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Damn! You guys are certifiable! 🤪😜😂
From Borrenes walk on Calle de Arriba (away from the small center square out of town)
Turn left at bifurcation onto LE-6203 towards La Chana (there are multiple small dirt road tracks that will also get you there if you look at the map)
Exit La Chana on...
C, I absolutely loved this detour! Have never opted for the road. It will be interesting to see how it goes for you. The Buen Camino GPS app shows it beautifully. I pre walked it on Google too. Laurie, it is the same as the track in Wikiloc to pueblo de Orellan.
I love that everyone remembers it differently! Weather and time of year make huge differences. Many changes occur daily is what I’ve noted. Wind, rain, sun, cattle walking all make a wonderful difference.
I don’t recall this at all. Were you sweating and swearing too?
https://www.borrenes.org/turismo/las-medulas/mirador-y-la-galeria-de-orellan/ Opens at 11 am.
Worth it for sure.
Thinking back to 2019 when I walked my first Invierno usually in October or November, I have never met any other Peregrinos except once there were 2 Spaniards from Andalucía. And a ghastly time when there was a whole bus load of “Peregrinos” walking only on a Sunday morning into Santiago. Very...
I too took this route from Borrenes. After Chana you ascend through a magical fairy green woods into the town of Orellan. Absolutely loved this stretch.
Yes! The next morning there is a steepish ascent surrounded by mountains to Mirador de Orellan. The caves themselves do not open early enough...
You can also schedule the whole route for a flat fee which is cheaper than booking by the day. In October 2021 it was ridiculously cheap less than €5/stage for a path way less traveled. On the last day it was only just to leave a thank you note and extra €.
Manuel Mar. Easy to reach, most economical, 100% reliable and a great guy. He has a Bar & Albergue in Sobradelo: good food, good value and it includes washing your clothes. ❤️
Good to know. Even though I got a little lost and walked on the too dangerous N-536 to finally cross it for the uphill to Villavieja. I wouldn't want to miss the chestnut forest ascent to Cornatel (though I had carefully planned it for a day & time when it would be open, of course it was closed)...
You can get a good breakfast at Carpinteiras, they open early for breakfast, lots of locals. Panadería Jesús is closed Sunday and opens Monday morning at 8 am according to their website. Taberna do Peto in Penasillas opens at 10 am on Sunday.
Penasillas is a wonderful little town just prior to the ascent to Monte Faro. When you arrive to Penasillas, on your left there is a large cow shed, Ana is the owner. She graciously shows you her cows. Bar O Peto is a nice place for a café. There is another bar in Pendellos right on the Camino...
Yes!!!!! So glad you walked it! I was surprised how low the water level is crossing the rocks, every time I’ve walked over them it was a little scary and thrilling at the same time. Maika & Pousa do Asma, great place to stay. 🚶🏽♀️❤️
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