Hi Everyone, Newbies planning on a June 2025 camino

[PennyD]

Hi, my husband & I are hoping to start the Camino Frances in June 2025. Just hit 60 and looking for a challenge. Currently reading lots and gathering information …… especially on footwear!
Training starts Monday

 

[rodcallen]

Snap! My best friend Robert and yours truly will be setting out from Sarria on the 6th June.

 

[athensjohn]

I plan to start the Camino in early June as well. This forum has lots of information, but like many things the more I learn, the more I realize there is a great deal I don't know.

 

[Dani7]

Once you make your gear choices and start training with them you’ll be all set. For me the planning phase is great great fun. Buen camino to you all.

 

[donalomahony]

Hi, my husband & I are hoping to start the Camino Frances in June 2025. Just hit 60 and looking for a challenge. Currently reading lots and gathering information …… especially on footwear!
Training starts Monday

Wonderful! Where do you intend starting from on the Frances?

 

[trecile]

I think that you chose a great month to start on the Camino Francés. Usually less rain, the poppies and other wildflowers are out in force, and fewer pilgrims (until you reach Galicia) than late April, May or September. In June this year on the Francés I never had an issue with finding a bed, and neither did those I met along the way. I was actually the only pilgrim in the albergue one night!

 

[cheekyaussie]

I think that you chose a great month to start on the Camino Francés. Usually less rain, the poppies and other wildflowers are out in force, and fewer pilgrims (until you reach Galicia) than late April, May or September. In June this year on the Francés I never had an issue with finding a bed, and neither did those I met along the way. I was actually the only pilgrim in the albergue one night!

have you walked in May? If so; did you get a lot of rain

 

[trecile]

have you walked in May? If so; did you get a lot of rain

Yes, I've started in mid-May and had some really rainy days. I think that my earliest start was May 10th, and it was rainy.

 

[cheekyaussie]

Yes, I've started in mid-May and had some really rainy days. I think that my earliest start was May 10th, and it was rainy.

Thanks sooo much for the quick response. OK you've convinced me to push my trip back until June. Thanks

 

[Robo]

Hi, my husband & I are hoping to start the Camino Frances in June 2025. Just hit 60 and looking for a challenge. Currently reading lots and gathering information …… especially on footwear!
Training starts Monday

Welcome, and Happy Planning

 

[Robo]

have you walked in May? If so; did you get a lot of rain

I usually start end of April and so far have been lucky with little rain.
Last year was a late March start but that was down South in Sevilla.

 

[JillGat]

Re. footwear: Others may disagree, but I advise against boots and against waterproof shoes. Both are harder to dry out and cause more problems than they solve. I believe in lightweight runners, with a backup pair of walking sandals you can use when and if the runners cause any problems like blisters, etc, or just for a change up while you are walking.

That being said, I think you should ignore all advice about the type, style, shape, brand of footwear to use on the Camino. The most/only? important feature is how they fit and how the feel during your training walks of 10k+.