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HelloI think I might suggest you that the weather is unpredictable in general, so I would take a good poncho and carry it. It is always good to have it and don't use it rather than not to have it and need it
I walked 320km od Camino del Norte 1 month ago. I must say, that in Asturias we had TONS of sunshineIn Galicia we experienced fogs and afternoon storms/rains.
The funny part is, that we have not had rain for the whole camino, but on the last day when we joined the Camino Frances (Camino del Norte connects to Camino Frances in Arzua), it was crazy raining! So I would rather find out what is the weather for certain month in certain area - e.g. Asturias, Cantabria, Galicia.
I heard that Galicia is like the Ireland - 200 days of rain per year.
And about sleeping bag - carry one for sure. Albergues on Camino del Norte are small and some of them offer only bed and pillow. Sometimes there are no blankets, no sheets.
If you need any information on the route from Oviedo area (albergues, stages, km), let me knowI have up-to-date itinerary.
Get ready for the best adventure! Camino del Norte is marvelous
I am curious Janka was there a lot of pavement on this route? What were the trails like? I wanted to try this route but have read in the various posts that there is a lot of walking alongside roads. How did you find it?
The funny part is, that we have not had rain for the whole camino, but on the last day when we joined the Camino Frances (Camino del Norte connects to Camino Frances in Arzua), it was crazy raining!
En realidad es el Camino Frances el que se une al Norte y al Primitivo, ya que estos dos son más antiguos.
Es una pena que el camino entre Soto de Luiña y Cadavedo por la montaña no esté bien limpio porque hay unas vistas muy bonitas de la costa. Aún así, hay peregrinos que se atreven a hacerlo.
In fact the Camino Frances which joins North and Primitivo, as these two are older.
It is a shame the way between Cadavedo Soto de Luiña and the mountain is not properly cleaned because there are very nice views of the coast. Still, there are pilgrims who dare to do so.
Thanks angulero!!! I love the idea that in fact really Camino Frances is the one that joins two older routes
Well, are you one of those people who dare to walk the closed mountain road?
And what happened to Pelayo ?Hola
There are many stories about the beginning of Santiago de Compostela, and this is one of them:
Between 818 and 842 King Alfonso the second ruled the northern Christian Spain, the Mauer from North Africa ruled the larger southern and middel part, and at that time Oviedo was the Capital of the Christian Spain.
A hermit, Pelayo, saw a large star located low over a forest near the river Sar.
Together with some fellow hermits they found a sarcophagus with remainings and pergament stating it was the apostle.
When King Alfonso heard about the finding, he went there, probably via the old Roman road passing Fonsagrada and Lugo.
At the grave he declared Santiago a Saint and founded a church where the grave was found.
Thus King Alfonso was considered the first pilgrim, establishing the first Camino (Primitivo) where pilgrims from all of Europe could walk in safety, more or less.
Other sources have other views on the story, and we will never know which got it right.
One thing which seem certain is, that the Caminos can have life changing effects on those who walk it
Buen Camino
Lettinggo
No, no lo he hecho, pero vivo cerca y en alguna ocasión subo en coche al los pueblos por los cercanos a ese tramo del camino, por lo que sé que si estuviera el camino limpio, merecería mucho la pena ir por la montaña.
En cuanto a lo de que en realidad es el camino francés el que se une a estos dos es porque el Primitivo está considerado el primer camino, y cuando los peregrinos del resto de europa empezaron e peregrinar, la meseta aún no era segura porque todavía había mucha presencia mora, por lo que lo más seguro era ir por la costa, que era la zona cristiana.
Por eso no entiendo muy bien por qué en el foro el Camino del Norte y el Camino Primitivo están en la sección de "Otras rutas en España" y no está en "Rutas que acaban en Santiago".
No, I have not, but I live nearby and occasionally drive to climb the nearby villages that stretch of road, so I know if it was a clean way, you deserve much worth going down the mountain.
As for what it actually is Camino Francés that joins these two is that the Primitivo is considered the first path, and when pilgrims from the rest of Europe began and pilgrimage, the plateau was not sure because there was still mora much presence, so the safest thing was to go along the coast, it was the Christian area.
