IzzyCamino
New Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- May 2023
Hi all! I'm preparing for my first camino this may. I'm trying to figure out whether I should take the central route or the coastal route. I'm hoping to start on the coastal one and then switch to the central route, for the atmosphere and social aspects. But:
I'm wondering about the difficulty level of the central route, particularly the Barcelos - Ponte de Lima - Rubiaes section and the Alto da Portela Grande de Labruja. How difficult are the hilly sections and the declines? How steep are they? Are the paths in good condition, or are they very rocky and slippery? Importantly, time is not an issue, so I could walk it at a slow pace (as long as there is enough accomodation).
If necessary: Is there a way to combine both but excluding the more difficult parts of the central route?
Note: I have a disability and am not good with (very) steep climbs and especially declines, nor with slippery paths (like gravel).
Thanks a lot!
I'm wondering about the difficulty level of the central route, particularly the Barcelos - Ponte de Lima - Rubiaes section and the Alto da Portela Grande de Labruja. How difficult are the hilly sections and the declines? How steep are they? Are the paths in good condition, or are they very rocky and slippery? Importantly, time is not an issue, so I could walk it at a slow pace (as long as there is enough accomodation).
If necessary: Is there a way to combine both but excluding the more difficult parts of the central route?
Note: I have a disability and am not good with (very) steep climbs and especially declines, nor with slippery paths (like gravel).
Thanks a lot!