Available shelter on trail

[Robert E. Spenger]

Dallas Simpson wrote:

>  Hello, Hopefully I will be able to make the pilgrimage within the
> next year and have somequestions. While on the trail, would I be able
> to tent camp, use hostels or what other alternatives?
>
> It is possible to tent camp. I have seen equestrian pilgrims do that
> and have heard of cyclists doing it. I had to do it once, but did not
> have a tent. In Spain, there is rarely a need for a hiking pilgrim to
> bring a tent. In France, it is a different situation; many hikers
> bring their tents since France does not have many pilgrim facilities.
> Of the four routes in France, the LePuy route is reported to have the
> most facilities available. I am familar only with the Arles route. For
> the most part, this meant hotels, chambres d'hôte, and hostals.
>
>  If I go in March/April what kind of weather might I expect?
> Lots of rain - also snow if you start from France.
>  My Spanish is poquito; will I miss much because of this?
>
> Si, but even poquito helps.
>
>  Any response would be appreciated Dallas Simpson
>
>
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