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[SAFC]

Could someone recommend which stage may suite us ( married couple in 60’s) in Sept 23. Not too tough !
Looking for 10 days max in total
Hotel stays would be preferable

 

[trecile]

It depends on whether you want to finish your Camino in Santiago or not. I think that it's very satisfying to "complete" the Camino in Santiago, but others don't mind doing other portions that don't end there. You could plan to start in Sarria - about 5-6 days, then continue on to the coast after Santiago for another 4-5 days.

 

[SAFC]

Thank you for your help
Would prefer quiet stages if possible

 

[Tincatinker]

Are you fixed on the Frances? If not walk the Ingles from A Coruna and then out to Fisterra or Muxia. Good walking, hotel / private room accommodations available.

Route, elevations, accommodations all available here: https://www.gronze.com/camino-ingles;

Camino de Fisterra y Muxía | Gronze.com

www.gronze.com

Yes it's in Spanish but very simple, repetitive Spanish and Google Chrome or your favourite browser will translate (beware of auto-translation of place-names)

Happy planning

 

[SAFC]

Thank you , I’ll have a look

 

[musicman]

10 days from St Jean Pied de Port - book a stay at Orisson well in advance - I’ve walked many Caminos ; nothing rivals this section for me. Also, you’ll get hooked and return another time to walk some more!
PS I’m 76 and still walking. Buen Camino

 

[SAFC]

10 days from St Jean Pied de Port - book a stay at Orisson well in advance - I’ve walked many Caminos ; nothing rivals this section for me. Also, you’ll get hooked and return another time to walk some more!
PS I’m 76 and still walking. Buen Camino

Brilliant Thank you
I’ll look at that part of the Camino , I will fine just thinking of my wife who struggles with longer distances and steep hills !

 

[musicman]

The walk over the Pyrenees is THE highlight and I am no lover of hills.
Use two poles for this and all sections.
Take your time,smell the flowers,
Take lots of photos.
The short stage to Orisson breaks up the walk to Roncesvalles.

 

[JerryStroebele]

In late September start in Pamplona and walk through wine country while they are harvesting grapes. Buen Camino

 

[SAFC]

I am spoilt for choice. No wonder you keep going back !

 

[musicman]

Start in St Jean Pied de Port for the ultimate Pelegrin experience.

 

[Anhalter]

St Jean to Logrono is 170km, so that could be a good destination for 10 rather short days. If you end up wanting to walk more, Pamplona and Logrono would be excellent choices to spend an extra day.
And as others have said: That part of the Camino is just great, be it scenery or history.

 

[hikentravel1234]

Could someone recommend which stage may suite us ( married couple in 60’s) in Sept 23. Not too tough !
Looking for 10 days max in total
Hotel stays would be preferable

If it is 10 days total, and especially if you have to travel far/overnight, I would suggest:
Day 1--travel to Madrid (if from the US, it would likely be overnight)
Day 2--travel to Sarria
Days 3,4,5,6,7,8--walk from Sarria to Santiago (if you are really strong walkers, you may be able to do it in 5 days, without a rest 1/2 or 1 day).
Day 8--a day off in Santiago
Day 9--1/2 day in Santiago plus travel back to Madrid
Day 10--fly out of Madrid (if you are going back to the US, the flight times are usually early enough that you will want to get to Madrid the day before (on day 9).
I hope this helps.