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    Seeking All Amazing VDLP Itinerary & Route Tips, Suggestions & Advice

    Agreed- we couldn't wait to get back onto the start of the Sanabres. I couldn't imagine finishing the vdp on the cf
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    Seeking All Amazing VDLP Itinerary & Route Tips, Suggestions & Advice

    Hi, Walked from Cadiz to Astorga Apr/May 22 then backtracked and did the Sanabres then on to Finisterre and Muxia. I really enjoyed the Via Augusta, was well marked but didn't see another pilgrim till Sevilla. Don't believe all the negative stuff. Your itinerary looks very comfortable. If i...
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    20km asphalt on stage 20 (out of Salamanca)?

    No
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    Bed race on the VDLP…

    Sounds like you've jumped ahead to Banos so this is probably moot. I took a bus back to Caceres for a rest day to get myself out of a bubble from Galisteo, but was going to suggest as an option Hotel Astaurius near Jarilla. I walked there from Carcaboso then took the via verde the next day to...
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    New Official River Route from Requejo to Padornelo

    Hi Elle, walked it on 12 May 22 and captured the track on map my run. Just followed the arrows and it was a lovely walk beside the river. The climb up the hill followed a track that was flowing like a river in large parts and annoying small flies and was a good puff but fantastic views at the...
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    Via de la Plata/Sanabres to Ourense or to Astorga? So confused!

    Hi Jill, because of the pressure on accommodation we walked to A Xesta on the camino then just followed some minor roads. They are not marked by arrows. At A Xesta followed the PO 902 then Rua da Penela to the roundabout and then into town and the Albergue. Just a bit over 5km by my record and...
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    Via de la Plata/Sanabres to Ourense or to Astorga? So confused!

    Or split the difference with a slight deviation to Lalin for the night and follow the marked route out in the morning 😁
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    Via de la Plata in April?

    Hi Annie, walked last year from Cadiz to Astorga April 22. Cold st the start, flowers were out and the scents heady, Semana Santa was in the middle and St George's day in Caceres. Snow on the mountains, the arch at Caparra, the mineral baths at Banos not to mention Salamanca. Not sure on your...
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    Name of Dog at Oseira?

    Yep led me in the rain. Started halfway up the hill and just kept me company. Didn't want a pat just ensured I was following and then trotted off back once I was safely on my way at the collection of houses before heading down into the valley !
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    Name of Dog at Oseira?

    Led me on the way !
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    Report on walking the Vía from Zamora in May / June 2023

    Great update. Concur re Hotel Asturias ! Great night - great people - great food - well worth the minor deviation and enjoyed the bit of the via Verde I did the following day.
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    A short walk on the Sanabres

    Hi Bill, There's really only two small memorable hills on that part of Sanabres worth mentioning; one just after leaving Ourense over the bridge and one if you take the Monastery route after Cea. If you've managed the Alto you'll be grand. The real hilly part of the Sanabres is prior to Ourense.
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    Padornelo Tunnel

    Walked May 22. Definitely didn't walk on the road or go through any tunnels. I have the track recorded if of help.
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    A short walk on the Sanabres

    Great summary. I have used the same Aarn pack and front balance pockets for all my caminos. I too was a little disappointed in the robustness of the stitching in places and had some minor repairs done prior to my last camino, but they are undoubtedly the best designed pack I've ever used...
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    Via de la Plata/Sanabres to Ourense or to Astorga? So confused!

    Hi, the vdp ends in Astorga. I walked it this time last year and no alberques were open from Granja. Plenty of accommodation options though. We then came back and walked the Sanabres from Granja. You can also join the Sanabres from Benavente. I certainly would endorse walking to Leon and onto...
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    Terrain of Via de la Plata?

    Hi, I walked from Cádiz to Astorga starting 31/3 2022 and then did the Sanabres. I've also done the CP from Lisbon which I think you are using as a benchmark. Focussing on the terrain, which I think is your question, the vdp I would describe as easy terrain - mostly off hard surfaces...
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    Not finding a bed from Cea on

    Hi, found some issues mid-May last year so we cut through to Lalin on foot off the map and then just followed the arrows back onto the Sanabres the following day. Loads more options - great alberque, nice town (centre of Galicia !) and lovely walk out the next day. Just an option. Best of luck...
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    Gronze Stage 38B - Cea to O Castro (Dozon)

    Bit of a no brainer. The walk to Oseira is nice and the impressive monastery just appears in a lovely setting. The walk to Dozon out of the monastery valley and down and out of the next one is also really lovely especially if accompanied by the local big black guide dog ! We had trouble with...
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    90 days to go and feeling nervous

    Hi BBG, I walked Cadiz to Muxia Apr/May last year. I took my usual pack and footwear - boots - I've used on all my caminos. Definitely get new boots as you'll put a few miles on them but stick with what you know and train in. Never needed a sun umbrella but did need my gortex gear on more than...
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    LIVE from the Camino Whew! Finally starting VLDP

    The walk from Aljucen to Alcuescar in the spring was one of the highlights for me. I continued onto Aldea de Cano which was a very memorable night and a beautiful walk in the early morning mist to Valdesalor. There are some distance challenges after Caceres but again some great scenery but it...

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