Winter Camino trail 'Jan 17' Route Advice...

Jo Shaw

New Member

Time of past OR future Camino

Planning to walk January-Feb 2017

• Sep 3, 2016

• #1

Hi there,

I am planning walking what's possible of the Camino route starting in January 17... I have looked at so many options and I can see there are many hazards at this time of year and limitations with route options and accommodation. Does anyone have any wisdom or advice on route options that would allow me to cover as much as possible? Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated ...

Thanks in advance anyone who can help me.... Jo

 

mspath

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Frances, autumn/winter; 2004, 2005-2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

• Sep 3, 2016

• #2

Jo,

Welcome to the Forum!
Be sure to check out this recent Forum thread and its links for many tips to help you prepare your winter camino.
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...forum-walking-this-dec-jan.42732/#post-437828

Happy planning, stay safe and Buen camino!

 

Jo Shaw

New Member

Time of past OR future Camino

Planning to walk January-Feb 2017

• Sep 3, 2016

• #3

Thank you for the advice! I have had a look - there is definitely a wealth of information. Do you recommend any routes for a January start?

 

mspath

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Time of past OR future Camino

Frances, autumn/winter; 2004, 2005-2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

• Sep 3, 2016

• #4

Jo Shaw said:

Thank you for the advice! I have had a look - there is definitely a wealth of information. Do you recommend any routes for a January start?

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The only route I have walked several time in winter is the Valcarlos alternate from SJPdP to Roncesvalles continuing eventually to Santiago. As mentioned in the Forum thread posted above you must BE PREPARED!

 

nalod

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Frances 2011, Finnesterre 2011,Le Puy to SJPDP 2011& 2012,Via de la Plata,Sambrasa 2012, Mozarabe 2013, Portugees 2013.PartNorde 2011, VDPL 2014,St-Guilhem 2014.Espalion-Roncesvalles 2014.Levante2015

• Sep 3, 2016

• #5

I have walked the Via de la Plata on a couple of occasions starting in early Feb, no problem. Also done from Astorga to Santiago in late Feb early March, snow but passable.