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Hello,
I am sure that this is this a common question, so I'm embarrassed to throw it out again!
Can some of you experienced CF hikers tell me how many days it took you to complete the walk from SJPP to Santiago? And if you've done it...the walk from Santiago to Muxia?
I have looked through some old threads and can't find the answer to this common question. I am looking to book flights for the full CF. I've walked the partial CF two times, but can't figure how many days I should plan for th 500 miles. I can estimate, but I'd like to get input from those who have done it.
Thanks so much!
It really depends on how much mileage you are able to/want to cover per day. How many rest days, if any, you plan to take. And that is aside from unexpected issues that may occur such as injury that need a bit of recovery time.
On average, it seems that 32 to 40 days from SJPdP to SdC is a common range. But it can take less or more based on your individual needs.
In 2018 I departed St.Jean on 9th September and arrived in Santiago on 13th October.
In 2019 I departed St.Jean on 29th September and arrived in Santiago on 31st October
In 2020 I could attempt to walk from St.Jean to Santiago in 26 days but that would be without injury, rest days and enjoying the freedom to explore cities like Logrono, Pamplona, Leon. I won't do that, I would recommend between 32-35 days with additional 3-4 to Finisterre. I havn't made it too Muxia yet despite doing 3 Caminos in Europe but would expect to allow similar from Santiago. A German friend I met in 2018 walked from Santiago to Muxia in 22 hrs but would allow between 3-4 days for us mere mortals
SJPP to SdC: 32-34 days (over 3 walks of that length)
SdC to Muxia (directly): 3 days going directly from SdC to Muxia (Santiago - Negreira, Negreira - Olveiroa, Olveiroa - Muxia
If going indirectly, ie. walking to Finisterre first then to Muxia, then add one day. UNLESS you take a break halfway at Lires which IMHO is recommended.
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I've walked from Burgos before and understand much of this is subjective.
That's how I do it too.When I'm estimating days for flights I try allow as many days as I can get away with. If I find I walk quicker and have spare time at the end, it is very easy to find things to do in Spain.
The albergue "bed race" is certainly a factor in leading people towards walking shorter stages and stopping early in the day. Though at times I think it may be driven more by anxiety than the reality of large numbers. I also prefer to walk longer days and usually walk lesser-travelled routes in winter these days where I can expect to find very few others. I walked my first Camino Frances in 23 days but I think @spursfan and I are probably towards the edge of the normal range in that regard and I would not recommend others to do the same unless they really enjoy long daily stages!for lots of people the key constraint will be stopping early enough to get into albergues - I prefer to stay in hotels/hostels so that I can walk for longer each day
28Hello,
I am sure that this is this a common question, so I'm embarrassed to throw it out again!
Can some of you experienced CF hikers tell me how many days it took you to complete the walk from SJPP to Santiago? And if you've done it...the walk from Santiago to Muxia?
I have looked through some old threads and can't find the answer to this common question. I am looking to book flights for the full CF. I've walked the partial CF two times, but can't figure how many days I should plan for th 500 miles. I can estimate, but I'd like to get input from those who have done it.
Thanks so much!
Oh my! It really depends on your pace. If it were me, I would probably schedule around 45 days, which would include a few rest days and assumes that you are going to Muxia via Fisterre. I know many have done it in much less and others have taken longer. I would especially recommend budgeting the longer stretch for first time pilgrims who won't know until they try how far the can walk in a day when they are walking day after day after day.Hello,
I am sure that this is this a common question, so I'm embarrassed to throw it out again!
Can some of you experienced CF hikers tell me how many days it took you to complete the walk from SJPP to Santiago? And if you've done it...the walk from Santiago to Muxia?
I have looked through some old threads and can't find the answer to this common question. I am looking to book flights for the full CF. I've walked the partial CF two times, but can't figure how many days I should plan for th 500 miles. I can estimate, but I'd like to get input from those who have done it.
Thanks so much!
Takes me about 40 days but I am old and slow and in no hurry to go anywhere.Hello,
I am sure that this is this a common question, so I'm embarrassed to throw it out again!
Can some of you experienced CF hikers tell me how many days it took you to complete the walk from SJPP to Santiago? And if you've done it...the walk from Santiago to Muxia?
I have looked through some old threads and can't find the answer to this common question. I am looking to book flights for the full CF. I've walked the partial CF two times, but can't figure how many days I should plan for th 500 miles. I can estimate, but I'd like to get input from those who have done it.
Thanks so much!
I like this pace.We walked from SJPdP to SdC April/May last year - took 53 days which included 3 rest days. We averaged 16 kms a day. We had the time and loved our leisurely pace and wouldn't have wanted it any different. Everyone's wants, needs, abilities, free time etc are so different. Each to their own
we did 33 days + two days rest over the period of the walk for SJPP to SDCHello,
I am sure that this is this a common question, so I'm embarrassed to throw it out again!
Can some of you experienced CF hikers tell me how many days it took you to complete the walk from SJPP to Santiago? And if you've done it...the walk from Santiago to Muxia?
I have looked through some old threads and can't find the answer to this common question. I am looking to book flights for the full CF. I've walked the partial CF two times, but can't figure how many days I should plan for th 500 miles. I can estimate, but I'd like to get input from those who have done it.
Thanks so much!
Like Trecile said, do the math. How long did you walk every day out of Burgos. Divide 798 by that number and add a few rest days and voila; there is your answer!
What do you you want to get out of your Camino? If you've done parts of it, you know how far you can walk in a day. Do you want to see things along the way or are you happy to spend all day walking and not do any sightseeing?Hello,
I am sure that this is this a common question, so I'm embarrassed to throw it out again!
Can some of you experienced CF hikers tell me how many days it took you to complete the walk from SJPP to Santiago? And if you've done it...the walk from Santiago to Muxia?
I have looked through some old threads and can't find the answer to this common question. I am looking to book flights for the full CF. I've walked the partial CF two times, but can't figure how many days I should plan for th 500 miles. I can estimate, but I'd like to get input from those who have done it.
Thanks so much!
On my first CF I met 2 very experience French walkers who were sisters walking from Le Puy in stages and bemoaned the people who set out to "do the CF" as if its a challenge, as distinct from experiencing the CF.
I met a man once in SJPDP who had walked back in 11 days!
To my way of thinking a Camino is a time to connect with the surroundings, and maintain serenity despite all the annoying things that happen along the way. (pain, bed bugs, people snoring, snow and ice or hot weather, rude fellow walkers and others etc etc).
This suggests a successful inner journey is more important than speed of travel. Many of the historic centres can also share their stories if we pause instead of walking through to keep up the pace.
Brierley clearly says the stages are only that, not musts and has philosophical sayings at the top of the page for each stage as well as a long section called the "Mystical Path" at the bottom of the same page. He is trying to steer a reader in that direction.
Finally its up to you;
Given you have already walked parts twice, is there something drawing you back?
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