Camino during Christmas and Newyear

KinkyOne said:

Hi, Saskia!

Less than one year ago I was thinking of going on winter camino (Frances) and I've done some research on albergues opened during winter. I've posted this at that time and more experienced pilgrims & posters adviced that one should always ask hospitalero for the next stage options or/and make a phone call to make shure about availability.
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Ultreia!

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gville pelagreno said:

siskia good luck and buen camino. I start december 28 from Leon and fly out on the 18th of january from madrid. the only advice I have is dress in layers boots instead of shoes and carry enou gh supplies to last at least a day in case you find yourself and everthing is closed.

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mspath said:

Saskia,

Winter is a wonderful time to walk but you must be PREPARED!
Be sure to read the tips and advice which others and I have posted in this earlier thread.

Since you suggest Logrono as your starting point do be aware that in bad weather many steep descents on the camino would be treacherous and following smaller parallel roads might be necessary for example the stretch west from Najera to Santo Domingo de la Calzada. However, Christmas at Granon should be a wonderful experience since every night at Granon is so special. Their open fireplace is a cozy spot on any winter night!

Sillydoll who is a Forum member has compiled encyclopedic information on Winter Walking at >> http://amawalker.blogspot.com/
Other good accounts of winter walking by a Forum member are these 2010 and 2013 blogs at >> http://agoodwalkunspoiled.blogspot.com/ .

Happy planning and Buen camino,


Margaret Meredith

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Tia Valeria said:

If you can search posts by @mspath then you might find plenty of good advice/comments as she regularly walks winter caminos.

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ivar said:

Do some searched in the forum (I have now moved the search bar to the bottom of each forum page).

Buen Camino!
Ivar

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