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My husband and I are trying to decide where to walk this spring. I know that the Camino del Norte is more difficult than the Camino Francés (which we haven’t walked) but is it a lot more taxing than the Chemin du Puy (which we have walked)? We’re also considering le Chemin d’Arles and the Portugais camino. Our main concerns are sufficiency of hostels/albergues and transport of a bag—at ages 72 and 68 this is something we feel like we need. Thanks!
That’s true but that first week or so to Bilbao is something special. Would be a shame to miss if you feel up to it.but if you start from Bilbao, it's relatively easy.
Hi there. I did a section of the Norte in Spring 3 years ago. It was from San Sebastian to Bilbao. I was a pretty fit 62 years old, but I found it brutally difficult - the path is not maintained, and I found that several points I was on my hands and knees, because the winters are always so wet that the paths just turn into seas of mud. I have only done the section of the Portugues from Tuy to Santiago and I would seriously recommend that option to you rather than the Norte.My husband and I are trying to decide where to walk this spring. I know that the Camino del Norte is more difficult than the Camino Francés (which we haven’t walked) but is it a lot more taxing than the Chemin du Puy (which we have walked)? We’re also considering le Chemin d’Arles and the Portugais camino. Our main concerns are sufficiency of hostels/albergues and transport of a bag—at ages 72 and 68 this is something we feel like we need. Thanks!
Did the Norte in 2018, age 66. Tired of coastal tourist towns and jumped ship to the Primitivo. Started Norte mid-June - rains and cool the first week, turning to dry and warm. Glad I had a large umbrella. Leave the rain jacket/pant home. Baggage service may be available - just take less stuff. Hospidales on the Primitivo is superb.My husband and I are trying to decide where to walk this spring. I know that the Camino del Norte is more difficult than the Camino Francés (which we haven’t walked) but is it a lot more taxing than the Chemin du Puy (which we have walked)? We’re also considering le Chemin d’Arles and the Portugais camino. Our main concerns are sufficiency of hostels/albergues and transport of a bag—at ages 72 and 68 this is something we feel like we need. Thanks!
A buddy and I did the Norte in June thru August. I just turned 60. We didn't try the bag transfer, but it seems like We didn't see it in some spots but I did remember seeing it in San Sébastien so maybe it had to do with where you stay. We stayed in some Pension early on vs Albergues is where I seemed to see the bags transfers taking place. We started in Irun, there were places along the coast that you'd come off the road down to a river bottom running towards the ocean then back up to the road. We were following yellow arrows that took us down to the river bottoms. Many times we were just in a tunnel of trees and didn't really see anything worth while so later on we started watching my Alltrails app and would get a feel for if the trail was just going down and back up the other side of the valley so we opted to stay on the road around to the other side of the valley to save are legs and ankles. I'm glad we did the Norte vs the Frances because of less people. Taking the bus to Porto to catch our plane, I got the feel that doing the route from Porto would be simular to walking the Temps.My husband and I are trying to decide where to walk this spring. I know that the Camino del Norte is more difficult than the Camino Francés (which we haven’t walked) but is it a lot more taxing than the Chemin du Puy (which we have walked)? We’re also considering le Chemin d’Arles and the Portugais camino. Our main concerns are sufficiency of hostels/albergues and transport of a bag—at ages 72 and 68 this is something we feel like we need. Thanks!
Thanks so much, we’re definitely considering the route from Portugal. I’ve heard it’s lovely.I haven't done the Norte yet, I am to arrive in Bilbao in early April. mid-50's... arthritic spine... I've heard from many that it is roughly equivalent to the LePuy... that it is significantly harder than the Frances... As I am going only just shy of 700km rather than the 800+ from Hendaye, I think that it might be sort of like doing a Frances from Saint Jean to Puenta La Reina, and then skipping all the way over to Astorga and resuming the hills into the mountains.
More rain, perhaps more chilly... seems like less snow.... And for reasons of a significant birthday for a friend who will be on the Portugues -- we are to meet in Santiago -- I cannot avoid walking during the Semana Santa (April 10 to 17) so I've been booking as much as I can from Santander forward for that set of days.
