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I never felt the need for long pants (I wear shorts all year round anyway - I live by a beach in a warmish climate), but wore my jacket every morning. I never took my long pants out of the pack the whole trip.
Every year is different so maybe its a good idea to take pants, as it seems colder this year by all accounts.
I saw other people in long pants, so its a personal thing, I saw plenty of people in long pants or tights each day, all the way to Santiago even in 40 degree heat.
I would say not to bring a "warmer jacket." If anything, bring another very lightweight long sleeved shirt, and maybe a scarf or buff, so you can layer up. If you find yourself in unusually cold weather, you can always put your poncho on until it warms up!
What were you planning to wear in the evenings and to sleep? I wouldn't travel without some sort of long pants, but not everyone would agree.
Regarding your feet... by the time you get to Galicia, where rain is more frequent, it will be well into July. Even so, nothing will keep you feet dry in constant rain. Even changing your socks will only help for 10 minutes, so I wouldn't worry about that in July.
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Are the albergues heated if its cold?
Given I have walked primarily in June and September, I have never experienced heating in the albergues. Some of them have blankets.
Hello all,
After much needed research on this website, I have been preparing to start my first Camino from SJPdP on June 15th.
I will be walking to SdC alone, not planning to pre-booking albergues, just walk, eat, rest, repeat.
I have been stressing over bringing a jacket as it seems that the summer heat hasn't started.
Looks like I may get rain on my first few days as well.
1) I have a long sleeve tech shirt and light windbreaker, should I bring a warmer jacket for the evenings/mornings?
2) I haven't packed any long pants as I am accustomed to wearing shorts all day in hot weather. I am not worried about the sunburn, I am just worried if it would be cold in the mornings. From your experience is long pants a must around this time of year?
3) I go trekking and for long walks in my Keen hiking sandals with injinji toe socks or darn toughs. I am planning to do the full camino in these, if they get wet from the rain I have 3 extra pairs of socks and a poncho to keep me dry. Anyone want to advise against this?
Thank you all!!! Buen Camino!!
Hello all,
After much needed research on this website, I have been preparing to start my first Camino from SJPdP on June 15th.
I will be walking to SdC alone, not planning to pre-booking albergues, just walk, eat, rest, repeat.
I have been stressing over bringing a jacket as it seems that the summer heat hasn't started.
Looks like I may get rain on my first few days as well.
1) I have a long sleeve tech shirt and light windbreaker, should I bring a warmer jacket for the evenings/mornings?
2) I haven't packed any long pants as I am accustomed to wearing shorts all day in hot weather. I am not worried about the sunburn, I am just worried if it would be cold in the mornings. From your experience is long pants a must around this time of year?
3) I go trekking and for long walks in my Keen hiking sandals with injinji toe socks or darn toughs. I am planning to do the full camino in these, if they get wet from the rain I have 3 extra pairs of socks and a poncho to keep me dry. Anyone want to advise against this?
Thank you all!!! Buen Camino!!
I hike at home in Tevas and used them all the way from Le Puy on the Camino. I had water proof socks for the really wet days, wool socks for cold days and no socks at all for warm days. And never a blister.
Nope. It sounds perfect!3) I go trekking and for long walks in my Keen hiking sandals with injinji toe socks or darn toughs. I am planning to do the full camino in these, if they get wet from the rain I have 3 extra pairs of socks and a poncho to keep me dry. Anyone want to advise against this?
Yeah, that's definitely a better idea.I usually sleep nakedbut for the albergues I'll put on a t-shirt and shorts when its warm, long sleeve and shorts if its cold.
Buen camino, @metanoia
Yup.I am about to embark on an epic adventure
I mean in SJPP!!I am here in Sarria after starting 17th May in Sarria. It’s been very cold the whole time and very rainy! Galicia is freezing!!! I am very glad I had my light down jacket, gloves and hat! Max temps during day 13-14 degs. Apparently this is unusual and you can buy stuff here, but I would bring at least a fleece rather than a shirt
I am here in Sarria after starting 17th May in Sarria. It’s been very cold the whole time and very rainy! Galicia is freezing!!! I am very glad I had my light down jacket, gloves and hat! Max temps during day 13-14 degs. Apparently this is unusual and you can buy stuff here, but I would bring at least a fleece rather than a shirt
Hello Metanoia. Im planning to start from SJPP on 15th June also. Coming from Ireland, it looks like France/Spain will feel quite like home (clouds and feeling cool) when I arrive. I’m bringing shorts, layers, a fleece, poncho and silk liner. Am planning to sleep in my long trousers if cool at night. Hoping I’ll be warm enough.
I’m desperate to keep my pack as light as possible as after going over on my ankle a month ago, my right Achilles has been grumbling a bit, some localised swelling and crepitus but not too much pain. Am able to walk about normally throughout the day but it still gets a bit sore and swollen after a longer walk. Must admit this is making me feel anxious about the physical challenge ahead.
