Trying to decide on a 3 week camino route for February 2019

[Donna Sch]

I turn 50 that March and I want to go to Tanzania to climb Kilimanjaro in March. But since I need to fly to Europe anyway to get there and I potentially have 6 weeks up my sleeve I am thinking of going to Spain to do a short 2-3 week Camino. Partly to get some hills and get away from sea level, and to get the fitness up more than I can at home. I've done the VDLP/Sanabres in summer so a cold weather camino is quite the challenge for me. But given that I have to have cold weather gear and boots for Kili, I will be equipped!
I had contemplated the Primitivo but that is probably too hilly and snowy and bordering on insanity.
My other thought since then is starting in Zamora and finishing off the other VDLP route and turning off onto the Invierno at Ponferrada and then rejoining the Sanabres at A Laxe.

Thoughts?

 

[Deleted member 3000]

In February you will need a route with open accommodations. Even though Invierno has the season in its name, according to the tourist office in Ponferrada, you will find most places closed. That same is likely on the Primitivo. Stages are long even in season on parts of the VDlP, so closures will make it more difficult (and the Sanabres section). The Camino Frances has the best open infrastructure, though you will not have the benefit of stopping in the small places, virtually all of which will be closed. You might want to study the Camino Ingles, since most of its stops are in cities with hotels. It only takes five to six days, so it may be too short for you. Good luck. gronze.com has the best information for all the possibilities.

 

[jsalt]

a short 2-3 week Camino. Partly to get some hills and get away from sea level, and to get the fitness up

I can recommend the Rota Vicentina:
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...nte-using-rota-de-vicentina-facilities.36220/

 

[HeidiL]

Portuguese!