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@ClaireMcMahon, from what you’ve written you already know how to use them (which is key). They’re worse than useless on your backpack ( they’re added weight), in your hands, they’re working hard for you. All day. Every day. With rubber tips on... -
Used properly poles are always going to be beneficial, whether is is on slopes or on the flat. Mine never leave my hands once I am walking - that is the only place that they belong to get any benefit. That said, they are not essential, and you...
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TMcA replied to the thread Is Logrono worth spending a day off?.We went to the Ontañón winery which is a short bus ride from the city center. The tourist office, which I recall was on the Camino, told us which bus to take and made a reservation for us. When we arrived we found we were the only people on the...
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TMcA replied to the thread Saint-Palais to Bayonne?.The GR10 will take you to San Sebastian. More direct than heading north to Bayonne. https://www.gr-infos.com/gr10.htm
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TMcA replied to the thread Walk along the Seine where the Impressionists painted.I haven't tried the app Ma Rando which is mentioned in the article, but it might be of use elsewhere in France. Perhaps I should say "eventually of use", since when I searched for the GR65 I found almost nothing related to that route.
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TMcA reacted to mspath's post in the thread Walk along the Seine where the Impressionists painted with
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Mark Taubert in FranceInfo, 24 Mars, 2024 , describes a new GR hike which has been planned for the past 10 years along the Seine passing the locations where famous 19th c Impressionist paintings were created en plein air. If you are planning... -
TMcA replied to the thread Suggestions for walks in France accessible by bus or train.Based on just a little experience, my wife and I have found that areas in rural France are readily accessible by public transportation. We reached an isolated spot on the Via Podiensis (the Le Puy route) via train and bus. The website <<Rome2rio...
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TMcA reacted to dbier's post in the thread How to book my own lodging - what sites to use with Like.
Let me underline one point. If the app gives you WhatsApp contact information for a destination, download WhatsApp and use it. Several accommodations do not respond in a timely manner to straight email, and may not be able to answer a phone...
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We walked in April/May 2022. It is probably a good idea to book ahead at Le Puy. We stayed two nights and particularly enjoyed Nomad. In Estiang, we had a lovely dinner at Aux Armes de Estiang. In Figeac, I can highly recommend La Cuisine du...
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TMcA replied to the thread Advice for Restaurant Dinners.You may already know that this route will take you through some of the least populated areas of France. So my suggestion would be to ask ahead, as Roland49 just mentioned, at the auberges or gîtes where you stay. By that I mean, where to dine on...
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