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    Camino Central from the Algarve

    Hi and thanks for this as it is exactly what I was looking for. I have walked several caminos in Spain and the Via Francicina in Italy (Aosta to Rome and Rome to Santa Maria di Leuca). Spain is easy alone but Italy is impossible because one is forced to take BnBs alot which are too expensive...
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    Camino del Norte in 28 days. Start in Bilbao or start in Irun and skip some stages?

    I have walked the Norte and Primitivo. I would start in Irun or San Sebastian if you prefer ... I would just walk and not worry about timing as it can cramp your style. You will walk way more km the last week or two than at the beginning as you will be in great shape by then. Easier to over do...
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    Winter Camino Francés video (arrived January 6th, 2021)

    Fantastic! I walked it a few times but never in winter. O'Cebreiro is tough enough without the snow ... it must have been unbelievably hard and fun! Geat video. Got the rendez vous for the vaccine so itchin' to hit the road. (looking at doing the Italian section of the Via Francigena). Thanks...
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    Sleeping bag

    True ... I will be more careful in future ... heading for the Via Francigena soon... woohoo!
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    Sleeping bag

    OK OK relax, I have stayed in dozens (NOT ALL ) of the albergues on the caminos walked like the CF (x3), VdelaPlata, Norte, Aragones, Tour, Arles, Primitivo, Ingles and have ALways had one when needed .... so relax I was not making an 'absolute statement' but giving my opinion and others are...
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    Sleeping bag

    Hi I have walked the Camino Frances a few times and there are ALWAYS blankets and the bigger dorms do get warm (people heat). That said I always have my 500gr (or 1/2lb) sleeping bag (cheap, not warm). Like this about...
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    Via Francigena

    Hi Donovan. Thanks alot. I think it is a wiser after all not to start with a really challenging 30km on Day 1. Besides one needs to have time to look around and smell the flowers! I have walked many caminos over the last 10 years and should have known better! I have already looked up your B&B...
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    Via Francigena

    Hello, Am leaving from Aosta (to Rome) in April. Day 1 is a tough (they say!) 29km to Chatillon. Nus is half way. I cannot find an ostello there. Any ideas? I have no trouble with tough days as have walked several Caminos but for Day 1 ... well, just not decided. Thanks (sorry this is not a...
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    Guide book for the Via Francigena del SUD

    It is possible to buy the new Guide book for the Via Francigena (Col du Grand Saint bernmard to Rome) from the Lepère Editions ... it just came out 2020. See their website as they have lots of guide books IN FRENCH. www.lepere-editions.com
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    Guide book for the Via Francigena del SUD

    I purchased the 'La Via Francigena, le chemin de Sigéric vers Rome' guide (44 stages 1,022km) which starts at the Col du Grand Saint Bernard. It is hot off the presse (2020) and has accommodations, descriptions, maps, a little history, plan of the cities ... and is small enough. Check it out if...
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    Very good news. New albergue will be open in the Camino Aragones

    Hello, I have walked the Camino Aragones twice 2012 and 2019. It is marvelous and very quiet. It is so strange when it meets up with Frances and all of a sudden there are tons of people out of the blue! Good luck with your project. I might add that if you passed through Sarrance (on Chemin de...
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    Favorite stops on the Norte?

    It is a great walk. Here are 2 suggestions. If you stay in Gernika (city bombarded my Germans during the Spanish Civil War to help Franco) you should check out the reproduction of the Picasso mural depicting that day (original painting in Madrid). There is a bench in font of it (outside) and it...
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    Via Francigena Guide

    Thank you for the tip! It will be useful. In the meanwhile I found a room for 2 (friends) for 51 euros ... best I could find. Called Hotel Miage.
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    Via Francigena Guide

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    Via Francigena Guide

    Hello, I have walked several caminos in France and Spain and am planning a to walk the Via Francigena (Italy) as of April. I am a little concerned about the cost of accommodations. I have downloaded (first time going techy!) the Via Francigena app and am wondering if it is (or what is?) the best...

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