3/16/2024 0 Comments El camino de santiago map![]() However, a change in direction brought us back out on to a featureless saddle and into the wind.įrom the col, we followed a broad dirt track steeply down through beautiful, leaf-carpeted beech forest. However, the route now descended gently through an open beech woodland - and it was a pleasure to walk for a while in the thick brown carpet of leaves beneath the mist-soften forms of the trees that lined the sheltered track. The sun tried to shine on us through the mists, but soon gave up. The big question was could we now retrieve the Spanish we had learnt in South America from the dark corners of our brain, to where it had been driven by a resurgent French? We were now in Spain - au revoir Le Chemin de St Jacques, bienvenido El Camino de Santiago! Reaching the Col de Bentartea (1340m) and the Fountain of Roland, we walked over a small cattle grid on the track. The grassy track traversed a steep slope to round the Pic de Leizar Atheka. Passing the Pic d'Orisson with its magnificent, but hidden, views of mountain and valley, a cross appeared out of the mist to guide us away from the road and across the pastures. The fountain of Roland near the French-Spanish border Now I think this cross is where we turn south! An icy wind started to blow as we reached the ridge, obliging us to don our ponchos to avoid chilling. Invisible nearby, a cowbell rang or a flock of sheep bleated, as we pushed up into the treeless and featureless mountain pastures. Strange shapes passed us by in this ethereal setting - the faint outline of a tree, a grazing horse, a fellow pilgrim. In reality we were walking in a bubble of visibility that rarely passed 50m, pushing steadily upwards as the mists settled out, dampening our clothes. The climb was long and steady, but not difficult, and we soon settled into a rhythm that took us up into the rounded ridge above Orisson (this we knew from a reconnoitre the night before). The day starts early on this walk, with breakfast finishing at 7.30am, there was not much else to do than head off - into the Pyreneen mists.Įarly morning at the Auberge d'Orisson. However, the morning greeted us with a dense fog that settled into the mountain valleys and wrapped around the peaks. ![]() We had a good night's sleep after another large meal of typically Basque cuisine, getting to know our new companions on the Chemin de St Jacques. No matter when you decide to walk the del Norte, it’s important to be prepared for any kind of weather.Day 2 - Orisson to Roncesvalles (17 km - 680m ascent - 510m descent) It’s also important to pack layers to ensure you’re comfortable in all temperatures. Pilgrims should prepare for periods of rain and misty conditions during their journey. Rainfall is common throughout the year in Galicia, but especially in the fall and winter months. During the winter months, temperatures typically range from 6-8 degrees Celsius. In summer, temperatures reach up to 24-26 degrees Celsius during the day and 10-12 degrees Celsius at night. In the spring, temperatures average between 8-18 degrees Celsius during the day but can drop at night. The weather along the Camino Del Norte can vary greatly, depending on the time of year and location. The coastal area of Northern Spain, where the del Norte takes place, has a temperate climate with mild winters and warm summers. ![]() Preparing for a journey on the Camino del Norte is an exciting experience, but it’s important to be aware of the weather conditions along the route.
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