I'll be going from St. Jean to Santiago next July (2006) and August. I've read that it can get cool, but I've also read that it's so hot that you don't need more than the lightest sleeping bag. Most packlists say that you should take a fleece. But, my rainjacket is Gortex and is fairly warm. Should I also take a fleece--is it needed? Did anyone go in the summer and need a fleece to maybe sleep in?
Also, we're going to be in Pamplona for the San Fermin festival. The guidebooks tell you to avoid doing this, but we want to go (and might actually run with the bulls, if we're brave enough.) Will there be room in the refugios? We'll be pilgrims, but are there also a lot of pilgrims there at that time? Also, the Confraternity guide recommends sleeping in the park because the hotels will be full. Is this allowed? Has anyone done this? Thanks.
Also, we're going to be in Pamplona for the San Fermin festival. The guidebooks tell you to avoid doing this, but we want to go (and might actually run with the bulls, if we're brave enough.) Will there be room in the refugios? We'll be pilgrims, but are there also a lot of pilgrims there at that time? Also, the Confraternity guide recommends sleeping in the park because the hotels will be full. Is this allowed? Has anyone done this? Thanks.