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  1. NolaVulling

    Walking poles for Camino del Norte

    You will definitely need two walking poles for the del Norte. Altus make ones that collapse quite short. You will have to check them in rather than carry on board if you are flying anywhere with them. Be aware that the del Norte route has some extremely steep, slippery and dangerous section...
  2. NolaVulling

    Islares albergue closed

    It has been closed for some time & is not expected to open anytime soon due to new standards being applied, but you can stay at the camping ground.
  3. NolaVulling

    Norte in October compared to CF

    This is my 5th Camino. We have had many rainy days along the way. I started in Bayonne on 25/8 but due to poor weather& the treacherous terrain, I prefer to be safe than sorry, took a bus between Markina and Bilbao. After Gijon there were many days of muddy tracks that really should be avoided...
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    Norte in October compared to CF

    I am currently on the del Norte and can tell you I have had a lot of wet weather. Between Irun and Bilbao it is positively dangerous in many sections to walk after rain or when it is raining. It is much harder than the Frances with very steep and long ups and downs. My advice would be to start...
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    Advice requested re walking the del Norte

    Thank you for all your helpful advice. It is much appreciated. I am a little technically challenged when it comes to using apps but will give it a go. Thank you i look forward to reading your advice.
  6. NolaVulling

    Advice requested re walking the del Norte

    I am planning to walk the del Norte from Irun starting the last week of August. I have the 2015 edition of the Cicerone guide to the Northern Caminos, together with the latest updates. Is there any other info I will need? Would love to communicate with someone who has done this route recently.
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    Del Norte in August/September

    I am planning to walk from Hendaye/Irun at the end of August. I would appreciate any advice fellow pilgrims can give on what I can expect in relation to how busy it might be, accommodation, and weather.
  8. NolaVulling

    Del Norte this July... Third camino

    Hi Lucy Did you get your credenciale before you arrived in Spain or is it available in Irun or Hendaye? I am also hoping to walk in July 2017.

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