14 Days on the Camino Frances

[Doogman]

Hello Everyone:

My niece and a friend are considering doing a section of the Camino Frances in late spring/early summer. They were asking me for advice on which section to walk, but since I have not actually walked the CF, I thought I would turn to the Forum members. (I apologize, as I know that this question has probably been asked many, many times before, and I did look back at some of the earlier threads, but there is so much information there, it is a bit difficult to pull it all together). From what I know, I tentatively suggested SJPdP to Burgos, but I am sure that there will be other good suggestions as well.

They are about 30 years old, in reasonably good shape, with no burning desire to arrive in SdC or receive a Compostela. I would think access to and from the Camino would be relevant.

Any suggestions are greatly welcome, and thanks in advance!

 

[Deleted member 3000]

Leon to Santiago is my favorite two week walk. Buen camino.

 

[Mark Lee]

Yeah, ditto on Leon to Santiago. Nice section to walk and Leon is easy to get to from Madrid, if you are flying in to there.

 

[Anniesantiago]

What Falcon and Mark said.
Plan on a day or two in Leon to tourist about and adjust to the time change.

 

[november_moon]

Yes, Leon to Santiago is a great section. You get a bit of the famed Meseta, a hike over a couple largish mountains, and across Galicia, which is beautiful.

I know that they aren't necessarily interested in reaching Santiago, but one of the things I really enjoyed by getting to Santiago was the sense of completion - and - being able to "complete" the journey with the people that I met along the way. I met some amazing people and to be able to see some of them to the end was incredible.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

From what I know, I tentatively suggested SJPdP to Burgos

Keep them from watching The Way and make the start point Pamplona. That solves all sort of worries about transportation, fitness and lodging reservations.

 

[rappahannock_rev]

SJPP to Logrono. Slowly. With a break in Pamplona.

 

[ChloeRose]

If getting to Santiago isn't such a big priority, I'd recommend starting in SJPDP and hiking the mountains. They'll be walking with other people who are just starting out, and the energy/comradery in Roncesvalles is amazing. The people are the best part!