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This was my first thought as well and perhaps not entirely unhelpful. If you doubt your lightweight boots will make it all the way to Santiago, I suggest buying a new pair that you can break in along the way. Pamplona, Estella, Logroño, Burgos, León, and possibly other towns all have large outdoor equipment stores where you could look for replacement boots. I'd choose the weight of a second pair of shoes over the blisters of rushing the transition.I would, personally, have bought a new pair of lightweight boots a couple of weeks ago; but that’s clearly not helpful.
I wear the Lowa Renegades in the winter and New Balance Fresh Foam More trail runners in the warmer months.I wear La Sportiva. My husband wears Lowe Renegades which are also waterproof.
The Napoleon route is closed between November and April, so there's no decision to be made - the Valcarlos way is the only option.If the Way over the Pyrenees is too snowy, you will be strongly urged not to go that route. You may be directed over the Valcarlos which is more protected weather-wise
My Meindl boots are leather and have never needed breaking in. I use super feet ( greens,) and merino hiking sox.Unless they are leather, boots and shoes don't need a long break in period.
Where is Napoleon route located? Is it the fucsia-coloured route? Thus will I go for the grey track?The Napoleon route is closed between November and April, so there's no decision to be made - the Valcarlos way is the only option.
Thank you everyone for useful suggestions!!
I will go definitely on the first pair of shoes, as most of you suggested.
I will bring myself in case of break down another pair of shoes which are barefoot and weight as slippers while looking for an outdoor equipment store (or alternatively I will keep these small shoes if they won't be so bad along the trail, since they are very comfortable)
Where is Napoleon route located? Is it the fucsia-coloured route? Thus will I go for the grey track?
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Thank you very much! I'm very happy to start the camino, I've been wanting to do this for a long time.Buen Camino!! I'm excited and happy for you!
PS - What guidebook are you using? You DEFINITELY want to clarify where the routes are before you take off.
The gray track is Route Valcarlos, but you will need to be careful. I note that closer to Roncesvalles, it splits, with one branch going in a more easterly direction. I suspect this will take you towards Ibaneta. The section of the Route Napoleon that you would then link up with may well still be closed. To avoid that, where the Route Valcarlos branches, continue in a southerly direction. It is not quite as clear on the image you have provided, where it is obscured by the pins, but it can be seen if you magnify the image a little.Where is Napoleon route located? Is it the fucsia-coloured route? Thus will I go for the grey track?
But you won't be taking the Napoleon route in February, since it is closed.. Actually it talks about the Napoleon road but without showing the track. I have downloaded the track from a precious post found here.
Yes, I understood. Thanks you very much!But you won't be taking the Napoleon route in February, since it is closed.
Download a Camino app like Buen Camino or Wise Pilgrim and you will have GPS tracks of the entire route via Valcarlos.
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