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Nick, here’s a description of Diomondi. It is wonderful outside & more spectacular inside. The albergue is a modern renovated space. Has a microwave & fridge. Need to bring your own food.
It is gorgeous to sleep there at night. Eerie too, my bed was above some tombs. Hope you get to see it...
Yes, the facility is not at all flashy. The reason I stay here is because Manuel and his team are so good hearted and so invested in taking care of Peregrin@s. Hot water, comfortable beds, hearty food and tons of goodwill.
On a hoped for repeat Invierno in October, I too will be following...
Because Carmiña & Bruno are awesome humans, they run a comfortable albergue with everything you need, good food too, and a quick hike into Santiago in the morning.
Looking forward to your Invierno. I’m planning a very similar course in October using Laurie’s great finds.
I like staying at Bar...
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)...
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