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That stage was fine in Spring this year. Because of the bad/rainy weather I had, I walked the nearly whole stage alongside the road, which was fine. I did stay in Campobecceros and loved it and the village. Buen Camino, SY
I did the same and really enjoyed it - for a food treat look out for restaurante Las Arduillas , see also https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...-february-abril-2016.38377/page-2#post-403736
Buen Camino, SY
I remember this stretch very well @SabineP because until the start of the descent I had been racing along with a spanish guy who was playing silly games. As soon as I reached the descent I immediately slowed down and let him pass me. There was no way I was going down that slope at any speed. It was ok taking it carefully with walking poles but I'm not sure if wet weather would have made much difference.
It is a stunning stage with the most fabulous scenery - you feel truly on top of the world.
Ok you got me convinced!
Bit off topic but we are having our regular holidays in Extremadura in two weeks time. Might check out some parts of the Via de la Plata around Caceres or Merida for a dayhike.
Conditions were pretty perfect when we were there last October 7. You should be fine if you lengthen your poles, hold / use them correctly, and walk deliberately. Image below is looking back up the hill part way through the descent.
¡Buen Camino!
A quick search...permanently closed the Taberna in Laza....Seems you were one of the lucky ones!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taberna-O-Ardillas/141605619228159
When I did the VdlP a year ago, out of approximately 120 walkers encountered, only about 8 Peregrinos and 18 Trailergrinos were not using trekking poles... Some not using them consistently, but virtually everybody who went the whole way had them. No question in my mind.. I am a believer.@SabineP - I'm going to jump in on your thread (sorry) and ask if folks would recommend taking poles for the Via?
@SabineP ... Would most folks recommend taking poles?
Agree with @DLJ I never leave home without poles! They allow me to add at least 10-15 km to a days' stage without extra effort, not that everyone wants or needs to do long stages but that is how much the help me.
Mine are from Decathlon so nothing expensive but fit nicely into a 35 L Osprey pack. I too travel with rubber tips and - knock on wood - I have never been stopped. I even left twice from Bilbao airport although others from the Forum said they couldn't with poles. Maybe the rubber tips did the trick.
Smart decision because Sanabres is quite hillyOk you got me convinced! I have some cheap ones here that I occasionally use. I will buy new ones in Zamora. I already checked out online and they seem to have some decent sportstores there.
Ok you got me convinced!
Me too. I had an online-chat with Ryanair earlier and they said that I wouldn't be allowed to take them on as hand luggage at Bordeaux. So I'll box them and post them onward or I'll just check them but it looks like they're going to walk the VdlP with me.
There is a Decathlon store on the way out of Zamora where you will find poles. It is not exactly on the camino but right beside it.
Yes, sticks are a must in my book... so many uses, necessary for the hills, and for slippery slopes.
The top-of-the-world walk from A Gudiña to Campobecceros, we've done twice, and it was amazing both times. It can be wet and cloudy, but not to be missed if the weather is good. The loose slate, coming down into Campo is just a short section... take your time, use the sticks and you'll be fine Sabine.
Campobecceros became a special little place for me. The second time we stayed in the converted train station albergue 500m up the hill from the village. It was wonderful. Now I'm wondering if it's still open? Does anyone know please?
Buen camino. Carole
Hi, Carole,Yes, sticks are a must in my book... so many uses, necessary for the hills, and for slippery slopes.
The top-of-the-world walk from A Gudiña to Campobecceros, we've done twice, and it was amazing both times. It can be wet and cloudy, but not to be missed if the weather is good. The loose slate, coming down into Campo is just a short section... take your time, use the sticks and you'll be fine Sabine.
Campobecceros became a special little place for me. The second time we stayed in the converted train station albergue 500m up the hill from the village. It was wonderful. Now I'm wondering if it's still open? Does anyone know please?
Buen camino. Carole
Exactly. When you cross the bridge into Campobecerros there is Iglesia de Santiago on your righthand side. The narrow main (hardlyOh ok Kinky! So the one in the Gronze , this Rosario is not in the trainstation? Good to know.
It's very beautiful Camino. Kind of like Invierno but with more albergues and people walking it especially after Ourense (qualificate for Compostela). The vistas from A Gudina to Campobecerros and further on to Laza are just awesome. And in my eyes the nicest entering Santiago. Also very touching because you cross the bridge over the rail lines where that awfull train wreck happened few years ago.Thanks! Think I'm going to like the Sanabres. I decided to start in Granja de Moreruela and not in Tabara and take my chance with the height issue/ vertigo leaving Granja....Yes I can, so I hope
The airfare ticket for next March for Brussels-Madrid with Iberia or SN Brussels is ridiculously cheap for only 40 €. Unbelievable....
Ryanair is going to start that route in autumn. That might explain why Iberia and Brussels Airlines have such low fares.
But no trainservice can compete against these sharp airfares.
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