Am actually wondering if I should skip the mountains and bus from Biarritz to Pamplona. Any advice gratefully received.
1 - yes definitely take something lightweight and warm - even in July it can VERY cold and windy around Foncebadon and O'CebreiroHello all,
After much needed research on this website, I have been preparing to start my first Camino from SJPdP on June 15th.
I will be walking to SdC alone, not planning to pre-booking albergues, just walk, eat, rest, repeat.
I have been stressing over bringing a jacket as it seems that the summer heat hasn't started.
Looks like I may get rain on my first few days as well.
1) I have a long sleeve tech shirt and light windbreaker, should I bring a warmer jacket for the evenings/mornings?
2) I haven't packed any long pants as I am accustomed to wearing shorts all day in hot weather. I am not worried about the sunburn, I am just worried if it would be cold in the mornings. From your experience is long pants a must around this time of year?
3) I go trekking and for long walks in my Keen hiking sandals with injinji toe socks or darn toughs. I am planning to do the full camino in these, if they get wet from the rain I have 3 extra pairs of socks and a poncho to keep me dry. Anyone want to advise against this?
Thank you all!!! Buen Camino!!
It has been rainy and chilly. Long sleeve tech shirt, and a rain jacket layering should be okay. Bring one pair of long pants that zip off. The injingi socks are miraculous. Just make your shoes will have good traction on slippery rocks and mud. Bring a sleeping bag or down comforter as it has been chilly at nightHello all,
After much needed research on this website, I have been preparing to start my first Camino from SJPdP on June 15th.
I will be walking to SdC alone, not planning to pre-booking albergues, just walk, eat, rest, repeat.
I have been stressing over bringing a jacket as it seems that the summer heat hasn't started.
Looks like I may get rain on my first few days as well.
1) I have a long sleeve tech shirt and light windbreaker, should I bring a warmer jacket for the evenings/mornings?
2) I haven't packed any long pants as I am accustomed to wearing shorts all day in hot weather. I am not worried about the sunburn, I am just worried if it would be cold in the mornings. From your experience is long pants a must around this time of year?
3) I go trekking and for long walks in my Keen hiking sandals with injinji toe socks or darn toughs. I am planning to do the full camino in these, if they get wet from the rain I have 3 extra pairs of socks and a poncho to keep me dry. Anyone want to advise against this?
Thank you all!!! Buen Camino!!
Hello Metanoia. Im planning to start from SJPP on 15th June also. Coming from Ireland, it looks like France/Spain will feel quite like home (clouds and feeling cool) when I arrive. I’m bringing shorts, layers, a fleece, poncho and silk liner. Am planning to sleep in my long trousers if cool at night. Hoping I’ll be warm enough.
I’m desperate to keep my pack as light as possible as after going over on my ankle a month ago, my right Achilles has been grumbling a bit, some localised swelling and crepitus but not too much pain. Am able to walk about normally throughout the day but it still gets a bit sore and swollen after a longer walk. Must admit this is making me feel anxious about the physical challenge ahead.
Am actually wondering if I should skip the mountains and bus from Biarritz to Pamplona. Any advice gratefully received.
Hello all,
After much needed research on this website, I have been preparing to start my first Camino from SJPdP on June 15th.
I will be walking to SdC alone, not planning to pre-booking albergues, just walk, eat, rest, repeat.
I have been stressing over bringing a jacket as it seems that the summer heat hasn't started.
Looks like I may get rain on my first few days as well.
1) I have a long sleeve tech shirt and light windbreaker, should I bring a warmer jacket for the evenings/mornings?
2) I haven't packed any long pants as I am accustomed to wearing shorts all day in hot weather. I am not worried about the sunburn, I am just worried if it would be cold in the mornings. From your experience is long pants a must around this time of year?
3) I go trekking and for long walks in my Keen hiking sandals with injinji toe socks or darn toughs. I am planning to do the full camino in these, if they get wet from the rain I have 3 extra pairs of socks and a poncho to keep me dry. Anyone want to advise against this?
Thank you all!!! Buen Camino!!
Awesome! Do you or anyone know how busy the municipal albergue at SJPP gets at this time of year? I'm gonna arrive in the afternoon so I'm gonna stay a night. I'd like to start my camino off there but if there won't be beds I might as well book a room on booking.com now.Hey there! ill also be starting the trail on the 15!
I'm not really sure. This is my first time doing this. But I have already reserved in albergue outside of SJPP for the night so i can start bright and early the next morningAwesome! Do you or anyone know how busy the municipal albergue at SJPP gets at this time of year? I'm gonna arrive in the afternoon so I'm gonna stay a night. I'd like to start my camino off there but if there won't be beds I might as well book a room on booking.com now.
