Starting in Geneva, early February

[Dan.inRealLife]

Hi everyone,

Well my trip last fall fell through (see my intro thread if needed!) and I'll be heading to Geneva in early Feb to start my walk. I plan on doing Geneva - Le Puy (about 15 days), returning home for some business (I live near Lyon) and then off to Le Puy to do the Le Puy - Santiago lane.

I know this is probably ultra-low season, but I'm packing winter survival gear / tent etc in case anything isn't open. If anyone will be travelling this route in roughly the same time frame, let me know, I doubt I'll see many people!

Dan

 

[Dan.inRealLife]

Weather forecast for next week, highs of -2C, lows in the minus teens. Same for the Arles / Le Puy routes! Forsee another delay coming, hrmpf! That'll teach me to try and do a Feb departure.

 

[Dan.inRealLife]

Well the cold front here in Europe delayed my start, but I'll be leaving from Geneva in early March now. Don't expect to see many fellow pilgrims on the Geneva-Le Puy stretch in March, but if you happen to be in the area shoot me an IM here and we'll try to meet up. If all goes well will be getting to Santiago in mid May!

Dan

 

[KiwiNomad06]

I've just been looking at an account by a Frenchman who was on the Geneva route in April 2008. He talks about how hard it was on his ten day journey to Le Puy- with rain, sleet, snow.... All the best!
Margaret

 

[Dan.inRealLife]

Hi everyone,

Finally on the way, had to start a little closer to home than Geneva, but looking forward to getting to Le Puy now! Will be updating my blog when possible, feel free to follow along: http://anythingbutfrench.blogspot.com

Thanks and best wishes to everyone!