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I know what you are saying; the only thing swaying me towards doing the Napoleon again is the stunning views I remember from last time. . .If you have already walked the Napoleon route before, why not try the Valcarlos route this time for variety and to experience some new terrain?
Well, maybe the pilgrim office can tell you if there will be fog and high winds up there. Weather has spoiled the views for many after working so hard to get there! The Valcarlos route is lovely in its own way, has some great views, a couple of villages and interesting things to see along the way!I know what you are saying; the only thing swaying me towards doing the Napoleon again is the stunning views I remember from last time. . .
Like I was saying in my above post....My 20 yr. old son.... just finished the first lag of the Napoleon route about two hours ago..... He said at times....he was in 5+ inches of snow, heavy winds, hail, and rain. He laughed and said it was very tough day.....the climb down was the worst.... the trail turned into a constant stream of icy mud and water. ¡Ultreia!
WOW!! Two years ago today I left for Paris then SJPdP to start walking on the 15th. I praise the Lord it was nothing like what the pilgrims today are experiencing. Stay safe and dry and keep on walking. Be strong!!My 20 yr. old son.... just finished the first lag of the Napoleon route about two hours ago..... He said at times....he was in 5+ inches of snow, heavy winds, hail, and rain. He laughed and said it was very tough day.....the climb down was the worst.... the trail turned into a constant stream of icy mud and water. ¡Ultreia!
but can't make my mind up whether to do the Napoleon route again or opt for the Valcarlos.
Next week untill friday the weather will be good. You can go by the Napopleon Route but with good shoes and hot equipment
If Valcarlos is now, may be worth a try this time. Here is a vid from someone who has done it and compares thee two routes.
For me, I will be taking the Valcarlos Route starting May 7. VERY EXCITED right now.
Thanks for sharing this great video! I will be leaving St. Jean Pied de Port on May 2, 2018 and watching this video helped me decide which route to choose. I'm leaning more towards the Valcarlos route due to weather and more choices of albergues along the way. Although the view atop the Pyrenees is tempting.....Here's a great look at a good portion of the Valcarlos Route in hyperlapse time. It is part of John Sikora's video series covering the Brierley stages of Camino Frances.
I must advise that when walking on roads in France and Spain, they drive on the right side. That means if you walk on the right side, traffic will be coming up right behind you. Please walk on the laft side where traffic will be facing you, when at all possible. Safety first.Thanks for sharing this great video! I will be leaving St. Jean Pied de Port on May 2, 2018 and watching this video helped me decide which route to choose. I'm leaning more towards the Valcarlos route due to weather and more choices of albergues along the way. Although the view atop the Pyrenees is tempting.....
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