Hubby and I took this path down and we were wearing our hiking boots that we wear when we backpack the Sierras of California. If I would have worn regular sneakers, then there would have been no way to make it down safely. It's not that it's steep, it's your footing that you have to be careful with. There are many rocks, but it's do-able if you take your time since you got nothing but time. Otherwise, if you want to prevent from getting any injuries, then yes, by all means, take a different path - never forget, it's your Camino and you ultimately have to decide for yourself. There's no shame in not taking this path because the French Camino is not the original Camino and many of the French way has been re-routed to take paths through small towns for tourism. I love the Camino and I'm planning on going again in May, God willing if the coronavirus doesn't shut it down. Take care and Buen Camino.