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Those are some long days. Some young folks I was with on the Primitivo walked Lugo to Santiago in two days. I walked the first 50km's Lugo to Melide but back to back 50's is over the top for an old guy like me.
You can also take the train.
Take the cercanias train from the lower level in T4 to Chamartin station. Then take the train from there to Leon. There is a Renfe ticket office in Madrid airport T4
I just found this thread. A very interesting read.
What strikes me the most other than the rock museum which I missed is you did the entire walk in 6/7 days?
I found this to be the most challenging day. Nice walk up in the hills along the river. Then steep decline to cross the river followed by a steep 7 km's back uphill to Chantada. Stayed in Albergue A Pousa, very nice clean modern place with washer...
In Quiroga I stayed at the community albergue an old school building. it was 10 euros and each room had two beds with your own bathroom. They were also bringing in washing machines and dryers. very simple place and several options in town for...
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