So I do not quite understand why the forum Camino Primitivo Camino del Norte and are in the section "Other routes in Spain" and not on "Routes ending in Santiago."
Hi Janka,Angulero, that is very valid point.
As far as I remember, when I arrived to Arzua from northern way, the marks (flechas, conchas) stopped being northern and changed to be different - typical for french way. They stayed "french-way" until Santiago. So this forum only copies the actual ways how they are marked. But according to what you are saying, the division of the Camino routes seems to be wrong.
Hi Janka,
thanks for sharing your insights
Can I ask you - what kind of shoes or other walking equipment did you use? I walked Portugues in 2010 in old running sneakers and was planning to use those (rather than heavy-duty mountain hiking shoes with vibram sole, etc). I know that the terrain is much more difficult and also rainy, so I am a bit worried about knees/ankles... (last decision moments between del norte and frances, as me and friend set out in early september. heart says del norte, head says frances)
As for what it actually is Camino Francés that joins these two is that the Primitivo is considered the first path, and when pilgrims from the rest of Europe began and pilgrimage, the plateau was not sure because there was still mora much presence, so the safest thing was to go along the coast, it was the Christian area.
So I do not quite understand why the forum Camino Primitivo Camino del Norte and are in the section "Other routes in Spain" and not on "Routes ending in Santiago."
And what happened to Pelayo ?
View attachment 12040they cut his head off. Hmmmmm !
Maybe his brother ? Anyway he lost his head. It is sour that this is the news these days too. Times haven't changed.
I think that Leon was sacked by the Moors as late as A.D.987 so what is now known as the primary route (the Camino Francés) was still unsafe 150 years after the first pilgrimage!
The history of Asturias in those troubled times is the history of Christian Spain. The capital moving from Cangas de Onis in the Picos de Europa, to Pravia, to Oviedo and then on to Leon as more of the country was made safe.
Walking on the Camino from Lugo is literally following the Way of those first pilgrims.
Thanks a lot, Janka!!!!
The shoes are very nice and I am tempted to buy new ones, but afraid I won't have time to break them in before the trip.. did you have one or two pairs of shoes? How about trekking sandals (those very popular ones in Czech Rep
Second question - a friend is telling me that sometimes the waymarking is not good, and it is important to have smartphone and use gps and maps. I was planning to go completely offline, not to use any phones, etc. What was your experience?
We will be walking San Sebastina to Oviedo/Aviles, so a different part of the del norte, but still.. maybe you heard something about those parts from your co-pilgrims..
Many many thanks again
karla
Hello Janka!
We're planning to go on the Camino del Norte in September starting from the city Gihon. Could you give us any information on the route about albergues where did you stay and stages where road was heavy or unsafe. Is the route really unpopulated and danger to walk the closed mountain road?
Thank you in advance,
Lana
Hi Lana,
first of all, let me wish you marvelous time on the camino, which I consider to be absolutely beautifulI can provide you my itinerary (albergues + stage kilometers) from Muros de Nalon, which is close to Aviles/Gijon to the very end - I will send it to you in a message
Regarding the route - nothing too heavy or unsafe. It is hilly, indeed, but very refreshing. Not boring at all. Full of suprises like - what is behind that hill? Yay, another hillAnd then ocean. And then another hill. And back to the ocean
Yes, it is not easy, because the way goes up and down, up and down several times on each stage, but nothing deadly crucial that would kill you. It was challenging, but bearableSome parts of the stages vere really pleasant and easy, some of them consisted of going up up up and then down and then again up and down. Sometimes you started at the sealevel 0 meters altitude, then you went to say Hi! to the cows on the mountain meadows, and then you found yourself in albergue on the little hill upon the ocean coast. Pure fairy-tale! My overall feeling was great! If you are a sport person, then you will like it, I am sure of it!
