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  1. Leila99

    Variante Montejurra

    Hallo I will leave Estella tomorrow. It’s going to be a hot day. I read I could pick the Montejurra variante for more shade but I am not sure. I was completely alone on the (short) way to Eunate. So far there are no hoards of pilgrims so I am bit wary of being alone for a long stretch. What's...
  2. GunnarW

    Alternatives on the Camino Frances - 1 - LINTZOAIN > ZABALDIKA

    In September 2023, I walked the Camino Frances again after 12 years between St.-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Burgos. Between 2011 and 2023, I did other caminos mostly in France. I found that at certain moments the Camino Frances runs too much alongside busy roads. The N135 and the N120 are not your best...
  3. RemysMimi

    Dragonte Route

    I don't know if this is the place to ask this question, but here goes. If not, please let me know where. If I take the Dragonte Route out of Villafranca, is there a trail that leads down to Trabadelo or will I have to walk it the entire way? My plan is to meet a friend in Trabadelo for the...
  4. MARSKA

    Alternate route via Huarte (Zabaldika to Pamplona)

    I must have overlooked this previously but I see there is an alternative to the big "up" that goes to the right after Zabaldika and the highway rest area and leads to Pamplona via Arleta, Trinadad de Arre and Villava. Has anyone followed this route along the river into Huarte (bypassing...
  5. D

    Variants without markers

    On CF has anyone walked on the variant leaving from Santo Domingo de la Calzada (Plan 30 Miam Miam Dodo). It says there are no markers. It avoids walking along the highway. The fact they have printed the variant makes me think many pilgrims must use it. There is also another one on Plan 32 from...
  6. davejsy

    Yuso monastery

    So, going through my photos for the excellent "Long and winding road" post I suddenly remembered I'd detoured to Yuso Monastery from Najera - an apparently short beautiful well-marked slight detour on the way to Santa D according to some blog post I'd read in all my starry-eyed pilgrim...
  7. M

    Complementary Route from Melide

    Buenas. Can someone please direct me to the app or resource where I can find the alternative or complementary route lea ing Melide? I would love to see it mapped. Muchísimas gracia.
  8. Colette Z

    Variante MONTEJURRA -Pte la Reina to Estella

    Can anyone advise me on the Montejurra Variante between Puente la Reina / Estella / Los Arcos ? It starts 1/2 way to Estella and continues 1/2 way to Los Arcos. Can’t figure out distance from Pte La Reina to Luquin on the Variante Montejurra. Is it interesting? Is it worth it? Im not worried...
  9. A

    River walk into Burgos

    Hello! I know I’ve seen references to this route somewhere but I can’t find much. I’d love to find it. Any help?
  10. B

    San Pedro de Monte to Fresneña

    When I was leaving Viloria de Rioja in October 2022, I saw a sign for a variante or alternativo pointing to San Pedro de Monte. It was not there in 2014, when Streetview's cameras went by. As I had walked the 'official' route twice before, I took the variante. I walked through San Pedro, but I...
  11. WGroleau

    GPX for alternate route from (Irache through Luquin)?

    Anyone aware of a downloadable GPX file for the "alternate" route from Irache through Luquin? (Or any other alternates—but Irache to Luquin is what I am looking for right now.)
  12. T

    Alto Pradela route - amazing.

    Just walked my first Alto Pradela variant route after Villafranca del Bierzo. Previously I'd always walked the road through the valley. I HIGHLY (caps intentional) recommend considering the Pradela route. It is initially challenging and not the right choice for most non-athlete type pilgrims...
  13. Shells

    San Millan de la Cogolla

    I recently discovered that my ancestral grandfather was born in San Millan de la Cogolla and ended up immigrating to Costa Rica, by way of Guatemala in the 1700s. When I learned that this village is only a few miles away from Navarette, I decided to detour to spend a night there. Right now, I’m...
  14. camster

    How do you get to the Atapuerca dig site?

    I'm looking to go and see the dig site at Atapuerca, but I wonder if I have to go very far off path or if it's easily findable. Thanks!
  15. Dani7

    Samos waymarking

    Is the waymarking to Samos and then to Sarria on that route clearly evident? Thanks.
  16. isawtman

    Should they make an alternate route after Portomarin

    There are already several alternative routes on the Camino Frances, but perhaps the place they could use one the most doesn't have one. I think the people of Galicia should consider creating an alternative route after Portomarin. Perhaps having the alternative go through Monterroso. The reason...
  17. BillW

    Starting Before SJPDP

    I walked Le Puy to Santiago last year, and it struck me that there are several nice stages before SJPDP that could be added to the Frances as a “warm up.” My sisters and I are walking the Camino Frances this fall, and we're decided to walk three days before SJPDP. Here's our plan with some...
  18. hikerat1

    Villafranca del Bierzo to O Cebreiro - Pradela route

    Any Help on route selection: I am considering taking the mountain route (Pradela) when leaving Villafranca del Bierzo, and Brierly book advises a reroute is planned and that the signage is difficult to find and there are many routes once on top of the mountains. Any advice about the trail...
  19. Ballari

    Alternative walk from Viloria de Rioja

    Hi, a few years ago I walked with a lovely French couple along an alternative to highway leaving from Viloria de Rioja. It was along quiet country roads. This route was in their French guide book. I'm looking for a photo of the map of this route. Thanks
  20. HoosierOldLady

    CF detour to Cañas

    ...and food there. I can find no information on Gronze or in the Wise Pilgrim app. It seems pretty likely that there would be space available *if something is open* I'd love to hear from anyone who has taken this detour recently and can advise me about accommodations and food options. It would...

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