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Albergue at Helgueras
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New Albergue in Bilbao, 2024
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LIVE from the Camino Bed racing on the Norte - thoughts after 1,5 weeks here
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Norte section as a family of 5 - is there enough accommodation?
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Altus Poncho (ATMOSPHERIC H30)
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    Irun Alberque Peregrinos Jakobi Irun
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    Lost & Found Found Black Glasses just before Lourenza
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    LIVE from the Camino Where next?
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    Suggestions for Camino del Norte in June?
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    Accommodation Pasajes San Juan
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    Norte from Cudillero
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    Summer (July/August) Along the Camino del Norte (2023): Public Albergues and Sleeping Outside
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    Luka
    Altus Poncho (ATMOSPHERIC H30)
    Very light, comfortable and compressible poncho. Specially designed for protection against water for any activity.

    Our Atmospheric H30 poncho offers lightness and waterproofness. Easily compressible and made with our Waterproof fabric, its heat-sealed interior seams guarantee its waterproofness. Includes carrying bag.

    €60,-
    Counting pilgrims on the Norte
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    Umwandert
    Diversion at La Arena / Pobena
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    Pete Dunn
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    Monasterio de Zenarruza
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    Busy Camino del Norte in September?
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    LIVE from the Camino My Norte notes
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    On the Norte
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    Pasajes San Juan accommodation
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    Altus 24 Liters daypack (DENON 24 H30)
    Technical backpack for day trips with backpack cover and internal compartment for the hydration bladder. Ideal daypack for excursions where we need a medium capacity backpack. The back with Air Flow System creates large air channels that will keep our back as cool as possible.

    €83,-
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    1 week on the Norte
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    Orio to Markina-Xemein
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    Packing for del Norte in June
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    Norte Lodging between Boimorto/A Gandata and the airport junction
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    Suggestions Please: Baamonde -> Sobrado dos Monxes -> Arzua
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    Path at Sanctuario de Guadalupe Closed
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    The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
    Well … this is an interesting start …
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    Accommodation at the beginning of the Norte
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    How to get first stamp in Bilbao
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    A place to spend a day on Camino del Norte?
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    Orio to Zarautz
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    Albergue Pasajes San Juan
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    Stages on the Norte from Bayonne?
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    So long, Salinas and San Martín de Laspra
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    Any place I should make a reservation June/July del Norte/Primitivo
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    Anyone know if Albergue San Martin in Orio will be open soon
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    Our Atmospheric H30 poncho offers lightness and waterproofness. Easily compressible and made with our Waterproof fabric, its heat-sealed interior seams guarantee its waterproofness. Includes carrying bag.

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    April 23 - Irún - Camino del Norte
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    Not-to-miss places (albergues, towns, beaches and churches)in the Camino del Norte during the fall
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    Start Norte from Bayonne/Irun or Gijon?
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    Camino Ready, Backpacks, Boots etc
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    Altus ANDES 400 H30 sleeping bag
    Down bag (90/10 duvet) of 700 fills with 180 g (6.34 ounces) of filling. Mummy-shaped structure, ideal when you are looking for lightness with great heating performance.

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    7 days Irun to Bilbao and Guggenheim, eliminate a stage?
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    First time on a Camino
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    Guidebook for Camino del norte
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