Gingerbaldy
New Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- May / Jun 24 Primitivo
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) |
---|
Try not to imagine the worst. Of course there are parts where (with backpack etc ., ) you have to exert yourself a little - there are ups and downs… but no nearby cliffs on the primitivo that I recall. The caminos usually find the best path to Santiago. It’s not anywhere near an Everest type walk. It’s beautiful and so inspiring. If you ever look up ‘YouTube ‘. Check out some videos … Efren Gonzalez… has posted some gorgeous videos/vlogs etc taken in part with a drone to capture the full picture.I know the 1st few days past through the Asturian mountains, and I am a little nervous as scared of heights.
why am i not surprised?The only sheer drop I recall was from the top of a three tier bunk in the Municipal at Borres. Long since replaced
Thanks for the input Annie, will definitely look up Efren's video / blogs.Try not to imagine the worst. Of course there are parts where (with backpack etc ., ) you have to exert yourself a little - there are ups and downs… but no nearby cliffs on the primitivo that I recall. The caminos usually find the best path to Santiago. It’s not anywhere near an Everest type walk. It’s beautiful and so inspiring. If you ever look up ‘YouTube ‘. Check out some videos … Efren Gonzalez… has posted some gorgeous videos/vlogs etc taken in part with a drone to capture the full picture.
Good luck and buen camino.
Orujo is one of the Devil's masterpieces...The only sheer drop I recall was from the top of a three tier bunk in the Municipal at Borres. Long since replaced
No Orujo available in BorresOrujo is one of the Devil's masterpieces...
It does help you loosen up to cushion the fall.No Orujo available in BorresI dragged the mattress off the cliff top and laid it on the floor.
Orujo may solve many problems. It will not help with a 9ft plummet onto a ragstone floor…
Exactly. Several people I was with chose to take the road rather than the steep, rocky trail at the point where the Hospitales and the Pola reunite, but even the trail is just really steep (and slippery) rather than by a sharp drop.I include some pictures on my Primitivo posts back in September, because another future pilgrim had a similar question. The two steepest sections were after the point where Hospitales and Pola reunite (no pics of that, I was actively using poles) and the section going down to the dam, as stated above. Those are the foresty pics.
BL; if the open drops don't bother you, and the forested switchbacks down to the dam don't bother you, you'll be fine. If they do, pull up the bike route on the Buen Camino app for those sections.
Just to say best wishes! I have a huge fear of heights and all I would say is no two peoples ‘fear’ is the same. I did a hike once with a girl who was the only person I have ever met with a comparable fear, but the part of the walk that scared me, didn’t scare her and vice versa. Ribadeo Bridge on the Norte was my moment of reckoning and I managed to walk across it!Hi All,
I am planning to do the Camino Primitivo in late May / early June this year for my 50th.
I know the 1st few days past through the Asturian mountains, and I am a little nervous as scared of heights.
Do any of the pathways have a sheer drop next to them? I have walked the Llanberis Path up Snowdonia Path and that was ok, so I am hoping that this is similar (fingers crossed not worse) as I do love a good view.
Thanks for any input in advance.
Hoping to see some of you later this year.
Thanks for the photos. The forested switchbacks look ok, similar to a small mountain near Bergen Norway, and that was ok.I include some pictures on my Primitivo posts back in September, because another future pilgrim had a similar question. The two steepest sections were after the point where Hospitales and Pola reunite (no pics of that, I was actively using poles) and the section going down to the dam, as stated above. Those are the foresty pics.
BL; if the open drops don't bother you, and the forested switchbacks down to the dam don't bother you, you'll be fine. If they do, pull up the bike route on the Buen Camino app for those sections.
I will keep my eyes out, and if I am troubled the road sounds like a good option. Knowing my luck I will get run over hereExactly. Several people I was with chose to take the road rather than the steep, rocky trail at the point where the Hospitales and the Pola reunite, but even the trail is just really steep (and slippery) rather than by a sharp drop.
If the path is not that close, I should be fine - 2mts (metres?) Now I know it is there I may brave a peek.There is a Roman gold mine called "A Freita" in Hospitales 1 km more or less before Puerto del Palo on the right side. The Camino goes close to the mine but you must walk about 2 mts to your right if you want to see the mine and I think it could have some vertigo sensation.
