heavenlyflower60
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I am looking for information on just how steep or difficult the climbs are along the way between Sarria through to Santiago. I have leg problems and have to stop to rest my leg often even when walking on flat terrain but am determined to walk the Camino at my own pace.
Climbing uphill is much more challenging for me. I am wondering if those of you who know this part of the Way can help with a better grasp of knowing what to expect as far as the level of difficulty going up the hills ?
I have John Brierly's book and can see the maps showing the accrued accents but I am still not sure if I have a clear picture on how much of a climb I am actually looking at on those maps? I do not plan on being in a rush but do wonder if this section will be a a problem for someone like myself with leg issues that will need to stop and rest often.
Thank you for any help you can offer so I have a better idea of how much time it may take someone walking with this kind of a problem with climbing to manage this portion as comfortably as possible and plan stops and timing accordingly. I am hoping to walk anywhere between 5 to 12 km per day sooooo I will be the happy slow poke on the trails!
Not ever steep, my favourite walk up that valley, you will have no problemI am looking for information on just how steep or difficult the climbs are along the way between Sarria through to Santiago. I have leg problems and have to stop to rest my leg often even when walking on flat terrain but am determined to walk the Camino at my own pace.
Climbing uphill is much more challenging for me. I am wondering if those of you who know this part of the Way can help with a better grasp of knowing what to expect as far as the level of difficulty going up the hills ?
I have John Brierly's book and can see the maps showing the accrued accents but I am still not sure if I have a clear picture on how much of a climb I am actually looking at on those maps? I do not plan on being in a rush but do wonder if this section will be a a problem for someone like myself with leg issues that will need to stop and rest often.
Thank you for any help you can offer so I have a better idea of how much time it may take someone walking with this kind of a problem with climbing to manage this portion as comfortably as possible and plan stops and timing accordingly. I am hoping to walk anywhere between 5 to 12 km per day sooooo I will be the happy slow poke on the trails!
It certainly is memorable! I took that route by accident on my first Camino. Although slightly less steep it is long and winding and there is very little shade on a hot day. Don't see it as an easy alternative. On either route take plenty of water. Having done both I'd recommend the regular route, despite being someone who finds uphill sections challenging. Buen Camino!For a slightly less steep climb up to O Cebreiro follow the camino bicycle path from La Herrerias to Laguna and on up to the top. This was the ONLY way to pass last November 29 when much was covered with a meter of snow and hidden in a white-out. What a memorable climb that was !!
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Hi, I have just finished my Sarria to Santiago part of the Camino. I also have problems walking uphill and the first hill I came to between Sarria to Portomarin was a real challenge, it was on tarmac and out in the open - the steps into Portomarin were easy in comparison. But I did it. I set myself targets re where to walk to and focused on that spot, not the whole hill. I saved my walking sticks for hills and it gave me a chance to take a pause, measure up and work out how I was going to tackle the hill and then set off, small steps, not big striding ones. There isn't really anywhere to sit down on the hill and to be honest, you should keep going slowly until you get to the top. as well as taking your time, there are so many other Camino walkers wishing you Buen Camino, it adds to your motivation. Plus, all of the words of advice and good lucks from people on this fantastic site will keep you moving The Brierley book does give you an idea as to the steepness of the hills, but to be honest, you will never really know until you get there. I tried taking photos of the hills and filming my walk uphill, but it did not do it justice. This may sound weird, but when my legs ached going uphill, I would turn around and walk backwards, a good distraction as I was going so slowly anyway.I am looking for information on just how steep or difficult the climbs are along the way between Sarria through to Santiago. I have leg problems and have to stop to rest my leg often even when walking on flat terrain but am determined to walk the Camino at my own pace.
Climbing uphill is much more challenging for me. I am wondering if those of you who know this part of the Way can help with a better grasp of knowing what to expect as far as the level of difficulty going up the hills ?
I have John Brierly's book and can see the maps showing the accrued accents but I am still not sure if I have a clear picture on how much of a climb I am actually looking at on those maps? I do not plan on being in a rush but do wonder if this section will be a a problem for someone like myself with leg issues that will need to stop and rest often.
Thank you for any help you can offer so I have a better idea of how much time it may take someone walking with this kind of a problem with climbing to manage this portion as comfortably as possible and plan stops and timing accordingly. I am hoping to walk anywhere between 5 to 12 km per day sooooo I will be the happy slow poke on the trails!
I often advise walkers who easily tire on hills to 'step short' - shorten their stride length. Even if you cannot maintain your cadence, stepping short has a number of advantages when going uphill. This website explains them better than I might in a short post.I tried taking photos of the hills and filming my walk uphill, but it did not do it justice. This may sound weird, but when my legs ached going uphill, I would turn around and walk backwards, a good distraction as I was going so slowly anyway.
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