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And getting hit by a car by the highway. Those have accounted for most of the fatalities and serious injuries on the Frances.
On other routes, it is different, like the long stages with less water in the summer on the VDLP.
Yes, some replies are funny or witty or perhaps even though provoking. When you look at the current pilgrims demographic, it ought to be obvious to everybody that there are places that are accident prone for those who are less fit, less...
That's a interesting request. I'd say the chances of someone on this forum 1. Being in spain. 2. Being in spain with a car and 3. Be willing to drive to Ponferrada, pick you up and drive you 200km to the airport.. are pretty slim. Not...
While the professional trekker like yourself may not have a problem with the Camino many ordinary walkers, pilgrims, would find footing difficult ie.. dangerous to their wellbeing.
This is not a simple hike but a journey of discovery and...
There are real dangers on the Camino Frances (and other routes). Dangers that have led to fatalities or the need for professional rescue again and again. They aren't related to steep hills and poor footing (or cyclists).
I agree. To call it dangerous is a little dramatic. It's no different than walking down a flight of steps, you just need to watch your step in a few short sections.
Someone suggested talking the winding road route for that section, but that is...
Fell once above the Magnesium factory coming out of Zubiri the ground was like marbles poles saved me , but one was bent at right angles always, carry a pole it makes sence.
Same here. My poles saved me more than a few times on my camino, and I was 49 when I did it. I highly recommend them to all regardless of age or level of fitness.
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