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I would imagine, too, that they are better set up at this time?I haven't walked it yet, but if you want to do 100km I would do the Camino Inglés. There really is something special about finishing in Santiago.
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Quite possibly.I would imagine, too, that they are better set up at this time?
You say you're not so fit. But have a look at the Invierno from Monforte. It's about 120km, doable in bite-sized pieces in a week:I was hoping for some natural beauty and, frankly, an opportunity to see some of the world and do some soul searching before my daughter begins the next phase of her life
70/100 km Sarria to Santiago last section of French way just over 100 km orHi All,
I've been quite overwhelmed by the information on this forum. This is my first attempt at reaching out. My 18-year old daughter and I leave for Madrid on Monday, the 28th of June. For the entire time, we have been planning to walk a 75-100 kilometer portion starting around Llanes. My son pointed out that there was a lot of road walking, which does not seem very appealing. As I finally began searching the forum for "best routes" it seems like accommodations may be a serious problem. I'm wondering if we should even attempt the Camino Norte? Perhaps the Frances is more manageable for first-time not-so-fit walkers? I was hoping for some natural beauty and, frankly, an opportunity to see some of the world and do some soul searching before my daughter begins the next phase of her life. Any advice would be much appreciated.
Hi All,
I've been quite overwhelmed by the information on this forum. This is my first attempt at reaching out. My 18-year old daughter and I leave for Madrid on Monday, the 28th of June. For the entire time, we have been planning to walk a 75-100 kilometer portion starting around Llanes. My son pointed out that there was a lot of road walking, which does not seem very appealing. As I finally began searching the forum for "best routes" it seems like accommodations may be a serious problem. I'm wondering if we should even attempt the Camino Norte? Perhaps the Frances is more manageable for first-time not-so-fit walkers? I was hoping for some natural beauty and, frankly, an opportunity to see some of the world and do some soul searching before my daughter begins the next phase of her life. Any advice would be much appreciated.
I walked my first Norte and met up with Italians, a lot of people don't like road walking I prefer it. which was nice and improved Italian. One of them preferred to do the road walk and I joined him and was great because we came across many interesting places and Bruno loved cafesHi All,
I've been quite overwhelmed by the information on this forum. This is my first attempt at reaching out. My 18-year old daughter and I leave for Madrid on Monday, the 28th of June. For the entire time, we have been planning to walk a 75-100 kilometer portion starting around Llanes. My son pointed out that there was a lot of road walking, which does not seem very appealing. As I finally began searching the forum for "best routes" it seems like accommodations may be a serious problem. I'm wondering if we should even attempt the Camino Norte? Perhaps the Frances is more manageable for first-time not-so-fit walkers? I was hoping for some natural beauty and, frankly, an opportunity to see some of the world and do some soul searching before my daughter begins the next phase of her life. Any advice would be much appreciated.
I don't think that I would recommend the Sanabres from Ourense to the OP at this time. From recent reports, I understand that there are a couple of gaps in the albergue network and some paths that need clearing. People are walking the Camino Sanabres now, of course, but for someone who is anxious about accommodation and difficulty, I think there are more suitable choices.Another option is to walk the Camino Sanabrés starting in Ourense
Think about the Norte from Irun to Santander. It’s very beautiful and rewarding. San Sebasian food and Basque culture, Gernica history, Bilbao art and all the small towns along the coast.Hi All,
I've been quite overwhelmed by the information on this forum. This is my first attempt at reaching out. My 18-year old daughter and I leave for Madrid on Monday, the 28th of June. For the entire time, we have been planning to walk a 75-100 kilometer portion starting around Llanes. My son pointed out that there was a lot of road walking, which does not seem very appealing. As I finally began searching the forum for "best routes" it seems like accommodations may be a serious problem. I'm wondering if we should even attempt the Camino Norte? Perhaps the Frances is more manageable for first-time not-so-fit walkers? I was hoping for some natural beauty and, frankly, an opportunity to see some of the world and do some soul searching before my daughter begins the next phase of her life. Any advice would be much appreciated.
I guess it depends on what is considered scenic and beautiful. The Senabrés is very pastoral and as far as I remember is largely off asphalt roads. I found it very scenic and beautiful in its own way. But I guess “scenic” is subjective. The Sanabrés also ends at Santiago and allows for a Compostela at the cathedral office. I have also walked from Saria, from the Camino Inglés, and from the Portugés into Santiago. My favorite is still the Camino Sanabrés as the final route into Santiago. Of course this is just my opinion. Other’s are welcome to thier’s.I don't think that I would recommend the Sanabres from Ourense to the OP at this time. From recent reports, I understand that there are a couple of gaps in the albergue network and some paths that need clearing. People are walking the Camino Sanabres now, of course, but for someone who is anxious about accommodation and difficulty, I think there are more suitable choices.
