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I used walking poles (2) on both the Camino Frances and the Del Norte/Primitivo. I used them every day for balance, for uphill and especially downhill to keep me on my feet, especially the slippery gravelly bits. My knees continue to thank me to this day! I think the 60/40 ratio already...
This time last year we walked the del Norte starting at San Sebastián and forgeing onto the Primitivo at Oviedo. You would probably be better to start at Balboa as others have suggested. There is plenty of accommodation, both Albergues and hotels along the way. Probably contacting one or two of...
We are planning to walk the Camino del Norte in June 2019. This will be my second Camino as I walked SHPdP in 2016. Heavily into training especially for mountains at the moment. Am walking with two other women who have done the Frances twice. I am from Melbourne, Australia and really excited...