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  1. SYates

    Reminder for Winter Pilgrims

    If you plan a pilgrimage on the Camino Francés during the winter you need to keep an eye on this website http://www.aprinca.com/alberguesinvierno/ to get up to date info about closed/open albergues. BC SY
  2. B

    Outer clothing for January Camino

    Hi. I was wondering if anybody who has done a winter camino can offer me advice on clothing. I'm sure this may have been asked before but I cant find specific information. I'm planning to walk the Frances next month. I have merino tops and I own a Patagonia Nano puff. I'm trying to keep the back...
  3. F

    What's it like to walk a Camino in winter?

    For those of you that have walked a Camino in winter, what's that like?
  4. J

    November/December Camino

    Hello everyone. I will be arriving in SJPP on 8th November with a friend and we intend on setting off the following day (via the Valcarlos route, of course!). We know about the Aprinca list of accommodation and we are trying to pack for all weather eventualities (probably over cautious if...
  5. R

    Camino feasible between end of November and beginning of December

    Hello community, apologies if this has already been asked or if it is not relevant. I was thinking of doing a Camino (starting around end of November) and I am doing some research on which one would be feasible around that time of the year. Preferably somewhere not too cold / with ok weather...
  6. T

    Advice for clothing in November on Camino Frances

    Is November on the Frances considered autumn or winter? Right now, I have some very light merino long johns and silk long johns that I plan to take, as well as merino socks. All the other winter clothing I have is too bulky. What should I get?
  7. S

    Florence to Rome through Assisi In Winter - Advice

    Hey all, I want to walk the Via di Francesco in December. I know it's not ideal, but it might be my only shot for a really long time. I'm going back to school to change careers and I'll have a gap in my co op for 30 some days from mid December to mid January. I want to practice my Italian...
  8. Bama Hiker

    Planning for Winter Camino Frances

    Looking for information from other actual "Winter Peregrinos" who have walked the Camino Frances in January and February. I am planning to return to walk my 3rd Frances as a winter pilgrim in January after New Years Day from SJPP to SdC. Is there a website or place to downloaded documents to...
  9. Laura the Explora

    Sleeping bag in February-March?

    Hello! My husband and I are walking from Almería starting mid-February, and were wondering if it’s necessary to pack a sleeping bag. We’ve done other Caminos but always in warmer months and on more highly traveled trails where almost every place has blankets. I really try to keep the weight...
  10. anapedreira

    Albergue options during January.

    Hi everyone, I'll do my camino starting this sunday, the 21st and it has been a little difficult finding out wether the hostls and albergues are open or not. Any insights on that? I'll be doing the route from Viana do Castelo until Santiago. Cheers.
  11. iwalkinwinter

    El Camino Frances in January 2024

    Hello to all and happy new year, I am planning to start walking El Camino Frances solo on 15th of Jan 2024 and still contemplating about the start point. Initially I was choosing between Pamplona and Burgos but today the idea came to my mind to start in Logroño. My flight tickets to/from...
  12. Luka

    Open albergues between Santander and Gijón in December?

    I would like to do a 2 days walk to prepare for my Christmans Camino, preferably somewhere in between Santander and Gijón. I was hoping I could stay in an albergue for the experience and the full gear test, but I can hardly find an albergue that is still open. The only one that I have found so...
  13. Tagmonkee

    Tent in December

    Hi gang, I’m planning to walk the Frances this month. I am considering using a high quality, one man tent that will afford me shelter if weather gets too miserable but also, a place to sleep, if on any given night, I struggle to find anywhere open at this time of year. Does this sound like a...
  14. TiedyeAT

    Winter Gear

    I’ll be hiking the France’ and VdlP beginning 12/5. Here’s a list and pic of my gear. I’m not sure why the images haven’t downloaded?
  15. davebugg

    Tips for Cold Weather Walking

    Given the current season with Pilgrims who will be starting their journeys, I thought it might be of help to repost this information I had written and posted earlier --------------------- When deciding on gear and clothing choices related to walking in colder weather, it is important to make...
  16. E

    Winter 2023 with a kid?

    Hey all, would like to do my first camino over winter break this year - Dec 28 through early Jan. Only have time for 100KM. Taking my 15 year old daughter with me. What's the best route for weather in the winter during this time? Is there a route that avoids snow?
  17. Bradypus

    Aprinca winter accommodation list live from 1 November

    The excellent Aprinca list of accommodation for winter pilgrims on the Camino Frances is now up and running and will be updated as further information is received. A very valuable resource for those who walk in this quiet season when so many places are closed...
  18. N

    Hello! Can anybody give me advice to help plan a very last minute, first time Camino?

    Hi! Life has recently found me at a slight crossroads and whilst trying to decide what direction to take next I remembered a friend of mine that walked the Camino a few years ago and the thought of a pilgrimage instantly resonated with me. I’ve spent a few days researching on various websites...
  19. D

    January/February Camino?

    Hello, I was wondering if anyone else is planning or considering walking in January and February 2024? I'm considering a starting out date from St Jean Pied de Port of 21st January or somewhere around that date. I'm not the only one, am I?
  20. Luka

    Christmas 2023 pilgrims, gather here!

    Moderator note: This thread has been created by merging several recent threads. This new thread can be a place to "share plans, tips, doubts and the joy of anticipation" about walking at Christmas 2023. (Quote from Luka's post #23) ________________________________________________________________...

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