I'm not really sure. This is my first time doing this. But I have already reserved in albergue outside of SJPP for the night so i can start bright and early the next morning
im staying right outside of SJPdP in Banca. how are you getting to SJPdP. Im flying into Biarritz and then taking a train
For warm clothes, especially in the Pyrenees, bring something worn out for warmth and discard the stuff when not needed anymore. Shop a second-hand store if you don't have anything you've considered getting rid of.
The Camino from SJPP to Roncavalles is very muddy in some parts and you will be happy to have a warmer jacket in the evenings. We are in Estella now and have worn light weight fleece or down coat each evening. Very muddy shoes. Bring or buy a hiking pole.
I'm starting on June 15 from SJPP as well. Carrying a light jacket as well. All other clothing is for warm weather.
Hiking in the mountains I use one pole; for the Camino I used none but for muddy conditions at least one is a good idea. It will allow you to lean forward more to be able to pull your way free from the earth trying to suck you down.I've never used poles and I wasn't planning to so I'll probably go without. Thanks for the recommendation though.
Hiking in the mountains I use one pole; for the Camino I used none but for muddy conditions at least one is a good idea. It will allow you to lean forward more to be able to pull your way free from the earth trying to suck you down.
Hi Tollymore, where you start is up to you but it would be fun to say that you hiked over the Pyreness! You could spend the first night in Orisson where you can make a reservation. I recommend that you use tracking poles. Also when you need to, you can send your pack on to the next albergue. I got my pack down to just over 3 kg. I had two shirts, one to wear one to wash.
Also you don't have to walk very far every day. Just take it easy and enjoy yourself. And it's normal to feel anxious. You are about to start your adventure. Buen camino
Ah that makes sense. If I could borrow poles for that segment I totally would! The thing is, I don't think I'll be using them (I rather walk with just my feet) for the rest of the journey and I don't want them on my backpack the entire trip. So I will tough it out, no regrets.
If you change your mind you can always buy poles in SJPDP.
The downhills were the hardest for knees, the hill down into Roncesvalles has a road option which is a lot better for knees, and the walk down into Zubiri the next day is steep as well, with ridges of limestone running across the track, so you have to make sure to pick your feet up.
The next serious down is when you leave Pamploma, the hill down from Alto de Perdon is awful with big stones to pick your way through all the way down - I cant imagine doing that without poles.
I found that the rain jacket I brought, froggers lightweight rain suit, was so warm when I used it that when I needed something to stay warm, like a jacket, it was perfect. I would have carried it anyway for rain, and this way I didn't have to bring an extra jacket.Hello all,
After much needed research on this website, I have been preparing to start my first Camino from SJPdP on June 15th.
I will be walking to SdC alone, not planning to pre-booking albergues, just walk, eat, rest, repeat.
I have been stressing over bringing a jacket as it seems that the summer heat hasn't started.
Looks like I may get rain on my first few days as well.
1) I have a long sleeve tech shirt and light windbreaker, should I bring a warmer jacket for the evenings/mornings?
2) I haven't packed any long pants as I am accustomed to wearing shorts all day in hot weather. I am not worried about the sunburn, I am just worried if it would be cold in the mornings. From your experience is long pants a must around this time of year?
3) I go trekking and for long walks in my Keen hiking sandals with injinji toe socks or darn toughs. I am planning to do the full camino in these, if they get wet from the rain I have 3 extra pairs of socks and a poncho to keep me dry. Anyone want to advise against this?
Thank you all!!! Buen Camino!!
After walking the Norte/Primativo my son an I decided to give Napoleon's pass from SJPP to Roncesvalles a shot just to get a taste of the Francés and one of it's most notorious climbs. I'm getting older and figured that when ever I got around to doing the Francés myself I could just start in Roncesvalles; but having done that bit once I'd be very reluctant to miss doing it again. For one the buzz in SJPP and the entire pilgrim vibe there is not to be missed, second from the perspective from SJPP and as a first day it is daunting, but the climb of you're in reasonable shape is not that bad, the views are phenomenal, and the stage can be broken in two if you reserve at Orrison.Plus the feeling of accomplishment you're libel to get from that day's walk will carry you a long way. Whatever you do you'll likely have a great Camino but for my part I'd say don't miss Napoleon's pass if you have the wherewithal to do it! Buen Camino!Hello Metanoia. Im planning to start from SJPP on 15th June also. Coming from Ireland, it looks like France/Spain will feel quite like home (clouds and feeling cool) when I arrive. I’m bringing shorts, layers, a fleece, poncho and silk liner. Am planning to sleep in my long trousers if cool at night. Hoping I’ll be warm enough.
I’m desperate to keep my pack as light as possible as after going over on my ankle a month ago, my right Achilles has been grumbling a bit, some localised swelling and crepitus but not too much pain. Am able to walk about normally throughout the day but it still gets a bit sore and swollen after a longer walk. Must admit this is making me feel anxious about the physical challenge ahead.
Am actually wondering if I should skip the mountains and bus from Biarritz to Pamplona. Any advice gratefully received.
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