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Thats what I thought about download the maps. So that I can use it when the internet is weak. I expect that an app with downloaded maps react faster. But I had problems to switch to the french stages and select the downloaded maps. So after a while I deleted the VF-App. As I had other apps with...
Have you ever thought about using letters for the month. That’s what I did at Via Francigena. I translated the three months using from German to French and wrote it that way. No confusing at all.
I did stay at Hôtel de la Poste le 1900 on April 27th. I tried to reach them by the email, and got the answer that I need to call to confirm my reservation. It worked out, the place was good and the food to.
I wish you good luck with the weather, less cold and wet and that you will find open Restaurants, Bars, and accommodations, in this huge area with less population. Hopefully the path isn't as swampy as I had and the Marne river has less water, as it had an impact on the VF.
Just finished my...
When I make a reservation, in the last few kilometres before I will arrive there I will use either apple or google maps and use this guides to the reserved accommodation. I do not always follow the yellow arrows. I trust the apps more than the markers, but this is only my opinion. If a way...
When I was at Figeac in 2017, I decided to walk three days to Rocamadur
Figeac - Lacapelle Marival 26km 600m up 440m down
Lacapelle Marival - Gramat 25km 245m up 330m down
Gramat - Rocamadour 14km 215m up 350m down.
did spend one night in Rocamadour and toke the train back to Figeac the next...
When I started in Cadîz on March 20, I never had more than 2x 0.5L of water with me. But always a Mars and jelly babies. For me 64kg it was always enough, I didn't die of thirst or starvation. But that's very individual indeed. I’m walking fast and visiting Bars if available.
It seems to be feasible. Have a look at the GR-Map takes a while to load. It is probably not easy to find affordable accommodation and there are few or no stores and restaurants in the small villages.
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