Three questions about route and accomm.

[Bogong]

G'day,

I'm Australian, 69, and plan to head off from St Jean on 1 March 2014.

Questions:

Is the Route Napoleon permanently closed in winter/March or only as weather conditions from time to time dictate?

Is the albergue at Viskarret open in early March?

The Boss and her sister are coming over early April and will arrive at A Coruna on 5 April. I plan to walk through to Muxia and if I get there in time and am OK walk to A Coruna from Muxia to meet them. Is there a walking track fro Muxia to A Coruna, preferably along the coast and where could I find out a bit about it, please?

Thanks,

Bogong

 

[mspath]

Bogong,

Welcome to the Forum!

The Route Napoleon is NOT closed permanently in winter but it is advised against when weather conditions are bad.

For on the spot weather reports and practical advice when you arrive at SJPdP check in at the office of the Amis du Chemin de Saint Jacques, 39 rue de la Citadelle They can also provide you with a Credential and local lodging assistance.

Be sure to read this comprehensive earlier Forum thread on walking in winter. Heavy snow can fall even as late as April. Be prepared!!

La Posada Nueva and Corazon Puro both offer pilgrim accommodation in Viskarret. The general store also has a bulletin board list of available ad hoc places to stay.

For walking from Muxia to La Coruna see this handy Turgalicia map of all hiking trails in the province.

Happy planning and Buen Camino,

Margaret Meredith

 

[Deleted member 3000]

You will have to wing it from Muxia to A Coruna; there is no established walking trail. There are buses, so you should be able to find a combination of highways and country roads that go there. Accommodations will be hostales and pensiones.

 

[Bogong]

Thanks so much for the information. It fills in my gaps.

Saludos,

John("Bogong")

 

[hecate105]

We cycled from Finisterra to La Coruna on small lanes and tracks, via Vimianzo (interesting castle, Santos Pizzeria on west of town very cheap rooms, good food & wine) There are few villages and many don't have shops so make sure you have food. Churches usually have taps. Good luck,