HI Janka,Hi Lana,
first of all, let me wish you marvelous time on the camino, which I consider to be absolutely beautifulI can provide you my itinerary (albergues + stage kilometers) from Muros de Nalon, which is close to Aviles/Gijon to the very end - I will send it to you in a message
Regarding the route - nothing too heavy or unsafe. It is hilly, indeed, but very refreshing. Not boring at all. Full of suprises like - what is behind that hill? Yay, another hillAnd then ocean. And then another hill. And back to the ocean
Yes, it is not easy, because the way goes up and down, up and down several times on each stage, but nothing deadly crucial that would kill you. It was challenging, but bearableSome parts of the stages vere really pleasant and easy, some of them consisted of going up up up and then down and then again up and down. Sometimes you started at the sealevel 0 meters altitude, then you went to say Hi! to the cows on the mountain meadows, and then you found yourself in albergue on the little hill upon the ocean coast. Pure fairy-tale! My overall feeling was great! If you are a sport person, then you will like it, I am sure of it!
Hi Lana,
first of all, let me wish you marvelous time on the camino, which I consider to be absolutely beautifulI can provide you my itinerary (albergues + stage kilometers) from Muros de Nalon, which is close to Aviles/Gijon to the very end - I will send it to you in a message
Regarding the route - nothing too heavy or unsafe. It is hilly, indeed, but very refreshing. Not boring at all. Full of suprises like - what is behind that hill? Yay, another hillAnd then ocean. And then another hill. And back to the ocean
Yes, it is not easy, because the way goes up and down, up and down several times on each stage, but nothing deadly crucial that would kill you. It was challenging, but bearableSome parts of the stages vere really pleasant and easy, some of them consisted of going up up up and then down and then again up and down. Sometimes you started at the sealevel 0 meters altitude, then you went to say Hi! to the cows on the mountain meadows, and then you found yourself in albergue on the little hill upon the ocean coast. Pure fairy-tale! My overall feeling was great! If you are a sport person, then you will like it, I am sure of it!
HI Janka,
We are considering the same route form Gihon in July 2015. I am interested in your itinerary also - would you send it to me? Thanks!
Rhoda
Janka, great looking shoes. What brand are those? Can we purchase them here in the usa?Hey Karla!
I would recommend Camino del Norte; like where would you find an ocean on the Camino Frances??? Nowhere!I loved the seaside by my right hand and the Asturias mountains by my left hand
Regarding your question - I had treking boots, definitely not running shoes, but for treking. Here is the picture of my shoesSoooo.... they were lighter than vibrams but stronger than running shoes. So I would go for something like here on the pic
Buen Camino!
Hello Rhoda,
I will try to copy it here for youEnjoy!
PLAN CAMINO DE SANTIAGO 2014
Stage Day Date Name Name km
Saturday June 14 landing in Aeropuerto de Asturias to: taxi to Muros de Nalón
1 Sunday June 15 from: taxi to Muros de Nalón to: Soto de Luiña 17,2
2 Monday June 16 from: Soto de Luiña to: Cadavedo 24
3 Tuesday June 17 from: Cadavedo to: Luarca 18
4 Wednesday June 18 from: Luarca to: La Caridad 29,5
5 Thursday June 19 from: La Caridad to: Ribadeo 27,6
6 Friday June 20 from: Ribadeo to: Lourenzá 30,5
7 Saturday June 21 from: Lourenzá to: Gontán 28
8 Sunday June 22 from: Gontán to: Vilalba 20,8
9 Monday June 23 from: Vilalba to: Baamonde 20,9
10 Tuesday June 24 from: Baamonde to: Miraz 14,7
11 Wednesday June 25 from: Miraz to: Sobrados dos Monxes 25,2
12 Thursday June 26 from: Sobrados dos Monxes to: Arzúa 22,4
13 Friday June 27 from: Arzúa to: Pedrouzo 19,1
14 Saturday June 28 from: Pedrouzo to: Santiago de Compostela 22
Total km: 319,9
Also, do you have recommendations about where to stay? Should we book in advance?Thank you! Where would be a good place to look for a map of this route?
Hey Odem, I bought them back home in Europe, so I am really not sure whether exactly these are available in USA also.Hi
Janka, great looking shoes. What brand are those? Can we purchase them here in the usa?
Also, do you have recommendations about where to stay? Should we book in advance?
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