When is the beginning of "Camino Season"

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jrm

Active Member

• Jul 22, 2014

• #1

Hello all,

I know that the Camino can be hiked year-round. However, what is the earliest one can walk when all the albergues are open and all the support sytems are in place?

 

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• Jul 22, 2014

• #2

jrm said:

what is the earliest one can walk when all the albergues are open and all the support sytems are in place?

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May.

There is enough open in April to not be inconvenienced by closures.

 

jeffnd

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Time of past OR future Camino

March/April 2014

• Jul 23, 2014

• #3

I walked in early March through mid April of this year. I only found a handful of albergues that hadn't opened.

 

ivar

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• Jul 23, 2014

• #4

It is all year now.. but it really kicks off (at least in Santiago) at easter.

 

J

jrm

Active Member

• Aug 1, 2014

• #5

Great. Thanks! We're thinking of perhaps a May Camino. Might it be very crowded then?

 

Rebekah Scott

Camino Busybody

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Many, various, and continuing.

• Aug 2, 2014

• #6

yes, May is crowded. So is September.
The "season" is becoming longer and longer. But if you want to have everything open, wait til Holy Week.

 

Felipe

Veteran Member

• Aug 2, 2014

• #7

I'd vote for April, my favorite Camino month. Reasonable weather, most albergues open.
If you want a a quieter experience, even some moments of solitude, try other Caminos. The Frances is an option, not a duty.