Brendaparrish
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- Camino Frances july(2014)
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I think the hill out of Castrojeriz is well below 1500mm and I'm more than slightly puffed on that one. LOLI find myself "slightly winded" going up any hill...above or way below 1500m. : (
- the very worst? The pits?? Those walks between the bollards to Carrion de los Condes, leaving Leon, or worse yet, tiptoeing along the security fences surrounding the airports of Burgos or sadly Santiago - all perfectly straight and boring to tears.
Altitude is not the problem its the angle of ascent which may cause a problem. Coming out of SJPP is a long steep climb nothing hysteric but your first day out, excitement mixed with second thoughts, many new people to talk with, your equipment doesn't fit "just right" as yet, thoughts of blisters go through your head, the amazing scenery or the bad weather all making it difficult to hit your usual rythum and speed. colinPeter obviously didn't check the maps before leaving Castrojeriz - just like me! - the climb there is not difficult but is surprising if not forewarned, many words have been spilled by those concerned with the climb up to O'Cebreiro - if you have walked all the way from SJPP you won't even notice it!
According to our wonderful National Health Service even mild Altitude Sickness doesn't begin to kick in until 2,500m anyway.
am planning to begin my walk from st. jean on or about july 8th....very good physical shape but poor ability in altitude as i live at sea level.. where do you recommend to stay over to make journey more palatable...also i have reservations already in pamplona for two nights festivities for closing ceremonies for running the bulls 13 and 14th so need to arrive by 13th noon?
thanks for any information/suggestions
iamb
That hill out if Castrojeriz took me by surprise too the first time. I had completely missed it on the Euroski site, which is what we often use for further information. I find it a beast of a hill, mainly due to the fact that there is no shade the whole way up. Climbing up to La Faba and hence to O'Cebreiro is, at least for me a pleasant walk up a lovely mule path! There's plenty of opportunity to sit on a stone wall ( in the shade) and watch all the other Pilgrims going by.I think the hill out of Castrojeriz is well below 1500mm and I'm more than slightly puffed on that one. LOL
Buen Camino
Colin
Yes I agree, the two are like "chalk & cheese".That hill out if Castrojeriz ....Climbing up to La Faba....
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