Also, if beautiful nature is a key factor, I don't think Ourense to Santiago is a top pick. I heard that the approach to Santiago on the Sanabres is more scenic than the approach on the CF ... but it's not as beautiful as other stretches of the Camino.
That's an interesting option. I'll have a look!You say you're not so fit. But have a look at the Invierno from Monforte. It's about 120km, doable in bite-sized pieces in a week:
Monforte-Fion
Fion-Chantada
Chantada-Rodeiro
Rodeiro-Lalin
Lalin-Silleda
Silleda-Ponte Ulla
Ponte Ulla-Santiago.
(Chantada-Rodeiro could be 2 short Days: Chantada-Penasilas, Penasilas-Rodeiro)
The Ingles is less challenging but also les interesting and less beautiful.
Finishing in Santiago is indeed a special thing, and what sets the camino apart from any old walk.
Looks beautiful!If I were a first timer, in a pandemic year I wouldn't risk to try any exotic caminos and just go for the classic Frances.
And if I had to limit myself to 100 km I would probably start at Astorga and finish at O'Cebreiro - and if I arrived there earlier then expected (which happens to many pilgrims) then a walk to Samos Monastery and further to Sarria would be a nice extra.
beautiful nature
breathtaking views
sufficient accommodation options
great company of fellow pilgrims
option of a day trip to Santiago after finishing a walk - by bus
easy travel from Madrid to Astorga via Leon
Walking through El Bierzo
The Invierno merges with the Sanabres 2-3 days before Santiago, and it's lovely - and my favorite entry into Santiago so far.I heard that the approach to Santiago on the Sanabres is more scenic than the approach on the CF ... but it's not as beautiful as other stretches of the Camino.
Irun to Santander is a fantastic section but it is tough to begin with if, as you say, you're not so fit. You also need to check on whether accommodation is available between Irun and San Sebastian as it's fairly sparse.Think about the Norte from Irun to Santander. It’s very beautiful and rewarding. San Sebasian food and Basque culture, Gernica history, Bilbao art and all the small towns along the coast.
HelloHi All,
I've been quite overwhelmed by the information on this forum. This is my first attempt at reaching out. My 18-year old daughter and I leave for Madrid on Monday, the 28th of June. For the entire time, we have been planning to walk a 75-100 kilometer portion starting around Llanes. My son pointed out that there was a lot of road walking, which does not seem very appealing. As I finally began searching the forum for "best routes" it seems like accommodations may be a serious problem. I'm wondering if we should even attempt the Camino Norte? Perhaps the Frances is more manageable for first-time not-so-fit walkers? I was hoping for some natural beauty and, frankly, an opportunity to see some of the world and do some soul searching before my daughter begins the next phase of her life. Any advice would be much appreciated.
I started from Irun on Sunday (I'm in Getaria now), and I can tell you that while the first day was not easy with Mt. Jaizkabel, and the weather has been less than ideal (drenched in two storms yesterday), the scenery has been fantastic and the food is great. I would advise anyone who is in reasonably good shape to take a light pack (i.e., don't do what I'm doing) and hit the Basque Country, it really is remarkable. I've just finished dinner and am looking at the lights of San Sebastian in the distance across the water. (I meant to send this a few hours ago but got involved in a conversation with some Spaniards at the next table over, and so, a few glasses of wine later, finally hit send. I don't think it's going to be an early start tomorrow.)Think about the Norte from Irun to Santander. It’s very beautiful and rewarding. San Sebasian food and Basque culture, Gernica history, Bilbao art and all the small towns along the coast.
The Norte is fantastic. Scenery on Frances I found boring compared to the Norte and too crowded. People on their phones, etc. Frances I think is easier terrain wise and might be better for "first-time hot-so-fit walkers" Buen CaminoHi All,
I've been quite overwhelmed by the information on this forum. This is my first attempt at reaching out. My 18-year old daughter and I leave for Madrid on Monday, the 28th of June. For the entire time, we have been planning to walk a 75-100 kilometer portion starting around Llanes. My son pointed out that there was a lot of road walking, which does not seem very appealing. As I finally began searching the forum for "best routes" it seems like accommodations may be a serious problem. I'm wondering if we should even attempt the Camino Norte? Perhaps the Frances is more manageable for first-time not-so-fit walkers? I was hoping for some natural beauty and, frankly, an opportunity to see some of the world and do some soul searching before my daughter begins the next phase of her life. Any advice would be much appreciated.
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