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In case it’s helpful for those who are looking to start their Sanabres walk from Granja de Moruela:
Last week, when I reached Granja de Moruela while walking the via de la plata, I continued north to Astorga as I wanted to finish the Plata and then continue on the San Salvador from León to...
Well, a change of plans. I decided to return to Granja de Moruela and walk the Camino Sanabres to Santiago. When I passed through Granja 10 days ago, I continued to Astorga as my heart was set on San Salvador. Aragones will certainly happen but another day. Plus, I like the suggestion of...
Day 5:
El Rollu to Oviedo
14.5km, 440m ascent, 505m descent
After a wonderful stay at Casa Alba, I got started at 915am and had a leisurely stroll to Oviedo. One sharp hill to climb to get the legs and heart going one final time on the Salvador. The last 6km were the best and most peaceful...
Day 4:
Bendueños to La Rollu
26.8km, 274m ascent, 581m descent
After yesterday’s epic mountain stage and a wonderful stay at Bendueños, I had a late slow start. Steep downhill to Campomanes and then flat mostly walking on asphalt. My body and legs were tired from the past 2 days and the road...
I just finished the Camino de San Salvador in Oviedo today and am trying to figure out transport options from Oviedo to Somport to walk the Camino Aragones.
It looks like I would need to get to Zaragoza by bus or train from Oviedo and then take a bus or train to Jaca. Any advice on how to get...
Thanks for the detailed info. I am posting one day delayed so I had already passed this. I did a long day from Poladura to Bendueños so passed the Munestiriu route as my legs were already well used for the day and took the 2nd alternate instead. It was also nice with quite a few ups and downs.
Day 3:
Poladura de la Tercia to Bendueños
30.1km, 1149m ascent, 1740m descent
I couldn’t imagine having an ever more epic day today after yesterday but indeed it was.
I had 3 options today: short day to Pajares, medium day to Llanos, or an epic day to Bendueños. Decided to start and see how...
The language issue is something that we can’t fault locals about. But with a bit of technology, it is a solvable problem as suggested here by others. WhatsApp is king in Spain and google translate makes it easier for both sides. Luckily, I speak Spanish (after many caminos) and have found that...
Day 2:
La Robla to Poladura, 23.0km, 617m elevation gain
I started at 8am to beautiful blue skies. The first 14km to Buiza were quiet and pleasant. I stopped in La Pola de Gordón at the El Meson de Miguel corner bar for 2 cafe con leches with 2 accompanying tapas of tortilla. After Buiza, the...
For what it’s worth, I’m on the San Salvador now and so far, at La Robla and Poladura albergues, I was the only person at the albergue and I haven’t seen a pilgrim yet along the route.
Day 1:
León to La Robla, 28.7km, 477m elevation gain
I got a late start from León (well… 9am) and headed to the Parador San Marcus. I followed the trail along the river for as far as I could before joining the camino along the road. I was happy to leave the asphalt right after Carbajal. And...
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