3 1/2 weeks

[Peregrino2016]

I have 24 days to walk el camino Frances! Any recommendation?

 

[Deleted member 3000]

You can look at the stages here:

http://www.godesalco.com/plan/frances

Burgos to Santiago might be satisfactory for that amount of time.

 

[Felipe]

+ Estimate which distance you can/want to walk per day (a tip: the average pilgrim does around 25 km daily, which is also the estimated by most guides).
+ Consider if you want a day or two of rest, or for visiting interesting cities.
+ Then go to any guide with distances, and count backwards your total from Compostela.
Buen camino!

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Depends what you can walk a day , like Felipe said and get a guide . Happy planning and a Buen Camino .

 

[Mark Lee]

Yeah, Burgos is a cool city and would be a good starting point. Easy to get to from Madrid as well.
Get a good guide book and kind of map out how far and where you want to walk everyday and then use that as to where you want to start from. Also take into consideration travel time to and from Spain. That eats up 2-3 days.
Of course always stay flexible as some days you may want to walk more and some days less and sometimes you just may stop somewhere that you think is really cool and end up staying there instead of where you initially planned to.

 

[Thornley]

I have 24 days to walk el camino Frances! Any recommendation?

Plane to Madrid, Bus or train to Logrono and then away.
If you are asking if the whole camino is doable in 24 days the answer is yes , but the cultural experience is zilch.

 

[Mike Savage]

I have 24 days to walk el camino Frances! Any recommendation?

Welcome Peregrino2016!

I would chose a starting point that allows you to enjoy the journey the just put one foot in front of the other!

Buen Camino!

 

[Peregrino2016]

Yeah, Burgos is a cool city and would be a good starting point. Easy to get to from Madrid as well.
Get a good guide book and kind of map out how far and where you want to walk everyday and then use that as to where you want to start from. Also take into consideration travel time to and from Spain. That eats up 2-3 days.
Of course always stay flexible as some days you may want to walk more and some days less and sometimes you just may stop somewhere that you think is really cool and end up staying there instead of where you initially planned to.

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I have 24 days to walk el camino Frances! Any recommendation?

thanks everyone for the great input! I'm thinking also in doing ST. JEAN TO PAMPLONA I have some family that leaves south of the city that I have never met, then take the bus to Burgos and start from there! Any thoughts?

 

[Peregrino2016]

I was also thinking starting it from st.jean hike to Pamplona visit some relatives and then take the bus to Burgos and go from there! I also bought a pilgrims guide to camino the compostela by John Brierley it seem pretty good what other guide books you all recomend? Thanks

 

[scruffy1]

Santiago will be calling but don't even consider running through Burgos, Leon, Astorga, Samos, even Villafranca del Bierzo without going walkabout-something which will bite heavily into your 3 1/2 weeks but which should not be missed. So fix your kilometerage and starting point accordingly.

 

[amancio]

I would not start with a bus trip, to me, anything with wheels around the Camino kinda puts me off. Consider Burgos-Santiago, and if you have some spare days, do move forward onto Fisterra, the end of the world.

Buen camino!

 

[Mark Lee]

I was also thinking starting it from st.jean hike to Pamplona visit some relatives and then take the bus to Burgos and go from there! I also bought a pilgrims guide to camino the compostela by John Brierley it seem pretty good what other guide books you all recomend? Thanks

That sounds like a pretty good plan. Pamplona is a very cool place to visit. Not to be missed. The great thing about the Camino, especially since you have a limited time schedule, is that it's easy and cheap to get on a bus and visit the cities like Pamplona, Burgos, Leon and still walk into Santiago with at least a hundred kilometers under your boots and get a compostela. It's all about the journey and enjoying beautiful northern Spain.
The Brierley guide book is a good choice and all you will need. Uncomplicated and good maps. Worked fine for me.

 

[Thornley]

I was also thinking starting it from st.jean hike to Pamplona visit some relatives and then take the bus to Burgos and go from there! I also bought a pilgrims guide to camino the compostela by John Brierley it seem pretty good what other guide books you all recomend? Thanks

Burgos to Muxia/Finisterre or
Logrono to Santiago
Both are esasy to reach from Madrid

Miam Miam Do Do
Best book for accommodation and facilities in each home/pension/albergue/hotel.
Read closely as it show how many people in each room/chambre which is great as we are now down to max. 6 person room
And also lists every place , not the selected few.

 

[Peregrino2016]

Great! I'm starting my training soon here in the states to start doing my walk! Now starting gear selection and debating on foot wear! Thank you everyone! Will be linking up soon! Buen camino !

 

[jpflavin1]

I have 24 days to walk el camino Frances! Any recommendation?

Peregrino2016:

I would consider starting in Pamplona.

Why? Pamplona is an easy city to get to by bus or train. You would miss the biggest climb on the Frances, the Monastery in Roncesvalles (more like a college dorm these days) and a few churches and bridges. It would also mean averaging about 30 km's a day. Many will say that is too fast to enjoy the Camino. I would disagree. A 7 hour day @5 km's or 3 mph, including 2-15 minute breaks and a 30 minute lunch. An 8:00am start would get you in at 3:00 pm. Plenty of time to shower, wash clothes, see sights, blog, journal, have a few beers or wine with fellow pilgrims and a nap before a 7 or 8 pm dinner. You do not have to average 30 a day. The Meseta which is more or less flat will provide lots of opportunities for longer days in similar time frames.

That said, this is your Camino. The only other suggestions I would make are to:

Start slowly - Let your body adjust to walking a half marathon or better a day.
Pack as little as possible - We all bring to much but bring whatever gives you a sense of comfort. You can always leave it behind or mail it ahead or home. If you forget something you will be able to purchase it in Spain.
Listen to your body - if you get a hot spot or something does not feel right, stop and address the problem. ie: many blisters could be prevented.
Let the Camino be your guide - Try not to plan too much. Do not be disappointed if you do not get as far in a day as you planned. Just let the Camino guide you.

Ultreya,
Joe