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Which walk-France or Spain

PACIFICSWIM

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Walked the Camino on 30th September, arrived at Santiago on 1st November. Changed my life forever
Hi, Very new to this, I have around 2 weeks in August 2014. Looking at self guided walk. Choice is Le Puy to Conques France or Leon to Santiago Spain. I am 63, male-fit, travelling alone. Any suggestions-just after a great walking experience, leaving from Australia
 
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Leon will be easier to get to than Le Puy or SJPdP. The weather will be hot on both routes. France costs more per day, and French skills are useful; with all the pilgrims in Spain, you can always find a translator. Both are very scenic. Le Puy to Conques may have a slight edge in scenery, but the mountains of Galicia also are excellent.

It's a toss up!

Bon chemin or buen camino.
 
Okay...I'll commit and say Le Puy. I dunno. Just loved it...and it is kind of a trail head for the whole thing. Kind of.

Buen chemin!

Rob
 
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Le Puy Conques is the more rigorous but that should not be a problem, the Chemin is more interesting in France along that stretch, more expensive true but accomodation is far far better, the food is very good, just beware the Miserable Mondays when everything shops, grocers and butchers, restaurants, most cafe/bars shut down-Le Puy is easily reached by train coming from the East I flew into Geneva and took a train fro the airport no sweat no strain.
 
If you are just after a great walking experience, Le Puy to Conques, unhesitatingly. Come back another time when you have more time and walk SJPDP to Santiago.
 
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