I did the central Portugues in fall 2019 and found that it had enough albergue support, was a lovely walk with enough hills to be interesting but not vertigo inducing. People were fantastic. I did not hear of bag transport until we arrived in Tui, but I had not been seeking it so I don't know if there is a service on the Portuguese. I can say that there are buses and trains all over that route, so one can certainly get a break if one becomes ill or injured... and it's pretty easy to shift to/from coastal to central if the weather or your fancy requires it.
buen camino.
Thanks Frank, another vote for the Portuguese route. We loved loved loved the route du Puy-en-Velay, the hills and valleys, and I’d be happy doing that again but we both want to see new places. Do most, or many, albergues offer demi-pension as the do in France? One of our favorite things was dining together in the evenings, the ambiance and conversation. I’m afraid that I’ll be disappointed if we have to eat in restaurants.Just my two bits worth-actually probably only worth a nickle. I've done the Frances, Portuguese and the Norte. For a first Camino I give a big thumbs up to the Portuguese route. Specifically I did the coastal route from Porto including the Variant alternative. Although I've enjoyed all my Caminos and the difference they provide in culture, food, and challenges, the coastal Portuguese is still a favourite. It's easy to add distance if that's what you want, just continue on to Fisterra and or Muxia, or maybe do the Ingles. At our age group taking on the full Norte route as a first time long disatance hike is a serious undertaking. By the time I did the Norte my conditioning, hiking style, gear, navigation, and understanding of my capabilities were very dialed in and I think that's why I enjoyed it so much. What ever you decide enjoy the journey!
Frank
Thanks Jenny!Hi @Vagabonder In terms of terrain (ascents / descents), I think if you can walk the Le Puy (as you did just 2 years ago) you can walk the Norte. The first week (or so) of the Norte from Irun (or Hondarribia where we prefer to start) to Bilbao has a fair amount of climbing - but remember the first week or so of the Le Puy. They are some tough days.
The Norte also gives you the option to move ‘over / down’ to the Primitivo in the latter stages. The Primitivo is, in my experience, a wonderful Camino, and meets the Frances in Melide.
Lots of great options.
Thanks Tom, I hadn’t seen that thread.Hi Vagabonder
If you must have bag transfer, that narrows down your choices (maybe ruling out Arles?). Don't know if you've seen this thread from 2019 https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/bag-transfer-on-the-norte.60053/ where positive views are expressed about the Correos bag transfer service? Others, including the OP, may be able to chip in with more recent intel. Cheers, tom
Del Norte is indeed an experience. No walk in the park but after every effort you are more than rewarded with a magnificent view.And after Ribadeo, a beautiful route through the interior of Galicia. And the big advantage: you are not part of a mass of pilgrimsSee my blog on Facebook: Camino de Santiago 4.0. I've done the Frances, Portuguese, and Norte. In my opinion, El Norte is the most beautiful.
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In my experience, the communal evening meal is much less common on the Spanish and Portuguese Caminos. I agree with you that this is one of the many delightful things about walking in France. And of course the food!Thanks Frank, another vote for the Portuguese route. We loved loved loved the route du Puy-en-Velay, the hills and valleys, and I’d be happy doing that again but we both want to see new places. Do most, or many, albergues offer demi-pension as the do in France? One of our favorite things was dining together in the evenings, the ambiance and conversation. I’m afraid that I’ll be disappointed if we have to eat in restaurants.
I think June is the sweet spot for the Norte. The weather is likely to be less rainy than spring and tourists are not yet there in droves. If you are looking for non-albergue options, the Norte is for you. Since it goes through so many tourist destinations, there are tons of private options. And in June, since the high tourist season has not yet arrived, we were able to snag lots of good accommodations that would be way more expensive and way harder to book in August. I remember several different two bedroom apartments in beach towns for 60 €. Our group of two men and two women fit perfectly.
I last walked the Norte at age 67, so I think it is perfectly do-able since it sounds like you are in good shape.
I don’t know how much you suffer on asphalt, but my first Norte years ago was almost ruined by the constant pavement pounding. There is a LOT of asphalt, frequently along highways, while the ocean and coastline paths are just a km or so away.
This thread offers a lot of alternatives, and I would highly recommend them, but a GPS is probably necessary. Not that it’s hard to follow the coast, but getting from the camino out to the path on the coast will not be marked or intuitive.
Your stages can be pretty much the same as if you walked the “official” route, but veering off to the coast and getting off the pavement made my second Norte much more wonderful.
