Leon to Santiago - some questions

[Kit Reyes]

Hello! First time pilgrim here, going the Camino in September from Leon to Santiago. I have a couple of questions and would really appreciate it if someone can help me out.

1) How many days will it take to get to Santiago to Leon at a regular pace? I've been reading various accounts online and some say it is 15 days? Can someone confirm?

2) Is there a service in Leon where I can drop my heavy luggage and pick it up upon my arrival in Santiago weeks later?

Thank you!

 

[Deleted member 3000]

How many days will it take to get to Santiago to Leon at a regular pace?

Fourteen days is typical. From Astorga it is usually twelve days.

 

[Anemone del Camino]

Welcome to the Forum.

Take a look at the Eroski and Gronze sites, they will give you an idea of possible etapas, and you can decide if that looks reasonable to you. Urcamino.com is also a fun site for planning.

As for shipping stuff ahead, the postal office offers such a sevice. Free for,the first two weeks. http://www.correos.es/ss/Satellite/..._documentos/detalle_de_producto-sidioma=en_GB

 

[Juspassinthru]

Kit, we departed Leon on June 9 and arrived in Santiago on the June 22. We averaged approximately 25km per day although this stretch does have a couple sections that are a bit longer. Our last day was in Pedrouzo which allowed for an early arrival in Santiago. Enjoy every step, Buen Camino!

 

[Juspassinthru]

Sorry, that June 9-22nd included an extra day in Astorga.

 

[notion900]

The post office is good but the collection office closes on Saturday at 12 noon and is closed Sundays. Ivar who runs this forum offers a storage service and can open on Sunday by appointment. Click on Services tab at the top.

 

[Anemone del Camino]

The post office is good but the collection office closes on Saturday at 12 noon and is closed Sundays. Ivar who runs this forum offers a storage service and can open on Sunday by appointment. Click on Services tab at the top.

The post Office on rua do Franco is open on Sundays from April first to October 31st, from 8:30 am to 7pm.

http://www.elcaminoconcorreos.com/es/oficinas-correos.php

 

[vlogan]

Kit, Not knowing how old you are or your fitness level, I walked this year from 14 to 23 May. I was 69 years old, have since turned 70 and I'm very fit. Enjoy, Buen Camino

 

[Kit Reyes]

Thanks for the tips, everyone! Might do Astorga-Santiago from the 17th to the 30th.

Regarding shipping the bag from Astorga to Santiago via post, is it generally safe? I intend to leave my laptop in the bag since I don't want to bring it on the camino. For peace of mind, is there another option?

 

[jdpiguet]

Spain is generally speaking a high civilized western country, so the post is as safe as in France, Great Britain, or even USA.
Out of the potential mistakes, technical failures and other bad luck problems, you can trust the Correos to deliver your package in full health promptly.
As already mentioned, Ivar, the forum owner and manager, is offering a storage service in Santiago, very close to the cathedral.

Buen Camino, Jacques-D.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Thanks for the tips, everyone! Might do Astorga-Santiago from the 17th to the 30th.

Regarding shipping the bag from Astorga to Santiago via post, is it generally safe? I intend to leave my laptop in the bag since I don't want to bring it on the camino. For peace of mind, is there another option?

Shipping the bag will be no problem wath so ever .

Wish you a wonderfull journey and a Buen Camino , PEter .

 

[KinkyOne]

Thanks for the tips, everyone! Might do Astorga-Santiago from the 17th to the 30th.

Regarding shipping the bag from Astorga to Santiago via post, is it generally safe? I intend to leave my laptop in the bag since I don't want to bring it on the camino. For peace of mind, is there another option?

As others already mentioned the Correos has very good service. If you will put your laptop in the package maybe tell the clerk to put on the sign "handle with care" or "breakable items" etc. You don't need to point out there's laptop in there.

 

[Juspassinthru]

I would be very careful with your laptop. 2 friends sent extra clothes via mail from Madrid to Santiago, they never made it and even though they were given a number, they were told by the post office in Santiago that they don't track these parcels. This was in June if this year. Clothes can be replaced at an expense as can a laptop, bats are another issue. At least you have a complete backup someplace. Buen Camino!

 

[Juspassinthru]

Data, not bats. Love auto-correct.