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Frequently asked questions?
Independent or organised?
Self guided trips offer all the advantages of independent travel, such as the exibility to travel at your own pace, along with the bene ts of an organised group, like pre-booked hotels, luggage transfers, detailed route information, all necessary bike equipment on cycling trips, someone to talk to before you depart and a 24 hour support line when on the trip.
What if I can’t carry all my gear?
This is only a real concern for independent travellers. If you join an organised trip, whether it is guided or self guided, walking or cycling, we assist by providing luggage transfers between your pre-booked hotels. This way, you only need to worry about the gear you want to carry in your daypack or pannier.
The French Way of St James: Via Podiensis
How t do I have to be?
For any type of active trip, the general rule
is always the tter you are the more you will enjoy it. If you exercise regularly, and are in good health, you should consider a walk along the Camino. Every walk presents a different physical challenge based on the distance and terrain covered. All our Camino walking & cycling trips are graded from 1 to 5, so you can match your physical capability against the walks offered and their respective grading. We always encourage you to talk to our experienced team if you have questions concerning your tness or the section you are considering.
When is the best time to go?
For some this question refers to weather. For others, it means when it is less, or more, busy.
Weather wise, the best time to walk the Camino in France and Spain is outside the winter months. During winter, many services along certain sections of the trail, such as hotels and restaurants, are closed. During summer it can get quite hot, so walking along the coast, or
in Galicia alone, provides pleasant walking conditions. The northern sections of the Camino Portuguese can be enjoyed year round.
Which section is the prettiest?
As the saying goes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. We believe every Camino offers something special, but ultimately it comes down to your personal preferences. It is hard to deny however that the trails through central and southern France’s varied landscapes offer some of the most beautiful walking opportunities.
BEST MONTHS TO TRAVEL THE CAMINO
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
Camino Francés, Norte, Primitivo & The English Way
Camino Portuguese
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