Starting on July 15 2020 CF or CN

[Lirsy]

I am planning to start the Camino on July 15. What I'm not sure is whether to start in SJPdP (Camino Frances) or to start in Irún (Camino del Norte). Considering the weather, the logical option would be to start in Irún, but on the other hand, the opportunity to walk the CF during the summer and without it being crowded is quite attractive.

Also, I'm not sure if there would be enough pilgrims in the CN (by enough I mean a minimum of 10-15 per day). I don't like the Camino being too crowded, but I also don't want it to be too lonely.

 

[murraydv]

Lirsy, one thing than might determine this for you is looking at what accommodation will be open and available within a reasonable walking distance each day. July 15th is very early, given that Spain is only opening up to foreign travellers on July 1st. Many places of accommodation might not be open to Pilgrims at that point.

There is a daily update from a guy called Stewart on you tube. This morning, I listened to Day 92 (Spain crisis update day 92). It is about 10 minutes long, certainly very informative if you are planning on going to Spain soon. Link below. He updates every day or every second day, so check out future posts also.

Buen Camino
Dave

 

[Lirsy]

Lirsy, one thing than might determine this for you is looking at what accommodation will be open and available within a reasonable walking distance each day

Murray, thanks so much for the link, I didn´t know about it.

The opening of the albergues is, of course, a key issue.

I am very confident in the Camino Frances. The fact that the Roncesvalles albergue will open on July 1 is great news. Anyhow, Iwill check, at least for the first stages, which albergues are open.

I'm not so sure, still optimistic but not sure, about the Camino del Norte. The lack of pilgrims may force many albergues to remain closed.

 

[Ianinam]

You can check opening of the albergues on the Camino Francés from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port till Logroño here:

Albergues Roncesvalles - Logroño | Camino Francés | Foro del Camino de Santiago | Gronze.com

Albergues Roncesvalles - Logroño en Camino Francés del Foro del Camino de Santiago

www.gronze.com

 

[Lirsy]

Thank you very much @Ianinam !!

That is exactly what I was looking for!!

From what I can see, it seems like no problem!

 

[nycwalking]

Please, pretty please with sugar on top.

If you walk the way do keep a running account of your steps here in forum.

I am desperately curious how this will all pan out.

Buen camino.

 

[Lirsy]

If you walk the way do keep a running account of your steps here in forum.

Je je ... I will!!

Following the information in the link posted by @Ianinam, it seems that most albergues are open or will open in July ... I guess I will not find any problem ... and I will have the opportunity to enjoy the CF in July without having to wake up 4 AM and run to the next albergue!

 

[Diane Borden]

If the USA will let me out and both France and Spain will let me in, I too will begin walking the Camino Frances on July 15 from Saint Jean Pied de Port. Still seems like such a long shot, but my flight has not been canceled yet, and there is still almost a month for my dream to still be realized!

 

[Lirsy]

I too will begin walking the Camino Frances on July 15 from Saint Jean Pied de Port

Hope to see you there!

 

[Lucy Keenan]

Je je ... I will!!

Following the information in the link posted by @Ianinam, it seems that most albergues are open or will open in July ... I guess I will not find any problem ... and I will have the opportunity to enjoy the CF in July without having to wake up 4 AM and run to the next albergue!

I wish you all the best, but it is really doubtful that most of the albergues will be open, but do keep us all posted.

 

[Barbara]

There will be enough, I expect. Might need to use hotels sometimes.

 

[Lirsy]

Due to some official documents that I am trying to obtain, not anything related to covid or the trip, I have to postpone the start of the Camino a bit. Hopefully the delay will not last more than a week. I will start the Camino two days after I can get the documents. For now, I have set a tentative start date of July 22. I am not yet decided if I will start the Camino del Norte or the Camino Frances.

On the positive side, all the information I have shows that the number of pilgrims is more than enough, especially on the Camino Frances, and there seems to be no problem at all finding albergues.

 

[purity]

i’m starting on the 21st and have wanted to walk the CN but seeing all these answers it seems the CF makes more sense. maybe i’ll see you around!

 

[Lirsy]

I hope so!!

I wrote 21st ustas a tentative date ... it depends on when I am able to obtain the documents, I hope it is a little sooner!! ... We will see ...