You hit on to things that interest me, beautiful views and not too many pilgrims walking. I loved that about the route du PuyDel Norte is indeed an experience. No walk in the park but after every effort you are more than rewarded with a magnificent view.And after Ribadeo, a beautiful route through the interior of Galicia. And the big advantage: you are not part of a mass of pilgrims
Thank you so much, I would love to see your blog links!In my experience, the communal evening meal is much less common on the Spanish and Portuguese Caminos. I agree with you that this is one of the many delightful things about walking in France. And of course the food!
Just throwing this in there - given how much you enjoyed the French experience. The Arles / Aragones option gives you both France and Spain and the opportunity to cross over the Pyrenees at the Col du Somport (which is pretty spectacular). A brand new albergue has recently opened in Canfranc (the Spanish side), to rave reviews. The Aragones is a wonderful 7 days or so to Obanos. A day trip to the San Juan de la Peña monastery is another bonus.
Also, as there is limited accommodation at most stops on the Aragones, there is a communal meal in some of the Albergues.
If this is appealing, send me a PM and I can send you my blog links for Arles / Aragones.
I walked the Norte in three consecutive years, twice in the autumn and once in June. I have to say it was the most challenging and at the same time the most exhilarating walking I have ever done. Of course, walking it in one go would make a difference. The coastal scenery was unbelievably beautiful. I did encounter some very muddy, slippery sections but even that did not dampen my enthusiasm. I was 67-69 when I walked it, and I did do some serious training in advance.My husband and I are trying to decide where to walk this spring. I know that the Camino del Norte is more difficult than the Camino Francés (which we haven’t walked) but is it a lot more taxing than the Chemin du Puy (which we have walked)? We’re also considering le Chemin d’Arles and the Portugais camino. Our main concerns are sufficiency of hostels/albergues and transport of a bag—at ages 72 and 68 this is something we feel like we need. Thanks!
My husband and I are trying to decide where to walk this spring. I know that the Camino del Norte is more difficult than the Camino Francés (which we haven’t walked) but is it a lot more taxing than the Chemin du Puy (which we have walked)? We’re also considering le Chemin d’Arles and the Portugais camino. Our main concerns are sufficiency of hostels/albergues and transport of a bag—at ages 72 and 68 this is something we feel like we
Thanks Laurie.I think June is the sweet spot for the Norte. The weather is likely to be less rainy than spring and tourists are not yet there in droves. If you are looking for non-albergue options, the Norte is for you. Since it goes through so many tourist destinations, there are tons of private options. And in June, since the high tourist season has not yet arrived, we were able to snag lots of good accommodations that would be way more expensive and way harder to book in August. I remember several different two bedroom apartments in beach towns for 60 €. Our group of two men and two women fit perfectly.
I last walked the Norte at age 67, so I think it is perfectly do-able since it sounds like you are in good shape.
I don’t know how much you suffer on asphalt, but my first Norte years ago was almost ruined by the constant pavement pounding. There is a LOT of asphalt, frequently along highways, while the ocean and coastline paths are just a km or so away.
This thread offers a lot of alternatives, and I would highly recommend them, but a GPS is probably necessary. Not that it’s hard to follow the coast, but getting from the camino out to the path on the coast will not be marked or intuitive.
Your stages can be pretty much the same as if you walked the “official” route, but veering off to the coast and getting off the pavement made my second Norte much more wonderful.
An additional detail - my brother and I took the alternate route out of Irun that peregrina2000 researched. It's more challenging than the original published route which mainly follows roads (but it's also very spectacular).My brother and I (72 and 67) started the del Norte from Irun this past summer. It was stunningly beautiful and stunningly difficult. By the second day when we made it to San Sebastián, we were so lame we called it quits. We switched to the Frances at Logroño and completed our walk. The uphills were challenging but manageable. The downhills were our downfall. Our knees were so shot we hobbled into San Sebastián. I've heard the del Norte is easier farther along the trail. If you have any physical concerns you may want to consider starting a little way along the route as others have suggested.
Buen Camino
Hi! I can’t help with the Norte but I saw you already had lots of replies.My husband and I are trying to decide where to walk this spring. I know that the Camino del Norte is more difficult than the Camino Francés (which we haven’t walked) but is it a lot more taxing than the Chemin du Puy (which we have walked)? We’re also considering le Chemin d’Arles and the Portugais camino. Our main concerns are sufficiency of hostels/albergues and transport of a bag—at ages 72 and 68 this is something we feel like we need. Thanks!
