Period to walk the Podensies

[Casper1]

Hello,

I'm planning to walk the Camino Podensies, beginning in Le Puy en Velay, in the spring of 2025. Of course, the weather is unpredictable, but we hope to begin when the likelihood of snow is minimal. We also hope to avoid the biggest Easter crowds. We're thinking of beginning around 6 May. Does that seem like a reasonable time to avoid significant snow? Is at a good time to walk? Thanks for advice!

 

[Pafayac]

It could be a good idea because in May the snow fall should be past, and the school holidays ends on the 5th May.
However, you will probably have to book on the 8-9-10-11 May (because the 8 is holiday), and probably also the 29-30-31 May and 1 June (because the 29 is Ascension Thursday).
Do you know about the french concept of "bridge" ("pont") ?

 

[Casper1]

Thanks, The French concept of bridge I don't no!

 

[Pafayac]

Thanks, The French concept of bridge I don't no !

When we have a public day holiday, if it is a Tuesday, sometimes the Monday is given. Or if it s a Thursday, the Friday is given.
Thus we have 4 days free (including the week-end), and french caminos could be quite busy.

 

[CTLawGal]

Hello,

I'm planning to walk the Camino Podensies, beginning in Le Puy en Velay, in the spring of 2025. Of course, the weather is unpredictable, but we hope to begin when the likelihood of snow is minimal. We also hope to avoid the biggest Easter crowds. We're thinking of beginning around 6 May. Does that seem like a reasonable time to avoid significant snow? Is at a good time to walk? Thanks for advice!

I am planning to walk this route Spring 2025 as well, but will start in Geneva. I plan to leave Le Puy May 3 and finish in SJPDP June 4. So if you start earlier or walk faster I may see you!

I am definitely booking ahead based on everything I’ve read. May is a busy month in France with those “bridged” weekends, as mentioned. Also, I understand many French towns shut down on Sundays and Mondays, so if you don’t have demi pension you’ll need to plan ahead for meals on those days. I’m trying not to worry about that too mulish and hoping by conferring with my hosts and I can figure out once I’m there. That, plus a can of tuna should help me make it thru

Buen Camino!