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Hi Kevin, I walked it at that time of year in 2016 as pretty unfit 53 year old and did it comfortably in 23 days ( though no rest days), but there were one or two horrendously long days. The key I think is making sure you dont get any blisters, so make sure your boots are well walked in.
Good...
Hi Mariya, I did the CF last year in April for the first time as a relatively unfit 53 year old who had never walked or hiked before, and managed it in 26 days with a rest day.
the key is good boots, lining socks to avoid problems with your feet, 3 or 4 long training walks (20km plus) with your...
hi, am arriving in Bayonne from Charente in France on morning of 8th april, then taking train to sjpp to arrive just after nidday then heading straight out, probably going via valcarlos (as not certain bonaparte route will be open) and depending on how I am going ,will either stay in Valcarlos...
i am leaving from station in sjpp at about midday on the 8th, not sure if bonaparte route is open so am thinking of taking the valcarlos route, depending on how i am doing may stay in valcarlos municipal albergue on the 8th or if still feel good and have enough time will head to Roncesvalles...
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