[Gocamino] La Puy Route in late October and November? Too late?

[Richard Ferguson]

I have been wanting to walk to Pamplona, starting a few days north of the border, perhaps Arthez.  I have an opportunity to do so now, probably starting in two weeks or so, which means late October to early November.    Is this too late?   I am more concerned about gites being closed than the Pyrenees.   I would not cross the mountains unless and until there was a favorable weather forecast.  I understand that one makes reservations in France, which presumably would minimize the risk of arriving in a town and not having a place to stay.  Looking at my Miam Miam Dodo, it appears that some places are open April to October, with others open "Toute l'annee".

About me:  I walked 300 km from Leon to Santiago in 2002, averaging 20 km/day.  However, I am now over 60, and would plan to average 15 km/day this time, probably with an absolute limit of 25 km in a single day.   My Spanish is good, my French is OK.

My alternative would be to start in late April 2015, which might be more prudent......

Comments?  Thoughts?

Richard



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