Winter Camino jan-feb (pros and cons

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challahan6164

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Time of past OR future Camino

jan-feb 2013

• Dec 1, 2012

• #1

hi everyone ..
I plan on walking the camino frances in late jan to late feb it will be my first camino and i plan on doing it solo aswell just curious if its a bad time to go and what are some of the pros and cons will i be alone or will there be fellow pilgrims and what should i expect any info would be well appreciated...

 

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• Dec 1, 2012

• #2

Last year about 20 pilgrims per day arrived in Santiago in February, presumably having left in January. Sixty-two percent were Spanish, and seventy-five percent were on the Camino Frances. About two per day left SJPdP. That is about six per day in the later stages for non-Spanish speakers, with Korea being the largest foreign group.

Don't expect a lot of company, great weather, or open facilities everywhere. Albergues are most likely to be open in the guidebook stage destinations.

 

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challahan6164

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Time of past OR future Camino

jan-feb 2013

• Dec 1, 2012

• #3

thanks falcon269 for the input dont care too much about company just dont wanna be left out in the cold lol and people here and there would be nice to talk to just wanted to be certain it would be doable...keep the comments coming anything is appreciated

 

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robertt

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• Dec 2, 2012

• #4

I went from Pamplona in Feb, after going from Le Puy to Pamplona the previous year, (leaving Le Puy in the cold of early spring.)

I'm sociable, but just can't handle crowds and heat. Cold Caminos suit me. They're a different experience, but a very worthwhile one.

It's all good!

Rob

 

Kialoa3

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• Dec 2, 2012

• #5

It is definitely doable. That time frame does not appeal to the majority of pilgrims, but I found it to be perfect. I will be leaving again at the end if this month. Not to worry you will find enough companionship and sufficient lodging. Go and enjoy the beauty of the winter landscape. It is a great time of the year to walk.