A good point.Hi! I can’t help with the Norte but I saw you already had lots of replies.
I did a small section of the Arles Camino (from Toulouse) followed by the Aragonés. Although I absolutely loved it, I wouldn’t recommend it if you are thinking of bag transport etc. There were very few amenities (I walked it in 2019, pre-Covid). Very few places open to have coffees, to buy food etc.
If you did choose to walk it, I’d recommend the Miam Miam Dodo guide, not very good for maps () but invaluable to know where you can eat and where the gîtes are.
Happy planning et bon chemin!
If you decide to do the Portuguese dont do the abbreviated version from Porto walk the camino from Lisbon. The true Portugal experience is between Lisbon and Porto.My husband and I are trying to decide where to walk this spring. I know that the Camino del Norte is more difficult than the Camino Francés (which we haven’t walked) but is it a lot more taxing than the Chemin du Puy (which we have walked)? We’re also considering le Chemin d’Arles and the Portugais camino. Our main concerns are sufficiency of hostels/albergues and transport of a bag—at ages 72 and 68 this is something we feel like we need. Thanks!
However, I understand that there is no regular bag transport between Lisbon and Porto.If you decide to do the Portuguese dont do the abbreviated version from Porto walk the camino from Lisbon. The true Portugal experience is between Lisbon and Porto.
I did this camino when I was 76 and I did not find it difficult.
My husband and I are trying to decide where to walk this spring. I know that the Camino del Norte is more difficult than the Camino Francés (which we haven’t walked) but is it a lot more taxing than the Chemin du Puy (which we have walked)? We’re also considering le Chemin d’Arles and the Portugais camino. Our main concerns are sufficiency of hostels/albergues and transport of a bag—at ages 72 and 68 this is something:
Having done both I would say the Chemin duPuy and Del Norte are relatively similar difficulty wise. This Forum Resource may be of benefit to you:My husband and I are trying to decide where to walk this spring. I know that the Camino del Norte is more difficult than the Camino Francés (which we haven’t walked) but is it a lot more taxing than the Chemin du Puy (which we have walked)? We’re also considering le Chemin d’Arles and the Portugais camino. Our main concerns are sufficiency of hostels/albergues and transport of a bag—at ages 72 and 68 this is something we feel like we need. Thanks!
Thanks so much, I’d love to see your blog on el Norte.See my blog on Facebook: Camino de Santiago 4.0. I've done the Frances, Portuguese, and Norte. In my opinion, El Norte is the most beautiful.
Easy to ship your bag with Correos and I recommend that you do on several of the days. To ship with Correros, you use their website to request the shipment and pay (with Paypal or CC). Correros seems to be very reliable; they contacted me by email when they had a question about the destination I selected. Don't ship valuables; carry them.
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I don’t have facebookThanks so much, I’d love to see your blog on el Norte.
My two cents. I did the Norte first half and the Primitivo at age 64, in 2018. I found plenty of accommodations, friends, variant routes. I had no special fitness training prior except being a walker. I would have used the Correos pac/mochila program for the first week, had I known about it. I left from Hendaye/Irun. It was hard but do-able. I took test days and shorter stages as needed. Poles were a must. I did it in a perfect August/September. Maybe 4 inclement days total. Two with pouring rain, but very mild. When I felt like giving up I took a rest day or I used a bus ( twice ). I’d say go for it, and still take care of yourselves.My husband and I are trying to decide where to walk this spring. I know that the Camino del Norte is more difficult than the Camino Francés (which we haven’t walked) but is it a lot more taxing than the Chemin du Puy (which we have walked)? We’re also considering le Chemin d’Arles and the Portugais camino. Our main concerns are sufficiency of hostels/albergues and transport of a bag—at ages 72 and 68 this is something we feel like we need. Thanks!
“Rest days”!!!My two cents. I did the Norte first half and the Primitivo at age 64, in 2018. I found plenty of accommodations, friends, variant routes. I had no special fitness training prior except being a walker. I would have used the Correos pac/mochila program for the first week, had I known about it. I left from Hendaye/Irun. It was hard but do-able. I took test days and shorter stages as needed. Poles were a must. I did it in a perfect August/September. Maybe 4 inclement days total. Two with pouring rain, but very mild. When I felt like giving up I took a rest day or I used a bus ( twice ). I’d say go for it, and still take care of yourselves.
