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  1. Sparleb644

    Coffee in the Morning?

    WoW, quite varying advice….. we did the Norte in 2018. In decent sized towns (about a third of our nights were spent in sizeable towns) there will be an open bar at 7. We ate breakfast with police, other workers getting off for their day. Not the case in rural or isolated albergues, but all will...
  2. Sparleb644

    How much water to carry?

    Lots of great advice here, drink lots of water….. Buen camino
  3. Sparleb644

    How much water to carry?

    I have done Norte completely and Primitivo. Neither in summer months but both in warm months - May and September. 1.5 litres in a 2litre bladder was good for me except on the longest days when I took 2 litres. Didn‘t fill it during the stage. Emptied the bladder several times but certainly not...
  4. Sparleb644

    Le Puy vs. Norte.

    Wow. Lots of people with a variety of appraisals. So obviously your experience can fall into a range depending on what challenges you. My wife and I did both in May. le Puy to Sjpp in 2017 and Norte in 2018. The spots you mention as hard are both very steep. The Norte has some steep climbs but...
  5. Sparleb644

    Advice needed with Camino del Norte route

    My wife and I did the Norte in 2018 in May. So can’t speak to the fall weather. The section from San Sébastien to Bilbao is the hilliest part of the Norte. The subsequent section is less. I was imprudent on the Deba - Markina day and didn’t drink enough and didn’t keep my legs warm (I have an...

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