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  1. Pepper_E

    Rethinking my CF-ish route after Burgos (and I start in 7 days!)

    Like others have mentioned, I like walking the Meseta - different yes, but it’s nice that you can trek through differing terrain. Based on your comments, I’d suggest walking out of Pamplona and by the time you reach Burgos you’ll know what’s next.
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    Is the Napoleon route typically open beginning of April?

    I walked the Napoleon Route last year on April 15 - no problems and beautiful. Both the week before and the week after the route was closed due to snow/weather. Throughout April it’s just a roll of the dice. I’ve been lucky, two April starts and beautiful weather each time.
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    Camino Congestion - Change routes?

    You should find a good bit of information here on this forum. The Invierno is a beautiful walk, but along with fewer pilgrims comes fewer services, so I it’s good that you’re doing a little research & planning before you start. Also, the route takes a few more days than just continuing on the...
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    Camino Congestion - Change routes?

    You can start as planned on the Francés and if you want to avoid the masses coming out of Sarria, simply hang a left in Ponferrada and take the Camino Invierno into Santiago. Very well marked, very few Pilgrims and a beautiful route.
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    Have you walked the Invierno to avoid the Sarria crowds?

    In 2022, I broke from the French Way and picked up Camino Invierno in Ponferrada. Although a huge departure from the CF, I was really happy with my choice. I was walking in May and did not see another Pilgrim for the first three days. The route is extremely well marked and beautiful. Yes...
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    Last 100 in 5 days?

    Coming from SJPdP, I met my son in Sarria - our five days from Sarria to Santiago... Sarria - Portomarín - Palas de Rei - Arzua - Pedrouzo - Santiago Km - 22.7 - 24.6 - 29.4 - 20.6 - 20.1
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    Camino Fances - walking Pic D'Orisson - taking a cab back nd starting next morning

    I used Express Bourricot this past April - their “Mountain Shuttle” let me break the trek to Roncesvalles in half. Plus I was able to leave most of my pack contents behind while taking on all of day ones elevation gain. I made Shuttle reservation on their website -...
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    Who is walking the Camino in April 2019?

    Starting April 19 from SJPdP - I’ll be the slow one heading up the mountain...
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    Who is walking the Camino in April 2019?

    Atlanta to Madrid - arriving April 15 Will find my way to SJPDP and start on April 19 - having fun thinking of the gear I packed hiking the Appalachian Trail that gets to stay home... Looking forward to new Camino friends and discovering what the trail provides.

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