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Spend some time reading over this forum. There are many forum members your age and older who have walked the Camino. There are many subforums relating to gear, routes, accommodations, etc. And a search function at the top of each page for specific questions.I want to walk the Camino Francais at 64 2019. I have been to Santiago on Pilgrimage, but not walking. I saw many pilgrims my age, my physical range doing it and our tour guide explained not all pilgrims are young. My question is for those who have done this...what is your opinion and if I choose to go it alone, are there people along the way to mingle with safely?
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In fact many of them are retired and can afford the time. We found a lot of gap year young people and lots of 50+.I want to walk the Camino Francais at 64 2019. I have been to Santiago on Pilgrimage, but not walking. I saw many pilgrims my age, my physical range doing it and our tour guide explained not all pilgrims are young. My question is for those who have done this...what is your opinion and if I choose to go it alone, are there people along the way to mingle with safely?
Thanks!
I want to walk the Camino Francais at 64 2019. I have been to Santiago on Pilgrimage, but not walking. I saw many pilgrims my age, my physical range doing it and our tour guide explained not all pilgrims are young. My question is for those who have done this...what is your opinion and if I choose to go it alone, are there people along the way to mingle with safely?
Thanks!
I want to walk the Camino Francais at 64 2019. I have been to Santiago on Pilgrimage, but not walking. I saw many pilgrims my age, my physical range doing it and our tour guide explained not all pilgrims are young. My question is for those who have done this...what is your opinion and if I choose to go it alone, are there people along the way to mingle with safely?
Thanks!
71 and June will be my 4th consecutive caminoI want to walk the Camino Francais at 64 2019. I have been to Santiago on Pilgrimage, but not walking. I saw many pilgrims my age, my physical range doing it and our tour guide explained not all pilgrims are young. My question is for those who have done this...what is your opinion and if I choose to go it alone, are there people along the way to mingle with safely?
Thanks!
I have done four long-distance treks and one of my favorite aspects of the experiences is expressed above: age doesn’t define you in the trail. A moderate level of fitness is important, but beyond that, it is mental and social. The Camino de Santiago especially is a place where you can walk alone or with others, depending on your preference. I would always walk within earshot of other(s), though. All the best to you!
I’m 59 and I walked the Frances SJPdP fall 2017 alone , Le Puy to SJPdP fall 2018 super alone, last 100k to Santiago again oct 2018 (with hubby). You can do anything! Trust me—-if I can do it you can. Pace yourself..have a day to recover before starting if you come from the US, pack some turkey jerky or protein bars until you are comfortable with walking and eating, buy some stuff to put in a water bottle (not your water bladder) per day that is electrolytes or whatever you may be needing, get your bag carried each day until you think you can carry it or never, buy pacer poles—-ergonomic walking sticks that I swear by...and everyone that I have suggested them to, a sun hat, handsfree uv protection sun umbrella (euroschim?), or both, some cotton hiking gloves from amazon, good pair of sunglasses (Costco has Maui jim’s), get TrekRight Camino Frances app in your phone, book hotels or whatever your budget allows (I had great luck w booking.com) I needed my own bed, hot shower and a good night’s sleep each night, I booked 10+ miles each day’s to start, make a list of someone to think about/pray for/sent good thoughts to each day—-and ask them to do the same for you, get your dry overnight shirts 2! Not 3 or 4 at Duluth trading because they are more generous and a bit longer for the senior figure, keens were my footwear of choice and it took 500 plus miles to realize I need a WHOLE size bigger to accommodate my smart wool (high merino will count!!) socks, and a backback for the water bladder, compeeds for your “hot spots in your feet...NEVER put these in a blister!!! They will rip the tops off!!! (Trick yo putting compeeds on...put them in your bra or under your arm for a minute or two to warm them up!!). If anyone says that any accommodation you are making in order to make the journey is making you not a “real pilgrim” realize they are simply possessed and get away quickly. The pilgrims of old walked there with no conveniences and WALKED BACk HOME! Go for it! Enjoy! Above said, imho of course.I want to walk the Camino Francais at 64 2019. I have been to Santiago on Pilgrimage, but not walking. I saw many pilgrims my age, my physical range doing it and our tour guide explained not all pilgrims are young. My question is for those who have done this...what is your opinion and if I choose to go it alone, are there people along the way to mingle with safely?
Thanks!
Thanks, it is also the name of our website.I LOVE your handle: "carryoncouple"... very cool!
Hi Marie - ah ... you have been caught by the Camino - Excellent! As for 64 - you is a mere youngster!!
I am 70, nearly 71, and apart from a very few youngsters doing some sort of gap thing (gap in the head sometimes) I have found that age is immaterial ... everyone seems to not notice age or race or nation, just fellow pilgrims - though I have heard that some women do get a little flirted with sometimes ...
Surely, you will love it - and I bet you have been thinking "if not now, this year, then when??" Buen Camino Marie!
I’m 59 and I walked the Frances SJPdP fall 2017 alone , Le Puy to SJPdP fall 2018 super alone, last 100k to Santiago again oct 2018 (with hubby). You can do anything! Trust me—-if I can do it you can. Pace yourself..have a day to recover before starting if you come from the US, pack some turkey jerky or protein bars until you are comfortable with walking and eating, buy some stuff to put in a water bottle (not your water bladder) per day that is electrolytes or whatever you may be needing, get your bag carried each day until you think you can carry it or never, buy pacer poles—-ergonomic walking sticks that I swear by...and everyone that I have suggested them to, a sun hat, handsfree uv protection sun umbrella (euroschim?), or both, some cotton hiking gloves from amazon, good pair of sunglasses (Costco has Maui jim’s), get TrekRight Camino Frances app in your phone, book hotels or whatever your budget allows (I had great luck w booking.com) I needed my own bed, hot shower and a good night’s sleep each night, I booked 10+ miles each day’s to start, make a list of someone to think about/pray for/sent good thoughts to each day—-and ask them to do the same for you, get your dry overnight shirts 2! Not 3 or 4 at Duluth trading because they are more generous and a bit longer for the senior figure, keens were my footwear of choice and it took 500 plus miles to realize I need a WHOLE size bigger to accommodate my smart wool (high merino will count!!) socks, and a backback for the water bladder, compeeds for your “hot spots in your feet...NEVER put these in a blister!!! They will rip the tops off!!! (Trick yo putting compeeds on...put them in your bra or under your arm for a minute or two to warm them up!!). If anyone says that any accommodation you are making in order to make the journey is making you not a “real pilgrim” realize they are simply possessed and get away quickly. The pilgrims of old walked there with no conveniences and WALKED BACk HOME! Go for it! Enjoy! Above said, imho of course.
WOW, such welcome and detailed advice! Much appreciated. Since you started at SJPDP, can you tell me anything about the terrain and mountains? I would love to start there because my first husband (deceased since 2001) his family is originally from Pau near lourdes. I was able to visit Lourdes in 2017 and although I was fine with all the walking we did on pilgrimage, I did notice the mountain air was taxing on my lungs. Any thoughts would be like gold to me! Thanks!
I was 78 when I walked it in April this year. It can be exhausting but always exhilirating. I'm on the shy side and only speak English with an Aussie accent and I also have some hearing loss. No problem walking alone as so many around willing to give friendship and help if needed.
Go for it!
Click the graph and scroll down to the comments on the page that comes up.Bear in mind that there is a sting in the tail on the Valcarlos route which is that it rises with increasing steepness towards the end of the day and has a total height gain not much different from the Napoleon route.
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