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+.

 

[PennyD]

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.

Thanks. Just looking at shoe and backpacks now, any recommendations?

 

[PennyD]

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

We’re starting at st jean pied de port.

 

[PennyD]

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.

lol, that’s exactly my thoughts too! As you say it’s fun discovering new things

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.

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

Saint Jean Pied de Port, so looking forward to it

 

[Juspassinthru]

Thanks. Just looking at shoe and backpacks now, any recommendations?

Ha! Any recommendations?, that’s funny I know you’re new so be prepared.

This is a great forum, lots of experience, ideas, opinions and recommendations. Welcome and enjoy your planning.

 

[PennyD]

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!

That sounds such a beautiful site, we thought June the weather would be dry and warm but not too hot …….. but as we all know you never can tell.

 

[PennyD]

Ha! Any recommendations?, that’s funny I know you’re new so be prepared.

This is a great forum, lots of experience, ideas, opinions and recommendations. Welcome and enjoy your planning.

Hubbie just said ‘we’ll be inundated ‘

 

[Juspassinthru]

Hubbie just said ‘we’ll be inundated ‘

Hubbie’s right! Good info though. There are existing threads on both subjects.

 

[60LifeChange]

Thanks. Just looking at shoe and backpacks now, any recommendations?

I am trying a system using Hoka Speed Goat 5s, and two layers of socks, lightweight then heavier on the outside. I am walking around 5-6 miles a day, not finding any "hot spots" as of yet. Everyone will find a pair of shoes that work for them but do spend some time at a quality shoe store and find a comfortable shoe, sandal or boot. While never having hiked the Camino I have spent some time out on trails in the US... and found that everyone is quite different... so research and try out...

 

[PennyD]

I’ve read the HOKA speedgoats are great . I’m using a pair of Salomon ultra flow and although they fit great on one foot they’re squeezing my toes on the other. I need to find a good shop that stocks lots …. Not easy in Dorset