Camino in March

[Alistair]

I am thinking of setting for the Camino mid-March, but am now wondering if the weather will be squally and orrible. Has anyone been around that time?

[Leslie]

Yes, it can be cold especially in the mountains and there is still a chance of snow - the locals in any areas will tell you before you set out esp from St Jean.

And you have two more mountain ranges to cross, even in the summer I found parts of these cold the last time I walked. So some warm clothes are required.

[salt]

hello. i am also considering beginning in march ... around easter sunday ... and was wondering about the weather and the number of pilgrims that walk around this time. ... i have walked the camino once before ... 4 years ago ... beginning in vezelay, france in november ... and i did encounter cold & snow ... but it was fantastic. now i am in a different place in my life and am interested to see how 'the road' will seem similar and different since i am. i would love to hear any thoughts or comments or advice.

[Leslie]

It will be busy around easter and then will quieten down a little again. However I had a friend who walked at this time a year ago and he said he found there were lots of pilgrims early in the year last year.

I think between now and 2010 it will get very busy.

[Sptl]

Thanks for all the helps, very useful info on this sites!

I'm doing the las 100km, do you get snow there as well?

Thanks,