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I did not read any other responses, so sorry if redundant.
You could walk the Vasco. Starts in Irun and connects to the Frances in either Burgos or Santa Domingo de Calzada.
24 beds should be more than enough. I walked in late April and never saw more than 5 in any location.
In Fuenterroble make sure you shower in the main building. The solar showers are very cold.
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 and dryer. Lots of good options right up the...
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 eating. This was last July 2023.
I also stayed in...
The only thing I absolutely need is a credential.
Between Gronze, wikiloc and the chart you sent me I will be fine.
Based on comments from others, I was hoping to work with the local association like I did when walking from Almeria.
I am now 16 days from my start date in Malaga :) . I believe I have tried every contact that has been suggested and still nothing from the Malaga association. I have even reached out to Veronica from the Almeria association and she has reached out to them too. While it would be nice to have a...
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The San Salvador has some pavement but it is rural not much traffic. It is a 4-6 day walk. You have beautiful scenery, start and end in nice cities Leon and Oviedo and get a certificate.
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