Camino del Norte

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PJN

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• Mar 11, 2020

• #1

We are finishing Camino Francés this year - walked over several years - and seriously thinking about Camino del Norde starting 2021.
should we start in Bilbao ? And where can we get the new Credential in Bilbao ?
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NYSE

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Frances 2019, Portuguese 2023

• Mar 11, 2020

• #2

I am starting in Bayonne, France at the cathedral mid March 2021. At least that's my plan.

 

SabsP

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• Mar 11, 2020

• #3

PJN said:

We are finishing Camino Francés this year - walked over several years - and seriously thinking about Camino del Norde starting 2021.
should we start in Bilbao ? And where can we get the new Credential in Bilbao ?
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Official Camino Passport (Credential)

The photo above is of a passport with stamps. This passport comes with no stamps, you collect them when you walk. Also have a look at the Pilgrim Passport Sleeve to protect your passport. The credential has place for 54 stamps. This is the Official Pilgrim Credencial (Pilgrims Passport) issued...

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lt56ny

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2023 Vasco, Meseta, Portugues Coastal

• Mar 12, 2020

• #4

I am sure you can get it at the cathedral and I would also check Gronze.com. When you look at the descriptions of the different albergues and hostels it will say which ones offer credentials.

 

Ralph Ayling

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• Mar 13, 2020

• #5

Have you considered starting at Irun or San Sebastián/Donostia? It’s an attractive walk with some interesting places such a Guernika.

 

NomadBoomer

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• Mar 14, 2020

• #6

We were planning to start walking from Bilbao in June. Not looking possible now. I posted about getting a credential there as we were flying in the evening and starting the walk the next day. General advice was best to get before you arrive. Saves worrying. I got some from this site. Even to Australia postage was reasonable and arrived very quickly.

 

zenofmatthew

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10/4/21 - 10/12/21 Vega to Santiago.

• Jun 9, 2020

• #7

My wife and I have been watching Efren Gonzalez traverse the Norte as we love the Basque Country. She'd even walk on this path. We too would start in Bayonne and going to Luarca would probably be as far as we could get in one attempt. @NYSE that'd be about the time we could go, fingers crossed to get out and do this.

 

Joe.Iozzi

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Camino Frances 2015, Camino Portuguese 2016, Camino del Norte 2017,

• Jun 9, 2020

• #8

In my opinion, if you are not used to walking in mountainous country and are not in great shape, it is best to begin in Bilbao. The first few days from Irun toward Bilbao have great scenery but also a lot of elevation gain every day, ranging from over 500 meters (about 1,450 feet) to over 900 meters (about 3,000 feet). From Bilbao westward the Norte is a beautiful walk, lots of up and down but no big hills until you get to Galicia.

 

Camino Chrissy

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• Jun 9, 2020

• #9

I started in San Sebastian and although I am thin and relatively fit I am no marathon runner or exercise fanatic. I managed fine without injuries. The beauty of the route made up for any hardship I felt I encountered. I also always stopped often to take pictures...a good way to catch your breathe.