econodan
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Caminos Catalan, Aragones, part of Frances, Ruta del Salavador, Primitivo, and Finisterre (2012);
Cammino San Pellegrino, Italy (2013);
Lebaniego, Vadiniense, and Invierno (July 2014)
Hi all,
We find ourselves with almost a month off in late January and early February, and are considering a walk on one of the southern or eastern Caminos. We've previously walked in spring and summer the Catalan, Aragones, part of the Frances, the Ruta del Salvador, Primitivo, and on to Finisterre, and on a return visit the Lebaniego, Vadiniense, and Invierno.
For this winter excursion we are looking closely at the Camino de la Lana, but are also considering the Levante, Ebro, and Mozarabe or Via de la Plata (for most of those we'd not have time to complete the whole thing, but that's ok).
A few questions for those with winter Camino experience on any of those routes:
-- It looks like some accommodations are closed in winter. We don't mind staying in a pension or B&B if albergues are closed, but would want to ensure that there is at least something. Thoughts or advice on eating and sleeping?
-- Any insights on likely route conditions?
-- For those who've walked the Lana, Levante, Ebro, Mozarabe or VdLP: how much pavement vs dirt?
-- Would we need to bring a sleeping bag and pad for albergues, or are they likely to be equipped with adequate blankets?
-- Other advice or recommendations based on your experience?
Thanks in advance for any insights.
Dan
We find ourselves with almost a month off in late January and early February, and are considering a walk on one of the southern or eastern Caminos. We've previously walked in spring and summer the Catalan, Aragones, part of the Frances, the Ruta del Salvador, Primitivo, and on to Finisterre, and on a return visit the Lebaniego, Vadiniense, and Invierno.
For this winter excursion we are looking closely at the Camino de la Lana, but are also considering the Levante, Ebro, and Mozarabe or Via de la Plata (for most of those we'd not have time to complete the whole thing, but that's ok).
A few questions for those with winter Camino experience on any of those routes:
-- It looks like some accommodations are closed in winter. We don't mind staying in a pension or B&B if albergues are closed, but would want to ensure that there is at least something. Thoughts or advice on eating and sleeping?
-- Any insights on likely route conditions?
-- For those who've walked the Lana, Levante, Ebro, Mozarabe or VdLP: how much pavement vs dirt?
-- Would we need to bring a sleeping bag and pad for albergues, or are they likely to be equipped with adequate blankets?
-- Other advice or recommendations based on your experience?
Thanks in advance for any insights.
Dan
