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  1. R

    Winter Walk?

    Hello everyone :) It's been a very long time since I posted something on the forum as my Camino keeps postponed due to one reason or another and I'm just wondering, has anyone ever walked it in January/February time? Times are hard and it might be the only time I can do it before, potentially...
  2. January on the Camino Frances

    I am starting to consider a January walk on the CF. I did the Via de la Plata in mid August a couple of years ago to cross that off my bucket list....now winter on the CF seems to be a reasonable next step.:) One of my reasons is that I have walked the CF several times and really enjoy it....but...
  3. M

    A winter walk...why am I worried?

    Hello Camino friends, I have a dream to walk the Camino and arrive at Santiago de Compostela on Christmas Eve. I've walked the Camino Frances twice and the Camino Portuguese, but these have all been walks in September/October/November. This time, I'm starting in the second half of November...
  4. g Starting in December

    Hi All AM starting from San Sebastian late December and would appreciate any feedback on the route, especially from anyone who has tried it in winter- Also, any alternatives to the refuges in Markina, 2 of 3 are closed for winter? Thanks Buen Camino
  5. Biking Camino del Norte at Christmas - possible?

    I will walk Camino Frances this september (starting the 3rd from SJPP) - and I am already thinking about my next camino. I can take 14-19 days off this Christmas, and was thinking.. maybe I can cycle the north route? I am single and have no kids and because of issues in my life I don't want to...
  6. Close route Napoleon

    El tramo más duro del inicio de la ruta jacobea se cerrará en invierno Los peregrinos deberán tomar obligatoriamente la ruta de Valcarlos y no la de Bentarte-Lepoeder La decisión se toma para garantizar la seguridad de los peregrinos y de los equipos que intervienen en rescates Hardest...
  7. Winter Camino December & January

    Hi all, I've been reading a number of posts from the veterans here (thank you all) about late fall Caminos. I'm planning a walk from Santiago to Rome, and I'm still in the early idea gathering. One possibility is to leave Santiago in early December, which leads me to my questions. I know no...
  8. Camino Frances after Ilarratz

    This was the scene at The Abbey of Eskirotz & Ilarratz on Saturday morning. (14.03.14) We invited these three German pilgrims - Robert, Alena and Christian in for a welcome cup of coffee.
  9. O Cebreiro in the snow

    O Cebreiro, February 2015 by ivar posted A moment ago
  10. Loads of snow at O Cebreiro!

    Here's some pictures I took earlier this week: http://imgur.com/a/ItiC4 If you don't like the cold: avoid higher altitudes! If you fancy walking through the winter wonderland: now is the time to go!
  11. Snow, Snow, Snow

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    February start on the Via Gebenensis

    Hey there pilgrims, So I'm going to be starting my Camino in February from Geneva. The route I'm planning will take me through Le Puy and then you all know the story from there. I'm fully aware of the cold, with a bit of luck though it won't dip below freezing for too many nights and by the...
  13. Short winter Camino notes

    General notes after a short winter Camino (11-21 Dec 2014, Hornillos del Camino to Villafranca del Bierzo) Sleeping bag. All those lists that suggest a sleeping bag good to 30 degrees are not recommending that you camp out. They are recognizing that quite a few albergues shut off the heat at...
  14. Winter Pilgrims: open albergues 2014-12-26

    Winter Pilgrims: open albergues http://www.aprinca.com/alberguesinvierno/
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    Winter 2014-15

    Snow and wind warnings today and tomorrow for Roncesvalles. Snow accumulations to 10cm. http://www.aemet.es/es/eltiempo/prediccion/avisos?w=hoy&l=743103
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    albergues recommendations for winter starting in Astorga

    I'll be starting the camino in Astorgas on 28th December and just wondering if anyone has any recommendations for albergues open during the winter. Will any actually be open on the 31st December? thanks in advance
  17. What to pack for Monday?

    Ah, the months of provisioning and planning are behind me. Monday is it. And I'm going back and forth about so many things -- all clothing-related. At home I just keep all my gear in the back of my car and I always offer to drive my fellow hikers so I can make my final decisions about what to...
  18. S

    VDLP in Winter

    We're thinking of hiking the VDLP in Jan or Feb.. I'd love to hear about your experience doing the same! How's the weather? Are the albergues open? How many people are hiking? The stages seem very long; I maxed out at 27 km in the Frances. We would consider camping, but we're not keen on...
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    Camino during Christmas and Newyear

    Dear All, I'm thinking about walking part of the Camino from appr. December 23 till January 3...any good tips and tricks available ???? Many thanks ! Saskia.