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  1. Gekkosan

    LIVE from the Camino Muddy stretches between Rabanal and Molinaseca

    Today is March 21, 1024 If you’re starting El Francés around this time, be warned that quite a few stretches between Rabanal del Camino and Molinaseca are in pretty bad shape. Lots of mud, and some stretches are turned into shallow streams. Wear boots if you have them, or at least waterproof...
  2. PAK

    Descent into Molinaseca

    I walked the CF in 2022 and found the descent into Molinaseca after Alto Altar extremely challenging - in fact, it nearly broke me. On 5 May I return for my 2nd CF and would like to know how others tackled this descent. Are there alternative ways down?
  3. Jack L

    Trail Condition - before Molinaseca

    I just finished walking from Cruz de Ferro to Molinasca and I want to warn pilgrims about the trail condition. The trail is really rough with large loose rocks and other hazards. I started in SJPP and this is by far the most difficult section. Take a cab if you have any concerns about your feet...
  4. ELHS220

    Descent into Zubiri

    The final stretch from Alto de Erro down to Zubiri is a NIGHTMARE. In my opinion treacherous and downright dangerous. Evidently excess rain and melting snow have washed away much of the earth leaving the path with nothing but jagged rocks sticking up like stalagmites in a cave. It seems to go...
  5. Anniesantiago

    When does the Napoleon Route open in 2022?

    For some reason, I thought I had read on HERE that the Napoleon Route was closed through April and didn't open until 1 May. I have searched and searched but don't see the answer. Does anyone here know for SURE where I can find that information?
  6. F

    Alert At descent before Zubiri, police providing link to Alert Cops app

    Before the hardest part of the descent into Zubiri just before the jagged rocks, the police were there to provide geospatial emergency QR code’s if needed. We saw three pilgrims we (older man very unsteady who we told them about). Hope they were rescued. It isn’t hard but the rocks are so pointy...
  7. F

    Don’t underestimate cold in Pyrenees

    We crossed from Orisson Tuesday September 21 and I wish I had full finger gloves. My toes and finger remained numb the entire descent and it was VERY windy. So grateful when I saw the gentleman with the van selling coffee, tea, bananas, eggs and more! Also, no money in ATM on way out of Saint...
  8. BROWNCOUNTYBOB

    Alternate Route to Uterga ?

    I'm three for three regarding black toes on my right foot and during our last camino, and I earned a black toe on my left foot (so four black toes during three caminos). I'm pretty sure these were developed either during the first day with the descents into Roncesvalles or three days later...
  9. Peregrinopaul

    Have you encountered accidents on the Camino?

    I was posting on another thread about my trepidation about descents - on a bike in my case. I was reminded of an incident in 2014 when we passed a group of Italian bicigrinos on the descent from Cruz de Ferro. One had misjudged a corner and ended up in a ditch with broken bones. We were just...
  10. sarahmadrid

    Fear of heights (don't laugh- It's real!)

    Hello! I am lucky enough to live in Spain, and have just over a week to do something for my soul! However, I have terrible vertigo ( I once hugged a pylon up the Eiffel Tower for an hour). Is there anywhere I should worry about from Sarria to Compostela? Thanks guys!!
  11. A

    Hunters!

    I think I missed the memo that said not to walk on a Sunday morning from Cacabelos to Villafranca. Seems men hunt on Sunday mornings and the trail is right in the middle of their hunting. They were hunting in between the vineyards. About 5km of dogs barking and gun shots right there. Is there...
  12. Derek Hanrahan

    Descent from Col de Lepoeder into Roncesvalles

    Hi, I walked this route with my son on a very clear day in 2013. Since 2012 I've been doing a section every year with family and friends. Now I am within 90km of Santiago but I'm returning alone this year to start the Camino again in late August. At the time we descended the last section from...
  13. Kanga

    Route Napoleon closed 1 Nov to 31 March

    A reminder to members that the Route Napoleon is closed from tomorrow until the 31 March 2018. Here's a copy of the official notice: http://www.caminosantiago.org/cpperegrino/prensa/verprensa.asp?PrensaID=11129 Google translate: The Government of Navarra has established measures restricting...
  14. Jan de Kaper

    Fear of heights

    Hello I suffer of fear of heights Will this affect me walking the Pyreneeen ? Thank you for advice
  15. C clearly

    Alternative to high bridge to enter Portomarin?

    Can anyone tell me if there is an alternative walking route to enter Portomarin that avoids the high bridge?
  16. domigee

    Alert Pilgrim safety on roads in Galicia

    I wasn't sure where to put this... http://www.farodevigo.es/galicia/2016/02/16/peregrinos-llevaran-cubre-mochilas-visibles/1405886.html Basically, they're handing pilgrims backpack covers so they're more visible on roads, to hopefully reduce the number of accidents. Already happened to our...
  17. Margaret Butterworth

    Hazards

    “ It was said that pilgrims should not spend too much time planning their journey, for they might learn of so many hazards that they would decide not to go”. From: World without end by Frederick Forsyth.
  18. peregrina2000

    Snow rescue again

    Many of you probably remember the rash of pilgrim rescues undertaken last year by the Navarran authorities, which led to imposition of a 1,500€ rescue charge. http://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/navarra-to-charge-for-rescues-caused-by-imprudence.16849/ Similar facts this year...
  19. S

    Alert Results of investigation of Sept. highway deaths?

    Just wondering if there was a determination concerning the deaths of the two German peregrinos killed in September. I.E. Where were they specifically when they were hit? Were they on or off the road? Is anything being done to make that section more safe?
  20. L

    Alert Accident today involving Pilgrims at Santa Irene

    Hi all, There was an accident today where two pilgrims looked like they had been hit by a car at Santa Irene around 2.00-2.30pm today, Friday 20 Sept. they were being taken away by ambulance & helicopter. I had to walk right past them and it was incredibly upsetting to see and think of their...

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