Laurancetsang
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- June/July 2012 Camino Frances
March 2017
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Hello people.
I walked the Camino Frances in June of 2012 and am back for another round. This time i am going in early march as I have time constraints and work commitments so only have 2 weeks or so. Just wondering if anyone else is planning at this time and/or if anyone has already walked this early in the year. Am I expecting to be constantly snowed in? Are albergues open at this time of year
Hi, I have just returned from 2 weeks on Camino Frances. I started in SJPP with the idea of walking as far as I could. I had a flight booked out of Logrono (to Madrid) with the idea of catching a bus back. I walked further than Logrono but then decided to experience walking back so I returned to Logrono on foot. It was a wonderful experience.Hello people.
I walked the Camino Frances in June of 2012 and am back for another round. This time i am going in early march as I have time constraints and work commitments so only have 2 weeks or so. Just wondering if anyone else is planning at this time and/or if anyone has already walked this early in the year. Am I expecting to be constantly snowed in? Are albergues open at this time of year
See you along the way. I'll be flying out on March 28.I'm looking at starting in late March.
Hi, I'm flying out 2 days later from Stansted on 30 March with my two boys, so I'm pretty sure we will see you at some point. How long are you giving yourself? We have 30 days of walking. Flying back on 1 MaySee you along the way. I'll be flying out on March 28.
I am planning on my first Camino starting in late March too. I'll be the American woman, looking lost, saying, "Perdóname? Habla usted Inglés?I'm looking at starting in late March.
As an old geezer I'm taking it a bit slow. My flight home is set for 15 May. That should be time enough to continue on to Finisterre.Hi, I'm flying out 2 days later from Stansted on 30 March with my two boys, so I'm pretty sure we will see you at some point. How long are you giving yourself? We have 30 days of walking. Flying back on 1 May
Cheers
Martin
A question to the others walking during the same time-frame as me - starting around 1 April. Where/how do you plan to spend Easter? We'll be somewhere in the Meseta. My most aggressive schedule places me in Sahagun, my least Burgos. Most likely, I'll be in one of the many small villages in between. Any thoughts whether that's an issue?
I am planning on my first Camino starting in late March too. I'll be the American woman, looking lost, saying, "Perdóname? Habla usted Inglés?
It's good that you are planning ahead for that...and it probably means what "issue" means. I'd plan on having something in my pack to eat in case no place is open for shopping and the restaurants are closed. If it means "I'd rather not be in a huge crowd of people" I'd stay inside during the festivities. If it means "will there be a hoard of people walking the camino during Holy Week" I leave that to someone who might know.A question to the others walking during the same time-frame as me - starting around 1 April. Where/how do you plan to spend Easter? We'll be somewhere in the Meseta. My most aggressive schedule places me in Sahagun, my least Burgos. Most likely, I'll be in one of the many small villages in between. Any thoughts whether that's an issue?
Thanks for sharing. Although I may hold some concerns about the logistics of Easter (restaurant and albergue closings), my question was more motivated by a desire to get the most from the experience. Yes, I will try to savor the moment.No issue at all! I remember me being " stuck ' in a procession on Good Friday in Belorado. Wonderful experience. Just savour the moments. Especially the atmosphere in the smaller villages is wonderful in that time period.
The walk into Burgos was on Easter Monday...no traffic to speak of and it made this etapa a very relaxed affair.
Thanks for sharing. Although I may hold some concerns about the logistics of Easter (restaurant and albergue closings), my question was more motivated by a desire to get the most from the experience. Yes, I will try to savor the moment.
I spent 2 days in Ponferrada (Wednesday and Thursday, leaving on Good Friday) last (2016) Easter week. It was fascinating! We had booked accommodation a few days before, which I recommend if you are staying in any major city (although the albergues may not be particularly affected). I never noticed any difference with respect to restaurants and shop opening times.A question to the others walking during the same time-frame as me - starting around 1 April. Where/how do you plan to spend Easter? We'll be somewhere in the Meseta. My most aggressive schedule places me in Sahagun, my least Burgos. Most likely, I'll be in one of the many small villages in between. Any thoughts whether that's an issue?
I'll be there in SJPP on March 30 or 31st, stopping in Grisson, too....KateI'm looking at starting in late March.
Me too. Ill be arriving in SJPP approximately March 30-31....See you along the way. I'll be flying out on March 28.
Hello people.
I walked the Camino Frances in June of 2012 and am back for another round. This time i am going in early march as I have time constraints and work commitments so only have 2 weeks or so. Just wondering if anyone else is planning at this time and/or if anyone has already walked this early in the year. Am I expecting to be constantly snowed in? Are albergues open at this time of year
I am beginning March 14-April 19, 2017. This will be my first time and am looking forward to this journey. Hopefully I will see you along the way!
Hey Kate, looks like you will be traveling at about the same speed as meThough I will be a few days in front of you.
Same age and same speed and lots of rest days! Love it!Hi Chaya,
Well, I'm 50+ and training until I go; My next step is to get my backpack to train with that, fully loaded. Will you be walking everyday? I HOPE to walk about 10 miles a day (5 days/week); Then on my "rest days" to do about 3-5 miles (2 days per week).
