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- I plan to do my first Camino this year
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I’m starting from St Jean 20Sep. First night just to Orisson. You can chat to me on the way. CooeeHi all,
I am sorry to post another "whats the best time to travel" post... but I have spent hours over the past week researching this topic and keep coming up against conflicting opinions.
I am aiming to travel to Biarritz and then train to SJPP and start my Camino from there. Unfortunately I am unable to take many days off from work at one time so I am quite limited in how many days I can travel. Most likely I will only have 4-5 days.
I am trying to decide when in September to travel. I have read that at the start of the month it can be very crowded and busy and difficult to get beds. I want this trip to be relaxed and I don't want to feel like I am racing other pilgrims to get to towns early to get a bed!!
So I am leaning towards travelling over and starting from SJPP on Friday 21st September. However, other reports seem to suggest that the weather at the end of September is more unpredictable, more likely to be colder and wetter? I've also read that it can be almost too quiet at this time of year?!!
Ideally I would prefer to start Fri 21st September but not at the expense of bad weather and an isolated journey!! Could someone who is more experienced with the Camino at this time of year please offer some advice to clarify for me please??
Thanks very much
I am sorry to post another "whats the best time to travel" post... but I have spent hours over the past week researching this topic and keep coming up against conflicting opinions.
I've also read that it can be almost too quiet at this time of year?!!
Yes I did - I think so anyway! I am currently away from home overseas and I do not have all my Camino planning documentation with me. But thanks for reminding me to check when I get back home end-Jul. Aug and Sep until I leave for St Jean is my ‘time to focus on the details’ time. I accept that I have over planned - too long in the military I expect. Have also booked at Ronescevalles - must check that also. Hoping we meet on the Way. CooeeHi Geoff, Did you book to stay in Refuge Orisson already? I sent them an email a few weeks ago and haven't heard back so wasn't sure what the best way to get in contact with them would be?
tHi all,
I am sorry to post another "whats the best time to travel" post... but I have spent hours over the past week researching this topic and keep coming up against conflicting opinions.
I am aiming to travel to Biarritz and then train to SJPP and start my Camino from there. Unfortunately I am unable to take many days off from work at one time so I am quite limited in how many days I can travel. Most likely I will only have 4-5 days.
I am trying to decide when in September to travel. I have read that at the start of the month it can be very crowded and busy and difficult to get beds. I want this trip to be relaxed and I don't want to feel like I am racing other pilgrims to get to towns early to get a bed!!
So I am leaning towards travelling over and starting from SJPP on Friday 21st September. However, other reports seem to suggest that the weather at the end of September is more unpredictable, more likely to be colder and wetter? I've also read that it can be almost too quiet at this time of year?!!
Ideally I would prefer to start Fri 21st September but not at the expense of bad weather and an isolated journey!! Could someone who is more experienced with the Camino at this time of year please offer some advice to clarify for me please??
Thanks very much
Do you have 4-5 days travel time outside your walking time, or do you have 4-5 days of walking time?I am quite limited in how many days I can travel. Most likely I will only have 4-5 days.
I cannot imagine any place on the Camino Frances being "too quiet" at any time in September-early October. Where did you read this?I've also read that it can be almost too quiet at this time of year?!!
There can be no clarification beyond what you and we already know - early September is very busy, late September is busy, early October still has plenty of people, and the weather cools down as we move into the autumn. It is always unpredictable and we cannot forecast it with any degree of certainty.Could someone who is more experienced with the Camino at this time of year please offer some advice to clarify for me please??
Hi all,
I am sorry to post another "whats the best time to travel" post... but I have spent hours over the past week researching this topic and keep coming up against conflicting opinions.
I am aiming to travel to Biarritz and then train to SJPP and start my Camino from there. Unfortunately I am unable to take many days off from work at one time so I am quite limited in how many days I can travel. Most likely I will only have 4-5 days.
I am trying to decide when in September to travel. I have read that at the start of the month it can be very crowded and busy and difficult to get beds. I want this trip to be relaxed and I don't want to feel like I am racing other pilgrims to get to towns early to get a bed!!
So I am leaning towards travelling over and starting from SJPP on Friday 21st September. However, other reports seem to suggest that the weather at the end of September is more unpredictable, more likely to be colder and wetter? I've also read that it can be almost too quiet at this time of year?!!
Ideally I would prefer to start Fri 21st September but not at the expense of bad weather and an isolated journey!! Could someone who is more experienced with the Camino at this time of year please offer some advice to clarify for me please??
Thanks very much
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