Thank you.Just to say best wishes! I have a huge fear of heights and all I would say is no two peoples ‘fear’ is the same. I did a hike once with a girl who was the only person I have ever met with a comparable fear, but the part of the walk that scared me, didn’t scare her and vice versa. Ribadeo Bridge on the Norte was my moment of reckoning and I managed to walk across it!
Yes metres, and it is a short stretch. Most pilgrim who pass are not aware of the mine.If the path is not that close, I should be fine - 2mts (metres?) Now I know it is there I may brave a peek.
Thanks. I have seen the dam crossing on a video log and I will have to prepare myself for that..As a vertigo-sensitive person, I can assure you that there is very little. If you are very sensitive, there is a km or two walking toward the dam at Grandas de Salime which can be disconcerting, but the only bit which bothered me at all was crossing the bridge at that dam. I just waited until two German pilgrims appeared and they happily walked on either side of me to get me across.
Those glass floors are scary indeed! I try not to look down or my brain tries to tell me I will fall through.Thank you.
That is true. I have surprised myself a few times and even managed to walk over a glass floor, it did take me about 30mins to get the courage.
Well done for completing your moment of reckoning..
Going up to Hospitales my guidebook recommended places for a picnic because of the magnificent view. I passed through cloud in those places and was extremely grateful for those poles in the grassy area set up in such a distance from each other that you could just make them out to find your way………as I do love a good view.
There are alternative routes which obviously you would do well not to attempt. Sounds like you wouldn't so no worries.Hi All,
I am planning to do the Camino Primitivo in late May / early June this year for my 50th.
I know the 1st few days past through the Asturian mountains, and I am a little nervous as scared of heights.
Do any of the pathways have a sheer drop next to them? I have walked the Llanberis Path up Snowdonia Path and that was ok, so I am hoping that this is similar (fingers crossed not worse) as I do love a good view.
Thanks for any input in advance.
Hoping to see some of you later this year.
Those markers were great. Except for a brief sunny respite at the first tree grove (when I had views over the clouds) I had zero great views until well after the Hospitales - mist, mist and more mist.Going up to Hospitales my guidebook recommended places for a picnic because of the magnificent view. I passed through cloud in those places and was extremely grateful for those poles in the grassy area set up in such a distance from each other that you could just make them out to find your way…
Yah. That one sort of freaks me out. I just walk as close to the fence as possible. Every once in a while I look over the edge, for the adrenaline, but that would be way more adrenaline than felt on the Prim.Ribadeo Bridge on the Norte was my moment of reckoning and I managed to walk across it!
So, you don't know Picos de Europa ( Torrecerredo, Naranjo de Bulnes, Peñasanta, etc). Also in Pyrinees there are quite a few peaks with "patio" ( courtyard).No sheer drops to worry about! Being from Alberta and close to the Canadian Rockies, I would classify Spanish mountains more of the rounded foot hills variety. No ropes or pitons required!
Not that I remember at all. Lots of ascents and descents and spectacular scenery. Do it!Hi All,
I am planning to do the Camino Primitivo in late May / early June this year for my 50th.
I know the 1st few days past through the Asturian mountains, and I am a little nervous as scared of heights.
Do any of the pathways have a sheer drop next to them? I have walked the Llanberis Path up Snowdonia Path and that was ok, so I am hoping that this is similar (fingers crossed not worse) as I do love a good view.
Thanks for any input in advance.
Hoping to see some of you later this year.
Naah. But if you had said envious then you'd have hit the nail on the head!I think Peter may still be a little...peeved?regretful?... that I got mostly clear skies in late Sep (4 days with some rain out of 13 walking), but was struggling too much to really appreciate it, whereas he had lots of energy to look at mists a couple of months prior.
I assume you mean the bunk and not the albergue, with its poor water problems. Great views though!!!The only sheer drop I recall was from the top of a three tier bunk in the Municipal at Borres. Long since replaced
Hi. I thought I would share this thread that I started when I was faced with Ribadeo Bridge! It’s brings it all back!Hi All,
I am planning to do the Camino Primitivo in late May / early June this year for my 50th.
