. I was immobile for 2 months. I came out of the moon boot last week. I am now able to walk 4 km every morning but I am so unfit. My orthopaedic surgeon says I should be ready to finish my walk in June. I am wary. Will make a decision nearer the time. Have spent most of my savings in medical expenses. Need to build up my reserves.Still the plan, Doc?
I do not think we will meet as I have to walk in June/ July as that is my break from university. I cannot go in September.Ugh! docpam, I know what you are dealing with! I hope you are able to make the walk. I walked three stages in the California Mission Walk in July after my ankle replacement The previous Thanksgiving. That was all pavement walking. So I say think positive. You will be amazed how fast rehab goes. And, if you postpone your walk until September maybe we will met on the Aragones ... just saying!
No / yes. Between Xmas and New Year I broke my fibula. I was immobile for 2 months. I came out of the moon boot last week. I am now able to walk 4 km every morning but I am so unfit.
I am not really keen on walking in the Santiago area in 2021, it being the Holy Year.
For me it is from Jaca to Pamplona.Summer on the Aragones must be brutal! Having walked it twice, you definitely need to be able to make the distances between albergues (which are few and far between). It’s a spectacular trail, but lacks the frequent cafes, taxis, and water fountains of the CF
Now I am feeling much more positive.Shocking news, and sad! I've had my own aches and pains, but nothing of that magnitude.
Like you and many others, I'm a bit daunted by the dreaded Holy Year of 2021. No way I'm going anywhere near SdeC!.... 2021 might be an ideal year to re-walk parts of the Aragones! I'd like to walk with my son, who like you, has academic-calendar limitations, and is likely to be free only in June/July/August. So keep me posted. Might be able to coordinate a Camino meet-up!
Summer on the Aragones must be brutal!
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