Same age and same speed and lots of rest days! Love it!
I'd personal message you, however I cant seem to figure it out.
I believe that the Napoleon route does not officially open until 1 April. Even after that date they could decide that it is too dangerous, so you would be directed to the Valcarlos route.Just looked at some other postings - the Napoleon route will probably be closed until April 1st! Will need to walk the Valcarlos route, unless the weather is abnormally warm.
Gracias, Felipe. I'm glad to know the finer and proper points of language. I fear, though, if I sound like I know what I'm saying, someone will continue to speak past my ability to understand. (Now to my dictionnario to fix "disculpar" in my head.)Not important, but it would be better "Disculpe".
"Disculpe" is like "excuse me", a standard polite form when addressing a person.
"Perdón" is rather "I am sorry".
Buen camino!
Disculpe
I'm a newbie and will be walking the Camino Frances beginning March 8 until April 11. My two questions are 1) is there a list of albergues open in early March? 2) What could the temperature ranges be? I have read that I should expect lots of rain.Hello people.
I walked the Camino Frances in June of 2012 and am back for another round. This time i am going in early march as I have time constraints and work commitments so only have 2 weeks or so. Just wondering if anyone else is planning at this time and/or if anyone has already walked this early in the year. Am I expecting to be constantly snowed in? Are albergues open at this time of year
1. there may be a list, or you can check the websites listing albergues, like http://caminodesantiago.consumer.es/, and gronze.com, and click on albergues to see if they have dates they are closed, or are open all yearI'm a newbie and will be walking the Camino Frances beginning March 8 until April 11. My two questions are 1) is there a list of albergues open in early March? 2) What could the temperature ranges be? I have read that I should expect lots of rain.
Thank you Laurancetsang, hope to see you on the Camino!I've not been at this time of year before but expecting it to be freezing at some points and raining. Also not sure about all the allergies but have been told the pilgrims office in st jean should have all the info when you arrive. Booking my flight tomorrow on 10th so will be a few days behind you
The web page you referenced, Smallest_Sparrow, is fantastic! Thank you very much. I will also be bringing a walking stick and lots of rain gear.1. there may be a list, or you can check the websites listing albergues, like http://caminodesantiago.consumer.es/, and gronze.com, and click on albergues to see if they have dates they are closed, or are open all year
2. for temperatures use any weather website of choice and use the past years function to look up weather in the major cities through which you will be walking. I used accuweather.com but I think most sites are able to show past years. that said, Mar/Apr is extremely variable so keep checking the weather predicted as your departure date nears, and take layers to adjust. I think rain is probably a good prediction, and depending on the altitude of where you will be walking, possibly snow. I walked in Apr/May, used my rain gear a lot (ball cap was good under the hood for keeping rain out of face), and the poles I thought I"d never use were used a lot walking on ice or through mud.
Buen Camino
Might see you as we are starting from SJPDP on that day. Did Leon to Santiago this year in March now want to start from the beginning.I've got my ticket now. I'll be leaving on March 23rd and arriving in SJPdP on the 24th.
Might see you as we are starting from SJPDP on that day. Did Leon to Santiago this year in March now want to start from the beginning.
Thanks for the insights. As things look now I'll probably hit Lograno a few days before Easter. Did any of the towns farther along strike you as having particularly memorable festivities?I spent a few nights in Logarno over Easter on my last Camino. We were allowed to stay longer at the albergue as they had word that the accommodation in the villages ahead, was fully booked. It was a wonderful place to enjoy the parade each day. The parade changed a bit each day and by Easter Sunday it was huge with a fantastic family friendly vibe. The restaurants were open every day, so no issues with food. We walked out Easter Monday, through a silent empty town. Easter in a larger town was definitely a highlight of that Camino.
Burgos and Ponferrada had lots of activities during Holy Week.Did any of the towns farther along strike you as having particularly memorable festivities?
Been looking forward to this trip. Bag already prepared and counting the days.
I've just had to cancel my trip due to an upcoming operation which sucks.
Anyway I have an outbound flight from London to Biarritz on 10th of march if anyone is interested. I've been told I can change the name on the flight.
Waste not want not
Started St Patrick's Day 2013. Snow on Mount Perdon, (you can just about see it in my profile picture) but not much. That was it until on the trail to Vianna. Phoned my wife back in Ireland and she was experiencing the worst snow in 50 years so saw it on the news that night in a bar. So no snow in Spain at all.Hello people.
I walked the Camino Frances in June of 2012 and am back for another round. This time i am going in early march as I have time constraints and work commitments so only have 2 weeks or so. Just wondering if anyone else is planning at this time and/or if anyone has already walked this early in the year. Am I expecting to be constantly snowed in? Are albergues open at this time of year
I'll be leaving 2 days before you and walking slow. I'll give you a Buen Camino as you pass meMight see you as we are starting from SJPDP on that day. Did Leon to Santiago this year in March now want to start from the beginning.
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