Avoiding asphalt

[travelwithgrace]

I am beginning planning our pilgrimage for early June 2023 for 4 of us. We prefer a route with the least road walking and wondering which routes would be best between the Portuguese or the Norte. We will only be walking the last 160-180 km due to time constraints. I've walked the Primitivo already and loved the scenery, quiet towns and rugged trails. A similar experience would be great so if a completely different route is recommended I'd love to know. We do want to end in Santiago.
TIA

 

[mazzarina]

Hi bonniegrace, I've walked the last 100km of the Portugues with my family (Vigo-SdeC), with the Variante Espiritual. There's little asphalt on that route and I recommend it. Like you, I've done the Primitivo and enjoyed it for all the reasons you did. The Variante Espiritual is gorgeous, with forest walking, tiny villages, and an enchanting second day along the Ruta da Pedra e da Auga. And then a boat trip too!

 

[lt56ny]

Check out the Aragones. It is a lovely little camino that is about 170k. Quiet and I loved it.

 

[michal.don]

Hi, while the Norte is a fantastic walk, if you're looking for the least amount of asphalt possible, I'm afraid it probably wouldn't be the right one for you. There is quite a bit of roadwalking on that one.
Michal.don