Crazy Kiwiman
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- Camino Frances SJPdP-SdC 2016, SdC-Fisterre 2016, Le Puy-SJPdP-Logrono 2017 Te Araroa 2018
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Hi everyone
Thanks you so much for all the info I have from your Le Puy threads.
I am looking to walk from either Geneva or Le Puy starting at the end of September 2017 - through to SJPdP. I can not find much information about walking at that time of year and am wondering if it will be too cold by then.
As background, I have only done one pilgrimage to date - SJPdP to Finisterre last year (but am totally hooked). The weather was perfect so I have unrealistic expectations!! I camp most nights (free camp or campground) and usually walk about 35-50km per day (please don't judge - I just love the walking).
I would appreciate any tips about camping also!
Thanks in advance!
Nigel
If you have the time Nigel start in Geneva.
You will get some crap when finishing 2 months later but the start will be magic and you will laugh at the discomfort.
Allow 10 weeks walking plus the stop overs an there will be plenty in both France and Spain.
I envy you my friend.
Thanks Thornley,
What do you think about walking through France during October / November months. Is it sensible at that time of year? (...for someone used to Melbourne weather?)
BTW, great list of past pilgrimages in your profile! - will add them all to my wish list.
Hi everyone
Thanks you so much for all the info I have from your Le Puy threads.
I am looking to walk from either Geneva or Le Puy starting at the end of September 2017 - through to SJPdP. I can not find much information about walking at that time of year and am wondering if it will be too cold by then.
As background, I have only done one pilgrimage to date - SJPdP to Finisterre last year (but am totally hooked). The weather was perfect so I have unrealistic expectations!! I camp most nights (free camp or campground) and usually walk about 35-50km per day (please don't judge - I just love the walking).
I would appreciate any tips about camping also!
Thanks in advance!
Nigel
The weather in late September and first half of October is usually quite fine; the latter half of October and November can be wet and chilly. Once past All Saints Day/Toussaint (Nov 1), about half the gites will close for the season. Based on your general schedule, you will be at the lower elevations (past Figeac) by mid-October, which will help you with the temperatures.
I don't find camping in the rain to be very enjoyable, personally. But maybe the OP is made of sterner stuff.
Thanks John. Will take your advice and start earlier.Hi Nigel,
I walked (2015) from LePuy to SJPdP leaving LePuy in late September and arriving in SJPdP in late October. The weather (and the walk) were wonderful. Warm the first few days and cooling nicely over the following weeks.
John
What do you think about walking through France during October / November months. Is it sensible at that time of year? (...for someone used to Melbourne weather?)
Interesting , looking at walking Le Puy to SJPDP departing in mid April any thoughts anyone on weather . Cheers Alastair NZHi everyone
Thanks you so much for all the info I have from your Le Puy threads.
I am looking to walk from either Geneva or Le Puy starting at the end of September 2017 - through to SJPdP. I can not find much information about walking at that time of year and am wondering if it will be too cold by then.
As background, I have only done one pilgrimage to date - SJPdP to Finisterre last year (but am totally hooked). The weather was perfect so I have unrealistic expectations!! I camp most nights (free camp or campground) and usually walk about 35-50km per day (please don't judge - I just love the walking).
I would appreciate any tips about camping also!
Thanks in advance!
Nigel
It will still be pretty cold in April mate, and you may get snow etc when you are on the Massif Central area. Also a lot of accommodation is closed in the off season. It is a good walk with plenty of towns. I much prefer Spain over France for its friendliness and you will notice the difference as you cross the Pyrenees. Hope you are tramping Te Araora before you leave home??Interesting , looking at walking Le Puy to SJPDP departing in mid April any thoughts anyone on weather . Cheers Alastair NZ
LePuy was the best
Agree totally.
We're currently on the Camino del Norte, after having walked the Gebennensis and the Podiensis. The Gebennensis was magical, but don't expect many people around. The Podiensis was fantastic.
And the Norte is proving to be quite beautiful too!
Hi Crazy Kiwiman, we are looking at walking Geneva/Le Puy to SJPDP in September next year and would very interested to hear about your experience.Hi everyone
Thanks you so much for all the info I have from your Le Puy threads.
I am looking to walk from either Geneva or Le Puy starting at the end of September 2017 - through to SJPdP. I can not find much information about walking at that time of year and am wondering if it will be too cold by then.
As background, I have only done one pilgrimage to date - SJPdP to Finisterre last year (but am totally hooked). The weather was perfect so I have unrealistic expectations!! I camp most nights (free camp or campground) and usually walk about 35-50km per day (please don't judge - I just love the walking).
I would appreciate any tips about camping also!
Thanks in advance!
Nigel
I concur. We walked from Geneva (and a little bit beyond that on the other side of lake Geneva) to SdC in 2018. The Gebennensis is beautiful.If you guys have the time start in Geneva.
Everyone we met on the GR65 from Le Puy that commenced in Geneva were in awe with the scenery and everything associated with the path before Le Puy.
If you get as far as Figeac and have need of help, just drop me a message and I can help out also can help with local advice (up as far as SjPP) and French language. I live in Cajarc so am always happy to assist Pèlerins where I can having got to SjPP myself last year and hopefully further into Spain (allowing for the obvious) this year.Wow, that's exactly the info I needed - thanks Kitsambler (for all your comments throughout the forum). I will move my dates to earlier.
I LOVE camping in the rain (as long as the rain stays on the outside!). I don't love packing up a wet tent and carrying the extra weight.
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