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I’m looking to do my first Camino in a few weeks and would love to get some advice from some experienced pilgrims!
2. The Primitivo IS demanding and very beautiful. It is generally about 25 - 30 kms a day. I would ALWAYS train ahead of time. You have to respect the Camino and it will look after you. For the 2 months before a Camino I start with 12 - 15 km every second or third day and then in the last month step it up to 15 - 18 km. Walk carrying your pack weighted as you expect to carry and wearing the shoes that you intend to walk in.Hi everyone!
I’m looking to do my first Camino in a few weeks and would love to get some advice from some experienced pilgrims!
1. I was hoping to start somewhere along the Camino Norte for 2-3 days before arriving to Oviedo to see a bit of the coast. What are some of the best recommendations for starting points along the Northern route to connect to the Primitivo? If it’s not advisable to connect them, between the Norte and Primitivo, what is recommended for a first-time pilgrim?
2. I’ve read that the Primitivo can be a bit challenging at times. I’m an inexperienced hiker but enjoy walking and am in fairly good shape. What might I expect my average daily kilometer goal to be along the Primitivo? Would you recommend training in advance and if so, what training is recommended?
3. Any weather-related or booking-related tips for the Primitivo? Any warnings/suggestions for a young, solo female pilgrim?
Thank you all in advance!
I’m sorry to disagree, but by most measures, the Hospitales route is easier than the route through Pola de Allande. For starters, the two alternatives meet up at Puerto de Palo (high point of the route), and both have the same difficult stony descent to Montefurado, so they both share a lot of the same terrain.Yes, the Primitivo is more challenging than the Norte. But avoid the section up and over the top (the Hospitales route) and take the lower route and it is much easier.
I have noticed that many people have done the Francés first but I was hoping to do a less crowded Camino, especially given that I’m walking in July/August. With that in mind, and given that I am going alone, would you say the Primitivo should not be done as a first Camino/recommend doing the Francés instead?Since this is your first Camino, note that everyone who has responded did the Camino Francés first. There are many reasons for that.
The hospitales route was gorgeous and not as hard as people like to say it is. I would avoid it if the weather is bad but not because it is hard.Yes, the Primitivo is more challenging than the Norte. But avoid the section up and over the top (the Hospitales route) and take the lower route and it is much easier.
Weather permitting I would never recommend skipping the Hospitales route. I've done it twice and although a challenge (more the downhill IMHO) it was a highlight of the Primitivo!Yes, the Primitivo is more challenging than the Norte. But avoid the section up and over the top (the Hospitales route) and take the lower route and it is much easier.
I have noticed that many people have done the Francés first but I was hoping to do a less crowded Camino, especially given that I’m walking in July/August. With that in mind, and given that I am going alone, would you say the Primitivo should not be done as a first Camino/recommend doing the Francés instead?
Some thoughts which vary a little from some of the other replies:-Hi everyone!
I’m looking to do my first Camino in a few weeks and would love to get some advice from some experienced pilgrims!
1. I was hoping to start somewhere along the Camino Norte for 2-3 days before arriving to Oviedo to see a bit of the coast. What are some of the best recommendations for starting points along the Northern route to connect to the Primitivo? If it’s not advisable to connect them, between the Norte and Primitivo, what is recommended for a first-time pilgrim?
2. I’ve read that the Primitivo can be a bit challenging at times. I’m an inexperienced hiker but enjoy walking and am in fairly good shape. What might I expect my average daily kilometer goal to be along the Primitivo? Would you recommend training in advance and if so, what training is recommended?
3. Any weather-related or booking-related tips for the Primitivo? Any warnings/suggestions for a young, solo female pilgrim?
Thank you all in advance!
Do you remember the name of that building/hotel? Thanks!By the way, regular Forum members, I’m in Navarette right now and staying in a quite appealing 14th Century building that now houses a very charming hotel. Previous Caminos, I walked from Logono to Najera. Navarette is much more than the glimpses I got of it in 2016 and 2018. I can’t remember when or who was singing it’s praises in the last couple years,, but thanks for the recommendation.
Hi,I have noticed that many people have done the Francés first but I was hoping to do a less crowded Camino, especially given that I’m walking in July/August. With that in mind, and given that I am going alone, would you say the Primitivo should not be done as a first Camino/recommend doing the Francés instead?
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