Best 7-day Section

[MelissaLW]

My husband and I are planning to walk the entire CF, and our daughters will join us for just a week before their college classes begin in September. Which section would be the most scenic? (They’re experienced backpackers but for this trip would probably enjoy towns over rural landscape.) Thanks so much for any recommendations!

 

[trecile]

My husband and I are planning to walk the entire CF, and our daughters will join us for just a week before their college classes begin in September. Which section would be the most scenic? (They’re experienced backpackers but for this trip would probably enjoy towns over rural landscape.) Thanks so much for any recommendations!

Just about any 7 day stretches will have some scenic vistas along with some not so scenic places. Are they interested in arriving in Santiago with you? If so, O Cebreiro to Santiago has some lovely sections, especially if you take the variant through Samos.

 

[davejsy]

My husband and I are planning to walk the entire CF, and our daughters will join us for just a week before their college classes begin in September. Which section would be the most scenic? (They’re experienced backpackers but for this trip would probably enjoy towns over rural landscape.) Thanks so much for any recommendations!

As you mention towns I would suggest Pamplona to Logrono two beautiful cities, and which would give you a real mix, with Puente de la Reina and Estella in-between, and beautiful scenery. Also Pamplona and Logrono will provide easy transport options for your daughters. It would be a very easy 7 days, and depending on your daily KM's they could even bus from Pamplona to join you from Roncesvalles.

 

[naplesdon]

Burgos and beyond....

 

[alexwalker]

Just about any 7 day stretches will have some scenic vistas along with some not so scenic places. Are they interested in arriving in Santiago with you? If so, O Cebreiro to Santiago has some lovely sections, especially if you take the variant through Samos.

Best advice.

 

[isawtman]

To me the two most inspirational sites on the Camino are Cruz de Ferro and O Cebreiro. So, I would do Leon to Tricastela or Astorga to Sarria. With Leon to Tricastela you are also getting both the Cathedral in Leon and Gaudi's Palace in Astorga. With Astorga to Sarria you are also getting Gaudi's Palace and the Monastery in Samos. I don't know what the transportation options are for Tricastela. I think you would have to take a taxi to Sarria to get the train. Perhaps Astorga to Sarria would be better because you can get the train at both places. Plus you don't have to walk through the suburbs of Leon on you first day with them.

 

[Charte57]

Leon to Sarria, but take the bus out of Leon to La Virgin. I loved this stretch, beautiful scenery and such special sites: Hospital de Orbigo, Astorga, Rabanal, Cruz de Ferro, Ponferrada, Cebriero and the monastery at Samos. For me this part is the best of the best! And Leon is easy to get to and beautiful as well!

 

[FLEUR]

Santiago, Negreira, Cee, Finistère , Lires and end at Muxia.
Certificates can be collected at Finistère and Muxia.
A lovely 7 day walk.
Bus back to Santiago

 

[Jim ME]

I would agree with Pamplona to Logrono. After I walked the full CF my wife wanted a glimpse of Camino life. We spent a couple days in Pamplona then hiked to Logrono. We loved spending time in Pamplona, Estella and Logrono.

Transportation in and out of those two cities are great. You will climb Alto Del Perdon which is unique. St. Jean to Logrono is 7 days, but it doesn’t leave you much time to sight see. Hope you have a great time!

 

[Gerard Griffin]

Of course it's a matter of taste, but for me it would have to be the Meseta, Burgos to Leon.

The best hostels, many of them donativos:

Trardajos, San Anton, Puente Fitero, Santa Maria in Carrion, Domenico Laffi in Carrion, Santa Cruz in Sahagun

Great cities, towns and villages:

Casterojeriz, Moratinos, Sahagun, Leon

The place names:

Rabe de las Calzadas, Boadilla del Camino, Revenga de Campos, Terradillos de los Templarios, El Burgo Ranero

The open churches. The sweeping magical countryside. Peaceable Kingdom. The gut-busting hill outside Casterojeriz.
The Brazilian music tape in the cafe in

I understand that there are people who take a bus across the meseta because it's boring. It takes all sorts. For me it's the heart and soul of the Way.