November tips and advice

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Lukey

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2016

• Oct 29, 2016

• #1

Hello!

Starting my Camino on the 5th of November so will be walking throughout that month obviously! Any tips or advice for this particular month? I know the Napoleon route is closed and I'm kind of sickened because I wanted to see the views, how is the other route in terms of senery ?

Thanks !
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SYates

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First: Camino Francés 1999
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Last: Santiago - Muxia 2019

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• Oct 29, 2016

• #2

Keep an eye on http://www.aprinca.com/alberguesinvierno/ for open/closed albergues and prepare for cold/rainy weather and even some snow. Buen Camino, SY

 

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• Oct 29, 2016

• #3

Great views on the Valcarlos route; just look behind you occasionally.

Many places will be closed, so plan accordingly.

Buen Camino.

 

mspath

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Frances, autumn/winter; 2004, 2005-2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

• Oct 29, 2016

• #4

Great views indeed! See what some of us have posted in praise of the Valcarlos alternate route in this earlier Forum thread.

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/sjpp-to-roncesvalles-–-in-praise-of-the-lower-route.16075/

Buen camino!

 

Tincatinker

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• Oct 29, 2016

• #5

Falcon's advice is very sound there are some spectacular views behind as well as before. The Valcarlos combines with the R. Napoleon at Ibaneta at 1057m. In winter, and particularly in snow, the recommended route of descent follows the road. You will be blessed by glimpses of Navarre to come.

 

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Lukey

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2016

• Oct 29, 2016

• #6

Roll on next weekend! very excited!

 

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whariwharangi

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• Oct 30, 2016

• #7

Route Napoleon is overrated. If you want to see mountain scenery go to Somport.