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  1. Cleenjones

    Which route to take after Figeac?

    I’m sure that whichever route you choose, you’ll have a fabulous Camino. I was in your position last year and settled on the Cele Valley varient with a rest day where I took a train to Rocammadour. I can’t recommend this approach enough! The Cele is spectacular, and the rest day spent at...
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    How often do you take a break?

    I’m gearing up for my 3rd solo Camino and like you, tend to push it a bit further and harder than I should. The rule I’ve set for myself is to take a mandatory break every 10k or 2 hours (which ever comes first), no matter how good I feel, AND to stop and admire the view at the top of every big...
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    How often do you take a break?

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    Shorter walk. Sleeping bag?

    I just finished the Le Puy in October 2023 with only a silk liner and had no problems at all. Unlike the Francais, where paper sheets are the norm and sleeping bags are recommended, in France all of the Gites where I stayed provided proper bottom sheets, pillow cases and blankets. Cahors is...
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    App recommendation for the Cele Valley?

    I’m currently walking the Le Puy and loving it! But as of today I’m running into a bit of navigation problem. I took my first variant today and ended up doing a lot of road walking because neither of my tried and true apps (Buen Camino and Podiensis) show the variants. The Cele Valley...
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    Favourite Socks

    Injini all the way! Preference is for the Injini sock liners with the ankle length over sock. Over a 1,000 kms, no blisters and the socks are still going strong!
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    Light sleeping bag or silk liner?

    A great suggestion! I’ll try each option at home before making the final decision
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    Light sleeping bag or silk liner?

    I’m almost packed and ready to start on the Le Puy (Le Puy to Pamplona), but am struggling on whether to pack a light sleeping bag or a liner! In 2022 on my Sept Fancais Camino, I brought both, and it was overkill. If you were walking the Le Puy and staying primarily in gites, what would...
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    Please talk me off the ledge

    But if you do, you’ll have an adventure and make a friend along the way 😉
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    Pack transport and storage Pamplona to Lisbon

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I'm sorry to hear that it wasn't a good one. I'll keep looking for a private company. Bon Camino CJ
  11. Cleenjones

    Pack transport and storage Pamplona to Lisbon

    I apologize in advance if this question has already been answered on the forum. Does anyone have experience with, or advice on shipping a pack from Pamplona to Lisbon for extended storage (6 weeks)? Many thanks & Buen Camino
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    Le Puy-en-Velay to St. Privat d’Allier in one day?

    I am indeed! I plan to arrive in Lectoure on September 26th. Would love to say hello, and perhaps share un cafe.
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    Le Puy-en-Velay to St. Privat d’Allier in one day?

    Hi @Pelerina: I recall meeting a lovely Italian woman on the Frances last year. We walked into Pamplona together. She was just ending her Camino (she started in Le Puy end Velay), and I was just starting mine (SJPP). She too had indicated that the Le Puy had more challenging parts than the...
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    Le Puy-en-Velay to St. Privat d’Allier in one day?

    Thank you-
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    Le Puy-en-Velay to St. Privat d’Allier in one day?

    This sounds like good advice. I’ve already pre- booked most of my accommodations as Mon francais n’est pas bon, and I like to know there will be bed waiting for me at the end of the day. My first three days are 24 km, 21 km, then 19 km. Fingers are crossed that I haven’t been too ambitious...
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