- Time of past OR future Camino
- 2017 - Camino Frances
2019 - Camino Portugues
For 2024 Pilgrims: €50,- donation = 1 year with no ads on the forum + 90% off any 2024 Guide. More here. (Discount code sent to you by Private Message after your donation) |
---|
Thank you. I am active and fit but want to take in the experience . . . it is not a race, so 30km+ is not my cup of teaFor what it is worth...30 km days are not normal on the Norte or other routes.
30 Km days are generally walked by folks who have a reason or who are at a much higher fitness level. There are stages on a couple of routes where there is no accommodation at a shorter distance. That has become much less common on most routes now as albergues and other accommodation have filled in between previous stopping points.
A few years ago we did not hear of people talking about 30km days on a regular basis. It was almost always a one-off type of thing except for fitness addicts.
I have walked 30km days many times over 13 caminos ..even 40&45k days...but not on a regular basis and am happy that it was a seldom event.
I consider 20-25km to be normal with a lot of 16km days thrown in. I am not sure why we now see so many posts about walking 30+ stages.
Others may have a different opinion or perception.
Thank you, this will be a very helpful resource.I keep spreadsheets of the daily distances for all of my Caminos. On the Norte I did have a handful of days over 30km, but by choice, not necessity. I really can't think of any stage where I had to walk over 30 km.
This website has a stage planner that you can play around with.
rutasasantiago.com - This website is for sale! - rutasasantiago Resources and Information.
This website is for sale! rutasasantiago.com is your first and best source for all of the information you’re looking for. From general topics to more of what you would expect to find here, rutasasantiago.com has it all. We hope you find what you are searching for!www.rutasasantiago.com
Huge thank you!In 2018, as part of a much longer walk, we started in Hendaye, just over the bridge from Irun. We took quite a few alternatives, as you will find on this forum, in particular some amazing cliff walks. We also strayed from the Norte in places, for example dipping down to Oviedo.
These are our stages, with an average of just over 15km (yes, we are slow walkers):
Pasajes 21.5
San Sebastian 6.2
Orio 16
Zumaia 15.7
Ibiri 19
Markina-Xemein 19.1
Munitibar Gerrikaitz 11.5
Gernika 13.9
Lezama 21.9
Bilbao 10.5
Portugalete (via Ria del Nervion) 12.4
Pobena 13
Castro Urdiales (via Miono) 15.9
Oriñon 16.4
Laredo (via Monte Candina, coast) 11.5
Noja (via Santoña) 13.6
Guemes (via Castillo & Bareyo) 15.4
Santander (coastal trail & Somo) 14.6
Liencres 19
Polancos 22.2
Santillana del Mar 11.8
Cobreces 13.2
Comillas 10.4
Serdio 19.6
Buelna 17.8
Llanes 17.3
Nueva 18.3
Ribadesella/Ribeseya 15.9
Colunga 22.6
Villaviciosa 17.9
Valdedios 9.9
Vega de Poja 15.4
Oviedo 20
La Miranda - Llanera 16.6
Aviles 14
Muros de Nalon 22.5
Soto de Luina 18.4
Ballota 12.8
Barcia 21.6
Puerto de Vega 21.3
La Caridad 23.1
Ribadeo 23.8
Villamartin Grande 18.7
Mondonedo 17.7
Abadin 13.4
Vilalba 20.6
Baamonde 18.8
Miraz 16.6
Reguela 14
Sobrado dos Monxes 15.8
A Gandara (Boimorto) 11.8
Arzua 10.2
O Pedrouzo 19
Santiago de Compostella 19
Hope this helps!
Buen Camino!
Gronze.com's stage suggestions should fit your plans.Hi everyone. I have perused the many existing threads on this forum about routes and stops and have been researching the many itineraries online for the Camino Norte.
Does anyone have an itinerary that would keep the stages less than 30km . . . ideally topping out at 25km? I am very fit, but I found the days of 30km+ from our recent walk of the Camino Portuguese just not enjoyable and I would prefer to avoid them on the Camino Norte if possible.
I plan to walk Camino Norte sometime on or around Jun 24, 2021, a reschedule of my plans for this fall for obvious reasons.
Thanks all and Buen Camino.
Michael
I've done the del Norte a few times, initially doing 25k+ stages. As I gained in maturity, I found that my body now prefers shorter stretches and that 20-25k is my new max. Gronze and guides will show you how to plan more humane stretches. The only killer will be the stages between Deba and Bilbao in the Basque country, which go through hilly territory without a lot of flexibility-- but planning will save you. And, given that you can't head out this year, you can occupy many happy hours earth-googling the trail. The del Norte is a splendid walk and a paradise for seafood-lovers; the pilgrim population tends to be more European than Spanish and North American, but it's still pretty varied.
I've just posted my 2017 stages on another thread. Here they are:
Irun - San Juan de Pasajes 20; to Igueldo 18; to Zarautz 18; Deba 22; Markina 25; to Guernica 25; skip by local train to Bilbao; to Castro Urdiales 20; to Liendo 20; to Santoña 12; to Noja 15; to Guemes 16; to Somo 18; skipping to Mogro and walking to Santillana del Mar 19; to to Comillas 20; to San Vicente de la Barquera 13 to Columbres 20 (another time stopped at Serdio); to Llanes 20; to Nueva 17; to Ribadesella 15; to Islares 20; to Villaviciosa 21; skipping to Gijon and Aviles by train, then walking to Soto del Barco 20; to Aguilar for a beach break 12; to Soto de Luiña 20; to Cadavedo16; to Luarca 16; to Navia 20; to Tapia de Casariego 23; Ribadeo 15; to Villamartin Grande 19; to Mondoñedo 18; to Abadin 12 or 17; to Vilalba 21; to Baamonde 19; to Miraz 15; to Sobrado de Monxes 25; to Arzua 22. Then you're on the Frances. I was 64 when I did this fairly leisurely trek and stayed in private accommodation in all places, although sometimes in private rooms at albergues. The first week to Bilbao is physically the toughest, but do remember that Correos can take your pack for 5 euro a stage, which can mitigate some of the pain.
I did the Norte and most of my days were well under 30km. You can easily do 15-20 or 25km per day.For what it is worth...30 km days are not normal on the Norte or other routes.
30 Km days are generally walked by folks who have a reason or who are at a much higher fitness level. There are stages on a couple of routes where there is no accommodation at a shorter distance. That has become much less common on most routes now as albergues and other accommodation have filled in between previous stopping points.
A few years ago we did not hear of people talking about 30km days on a regular basis. It was almost always a one-off type of thing except for fitness addicts.
I have walked 30km days many times over 13 caminos ..even 40&45k days...but not on a regular basis and am happy that it was a seldom event.
I consider 20-25km to be normal with a lot of 16km days thrown in. I am not sure why we now see so many posts about walking 30+ stages.
Others may have a different opinion or perception.
Thank you. The walking distance isn't the issue, it is about walking at a pace and progression to absorb the Camino. We walked the Portuguese Camino from Lisbon in late summer 2019, and found ourselves "rushing" on the long distance days . . . of course it was 40c for 2 weeks as wellI did the Norte and most of my days were well under 30km. You can easily do 15-20 or 25km per day.
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?