- Time of past OR future Camino
- April-May 2023
I am starting to plan my second Camino, focusing on Le Puy (although a little tempted to return to the Norte/Primitivo/Fisterre of my first Camino in Spring 2023... maybe next time!).
I've started reading through the posts on Le Puy, lots of good material there! Trying to absorb it all. I am thinking about maybe starting on the GR65 in Geneva, which would add another 3 weeks (I think I'll be able to do Le Puy to SJPDP in about 32-33 days) and would love to hear from others who have combined the two. That would make it maybe 10 days more than my first Camino, so I think I should be able to do it, although I was extremely exhausted my last day and remember thinking it's a good thing today IS my last day, I don't think I could do more (but maybe it felt like that because I KNEW it was my last day?).
Should I stick with my original plan to start in Le Puy? Am I being greedy or too ambitious to try to add another 3 weeks?
For those who have walked both Norte/Primitivo and Geneva/Le Puy, how does it compare elevation gain wise? From what I can tell from the guidebooks, it looks like mostly a bit easier, more moderate than the Norte/Primitivo, a few long days with some elevation gain, but mostly moderate. Does that sound right?
I will be 66 in the spring and I speak French ( a little rusty, but have fond memories of my last Camino with entire days speaking only French with pilgrims who spoke no or limited English). I am female and walked by myself, I never felt unsafe on my last Camino; do those of you who have walked either or both of these routes think any particular precautions are in order?
I'm also trying to decide whether to start mid-April, or maybe 3rd week of April, not sure if starting in Geneva impacts timing decision. I appreciate that weather can be unpredictable so it's hard to second guess timing, but I also know that there are lots of French holidays during May. I don't mind the cold, but don't love torrential downpours, but am prepared to walk in both.
Thank you in advance for all advice! While I've responded to many posts, I think this is my first query! Everyone on this forum is so helpful!
I've started reading through the posts on Le Puy, lots of good material there! Trying to absorb it all. I am thinking about maybe starting on the GR65 in Geneva, which would add another 3 weeks (I think I'll be able to do Le Puy to SJPDP in about 32-33 days) and would love to hear from others who have combined the two. That would make it maybe 10 days more than my first Camino, so I think I should be able to do it, although I was extremely exhausted my last day and remember thinking it's a good thing today IS my last day, I don't think I could do more (but maybe it felt like that because I KNEW it was my last day?).
Should I stick with my original plan to start in Le Puy? Am I being greedy or too ambitious to try to add another 3 weeks?
For those who have walked both Norte/Primitivo and Geneva/Le Puy, how does it compare elevation gain wise? From what I can tell from the guidebooks, it looks like mostly a bit easier, more moderate than the Norte/Primitivo, a few long days with some elevation gain, but mostly moderate. Does that sound right?
I will be 66 in the spring and I speak French ( a little rusty, but have fond memories of my last Camino with entire days speaking only French with pilgrims who spoke no or limited English). I am female and walked by myself, I never felt unsafe on my last Camino; do those of you who have walked either or both of these routes think any particular precautions are in order?
I'm also trying to decide whether to start mid-April, or maybe 3rd week of April, not sure if starting in Geneva impacts timing decision. I appreciate that weather can be unpredictable so it's hard to second guess timing, but I also know that there are lots of French holidays during May. I don't mind the cold, but don't love torrential downpours, but am prepared to walk in both.
Thank you in advance for all advice! While I've responded to many posts, I think this is my first query! Everyone on this forum is so helpful!