is it crowded NOW? (accomodation bookings)

celined · Aug 10, 2014

Hi everyone!
Questions for those who are currently on the Puy Route. I have been told that bookings were necessary on that route. I'd like to go for 1 or two weeks starting from Le Puy in 3 days 5 I don't live very far) but I am reluctant to book anything ahead. I have done the camino frances last year and love the freedom of stopping wherever I felt like. I just need a breather and think it would be the perfect fix. I really appreciate your feedback, Buen camino, Céline

Kanga · Aug 10, 2014

Celine, we booked, but only one day ahead.

Deleted member 3000 · Aug 10, 2014

The French book ahead, but you do not have to. When you arrive at the end of your day, however, you may have to walk around to find a bed. Tourist offices are very helpful. "Stopping wherever I felt like" is a bit tougher on the Chemin du Puy. There are fewer accommodations. That is why the French book ahead; it saves them the end-of-day wandering. If you have booked, but change your mind, please cancel the reservation even if it is only a few hours ahead. That opens up a bed for wanderers like yourself! (And the French get really irritable about unused reservations.)