This February, the weather along the Chemin de Saint-Gilles varies greatly, showcasing a mix of rain, snow, and occasional sunshine. Walkers experience temperatures that range from freezing lows to milder highs. Precipitation is a common occurrence, with notable rainy spells interspersed with brief dry periods. Freezing rain and snow showers occur, particularly in higher elevations, making conditions challenging at times. Despite these fluctuations, patches of sunny weather provide moments of respite. The journey reflects a typical late winter pattern, with shifts in weather presenting a dynamic backdrop to the trail.
The journey begins in Le Puy-en-Velay where walkers encounter a mix of light freezing rain and overcast skies, with snow showers adding to the challenging start. Highs reach 11°C, contrasting with lows as chilly as -10°C. As the trail progresses to Costaros, overcast conditions dominate, with snow and moderate rain at times, and temperatures ranging from -14°C to 12°C.
Continuing to Pradelles, the weather transitions to moderate or heavy snow showers, with patches of sunshine providing brief relief. The temperature here fluctuates between -15°C and 14°C. By the time trekkers reach Labastide-Puylaurent, light freezing rain is a frequent companion, alongside overcast skies. A cooling trend prevails with highs of 13°C and lows dropping to -17°C.
Upon reaching Villefort, heavy rain showers become more prevalent, with some days enjoying sunbreaks. Walkers face temperatures from -12°C to 16°C, making for a varied experience. Moving to Génolhac, the pattern continues with sunny intervals amidst bouts of heavy rain, as temperatures continue to range widely from -8°C to 15°C.
As the route passes through Portes, sunny and partly cloudy spells alternate with heavy rain showers and patchy rain. Temperatures range from -7°C to 17°C. In Alès, the climate becomes milder with more sun and less rain, highs reach 16°C while lows still dip to -8°C.
Ners presents mainly rain showers interspersed with sunny conditions, with temperatures swinging between -5°C and 14°C. In La Calmette, a similar pattern ensues, though lighter rain interspersed with sunshine becomes consistent, ranging from -10°C up to 16°C. Upon reaching Nîmes, sunshine dominates with occasional clouds, and rain becomes less frequent, with a range of 0°C to 15°C.
Finally, in Saint-Gilles, the month concludes with a balance of sun and moderate rain showers, as temperatures settle between -6°C and 14°C, reflecting a blend of winter's end and spring's onset.
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