I had lots of "test days" that first week on the Norte!“Rest days”!!!
Thanks for the encouragement, and I agree that the biggest difficulty with le Puy was the footing, not the ascents and descents.We have done the Norte, LePuy, Frances and others. The Frances was the easier, I would say the LePuy and Norte are about the same degree of difficulty (and are my two personal favorites). I always thought the hardest part of the LePuy was not the route itself, but the steep/rocky descents into places off the route where we had our accommodations. The Norte does have more road walking. One thing that many do not seem to know--or don't consider--is that there is an alternative for part of the route from Irun to San Sebastian. (I was 75, husband 80 when we did the Norte--it's all just one step at a time!).
The next time I do the Norte it will probably be September.Sounds like one of the biggest problems with el Norte is the weather, especially rain. I’m thinking September and October may be better months to walk it than the spring.
Thanks! We’re fine with shorter days as needed, this fall we walked an average of 22-26 k per day and that was enough. The one day we had to walk farther to our lodgings—33k— was way too tiring.“Rest days”!!!
The light does fail faster in October and the sundown brings colder temps.Thanks for the encouragement, and I agree that the biggest difficulty with le Puy was the footing, not the ascents and descents.
Sounds like one of the biggest problems with el Norte is the weather, especially rain. I’m thinking September and October may be better months to walk it than the spring.
I hadn’t thought about it being colder, it was so warm on our two autumn walks in France that we were wishing for cooler weather and being able to keep our sweaters on for longer than an hour or so. However by mid-October it was perfect.The light does fail faster in October and the sundown brings colder temps.
Hi Vagabonders,My husband and I are trying to decide where to walk this spring. I know that the Camino del Norte is more difficult than the Camino Francés (which we haven’t walked) but is it a lot more taxing than the Chemin du Puy (which we have walked)? We’re also considering le Chemin d’Arles and the Portugais camino. Our main concerns are sufficiency of hostels/albergues and transport of a bag—at ages 72 and 68 this is something we feel like we need. Thanks!
Thanks, and yes I feel much better booking ahead. I always called a day or two ahead when on le Puy route to reserve beds in a gîte. We had demi-pension most of the time which in France is the cheapest way to go, usually between 30-35€ for bed, breakfast and tasty filling dinner, wine included. Not sure if we’ll find that as often in Spain.Hi Vagabonders,
No doubt you'll get plenty of advice on which route to take but I really enjoyed Camino Frances & in May next year I'm taking on the North. I recently finished a shortened Camino Portuguese starting in Porto & had no trouble arranging bag transfers all the way ( I'm of a similar age). I mostly preferred hotels but the 3 or 4 hostels I used were all excellent. It's always advisable to book ahead if possible.
I did the Norte at 72 with knee replacement and no problems. I loved it. There were plenty of albergues and luggage transport when I went in Sept 2016.My husband and I are trying to decide where to walk this spring. I know that the Camino del Norte is more difficult than the Camino Francés (which we haven’t walked) but is it a lot more taxing than the Chemin du Puy (which we have walked)? We’re also considering le Chemin d’Arles and the Portugais camino. Our main concerns are sufficiency of hostels/albergues and transport of a bag—at ages 72 and 68 this is something we feel like we need. Thanks!
I did the Norte at 72 with knee replacement and no problems. I loved it. There were plenty of albergues and luggage transport when I went in Sept 2016.
I walked the del Norte route from the French border and the cut south on the Primitivo and finished at Fisterre in April-May of 2018. I celebrated my 68th birthday in San Sebastián along the way…A life changing experience and I would highly recommend you try. I had no problems with albergue/hotel accommodationsMy husband and I are trying to decide where to walk this spring. I know that the Camino del Norte is more difficult than the Camino Francés (which we haven’t walked) but is it a lot more taxing than the Chemin du Puy (which we have walked)? We’re also considering le Chemin d’Arles and the Portugais camino. Our main concerns are sufficiency of hostels/albergues and transport of a bag—at ages 72 and 68 this is something we feel like we need. Thanks!