I know the 1st few days past through the Asturian mountains, and I am a little nervous as scared of heights.
Do any of the pathways have a sheer drop next to them? I have walked the Llanberis Path up Snowdonia Path and that was ok, so I am hoping that this is similar (fingers crossed not worse) as I do love a good view.
Thanks for any input in advance.
Hoping to see some of you later this year.
Not at all from memory. I walked it 18 months ago aged 67.Hi All,
I am planning to do the Camino Primitivo in late May / early June this year for my 50th.
I know the 1st few days past through the Asturian mountains, and I am a little nervous as scared of heights.
Do any of the pathways have a sheer drop next to them? I have walked the Llanberis Path up Snowdonia Path and that was ok, so I am hoping that this is similar (fingers crossed not worse) as I do love a good view.
Thanks for any input in advance.
Hoping to see some of you later this year.
Are they well marked (the bike routes), or is a guidebook or app necesarry?Exactly. Several people I was with chose to take the road rather than the steep, rocky trail at the point where the Hospitales and the Pola reunite, but even the trail is just really steep (and slippery) rather than by a sharp drop.
Bike routes? I’m not clear as to what you’re asking. I wouldn’t walk the Primitivo without some sort of guidebook or app. I wouldn’t even try and cycle most of it but if I did I would use the roads like the locals do.Are they well marked (the bike routes), or is a guidebook or app necesarry?
BL; if the open drops don't bother you, and the forested switchbacks down to the dam don't bother you, you'll be fine. If they do, pull up the bike route on the Buen Camino app for those sections.Bike routes? I’m not clear as to what you’re asking. I wouldn’t walk the Primitivo without some sort of guidebook or app. I wouldn’t even try and cycle most of it but if I did I would use the roads like the locals do.
Ah, well yes. No the bike routes aren’t way marked. The route suggested on Buen Camino and a couple of others make use of the local road network and, unless you live there, a navigation app is probably essentialBL; if the open drops don't bother you, and the forested switchbacks down to the dam don't bother you, you'll be fine. If they do, pull up the bike route on the Buen Camino app for those sections.
Ok, thanksAh, well yes. No the bike routes aren’t way marked. The route suggested on Buen Camino and a couple of others make use of the local road network and, unless you live there, a navigation app is probably essential
Glad that @Tincatinker could clarify that for you, because I had no idea what you were talking about!Are they well marked (the bike routes), or is a guidebook or app necesarry?
I understand, thanksThe road route is viable, even on foot. It’s longer and carries the hazards of any road but in rain storm conditions or snow it is probably safest
Ok, I'll pray for dry weather down there..On the "Long and Winding Road" thread, I posted today a photo of what I think was the steepest, most treacherous descent on the Primitivo.
If you are speaking of the downhill slope made up of giant pieces of gravel with no switchbacks to help slow you down as the "trail" followed huge power lines, then that was my scariest descent for sure! I could barely hold myself back with my hiking pole in order to walk slower! I took no picture of that! I personally think it is a road specifically made for workers installing and maintaining those power lines.On the "Long and Winding Road" thread, I posted today a photo of what I think was the steepest, most treacherous descent on the Primitivo.
On the "Long and Winding Road" thread, I posted today a photo of what I think was the steepest, most treacherous descent on the Primitivo.
Yes, your memory is correct. That was quite a scramble.Right after the Hospitales route joins up with the Pola route after it does its steep climb, where they both descend together, if my memory is correct.
If you mean the track David's talking about, then no, the substation and power lines are off to the left of the main road as you are heading downhill.I personally think it is a road specifically made for workers installing and maintaining those power lines.
Ah, well yes. No the bike routes aren’t way marked. The route suggested on Buen Camino and a couple of others make use of the local road network and, unless you live there, a navigation app is probably essential
Thanks for the photo, David, I hopefully will be ok on the path, fingers crossedOn the "Long and Winding Road" thread, I posted today a photo of what I think was the steepest, most treacherous descent on the Primitivo.
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?