The Norte was my first Camino and I loved itI walked the del Norte route from the French border and the cut south on the Primitivo and finished at Fisterre in April-May of 2018. I celebrated my 68th birthday in San Sebastián along the way…A life changing experience and I would highly recommend you try. I had no problems with albergue/hotel accommodations
The most challenging part of the entire route was the short but VERY steep climb out of Irún. Can’t speak to the bag issue since I carried my backpack all the way. I met one Swiss peregrino enroute who was 92 and on his 3d del Norte.
I had several guides to the del Norte and I took every opportunity to stay along the coastline and enjoy the sea coast….and sea food!
sounds fabulous!I walked the del Norte route from the French border and the cut south on the Primitivo and finished at Fisterre in April-May of 2018. I celebrated my 68th birthday in San Sebastián along the way…A life changing experience and I would highly recommend you try. I had no problems with albergue/hotel accommodations
The most challenging part of the entire route was the short but VERY steep climb out of Irún. Can’t speak to the bag issue since I carried my backpack all the way. I met one Swiss peregrino enroute who was 92 and on his 3d del Norte.
I had several guides to the del Norte and I took every opportunity to stay along the coastline and enjoy the sea coast….and sea food!
I am choosing between Frances or Norte for our July 2022 Camino. I would love to get your itinerary. I am unsure how to contact you or access the blog.See my blog on Facebook: Camino de Santiago 4.0. I've done the Frances, Portuguese, and Norte. In my opinion, El Norte is the most beautiful.
Easy to ship your bag with Correos and I recommend that you do on several of the days. To ship with Correros, you use their website to request the shipment and pay (with Paypal or CC). Correros seems to be very reliable; they contacted me by email when they had a question about the destination I selected. Don't ship valuables; carry them.
If you contact me through Facebook, or here, I'll send you my itinerary.
We are thinking of doing the Norte in July 2022. I would love to see your itinerary and blog but I dont see how to access them. I could not find you on FBSee my blog on Facebook: Camino de Santiago 4.0. I've done the Frances, Portuguese, and Norte. In my opinion, El Norte is the most beautiful.
Easy to ship your bag with Correos and I recommend that you do on several of the days. To ship with Correros, you use their website to request the shipment and pay (with Paypal or CC). Correros seems to be very reliable; they contacted me by email when they had a question about the destination I selected. Don't ship valuables; carry them.
If you contact me through Facebook, or here, I'll send you my itinerary.
I have a detailed blog of three Caminos, including the Norte. https://danscaminotravels.wordpress.com/We are thinking of doing the Norte in July 2022. I would love to see your itinerary and blog but I dont see how to access them. I could not find you on FB
Just type in "Camino de Santiago 4.0" into FB Search box, and it will pull up his FB Group page.We are thinking of doing the Norte in July 2022. I would love to see your itinerary and blog but I dont see how to access them. I could not find you on FB
What time of year did you do the Norte?See my blog on Facebook: Camino de Santiago 4.0. I've done the Frances, Portuguese, and Norte. In my opinion, El Norte is the most beautiful.
Easy to ship your bag with Correos and I recommend that you do on several of the days. To ship with Correros, you use their website to request the shipment and pay (with Paypal or CC). Correros seems to be very reliable; they contacted me by email when they had a question about the destination I selected. Don't ship valuables; carry them.
If you contact me through Facebook, or here, I'll send you my itinerary.
I did it in September. Great timeWhat time of year did you do the Norte?
Ok Dan I checked it out. Good stuff. I dont understand all the use of the buses though. Was that a personal choice or something required on the Norte. Thank you in advanceI have a detailed blog of three Caminos, including the Norte. https://danscaminotravels.wordpress.com/
sounds like a competition....lol.Norte beats the Frances anyday which is dull, and terribly crowded. No where near as pretty as the Norte
Buses not required. Personal choiceOk Dan I checked it out. Good stuff. I dont understand all the use of the buses though. Was that a personal choice or something required on the Norte. Thank you in advance
Ok. Was that to stay in preferred places to stay I’m guessing? Thank youBuses not required. Personal choice
The del Norte, like the other caminos, is designed to be walked the whole way, but obviously you can take a bus or train if you want to shorten your journey.Ok Dan I checked it out. Good stuff. I dont understand all the use of the buses though. Was that a personal choice or something required on the Norte. Thank you in advance
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