QuailHiker
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Camino Frances (2016)
Camino del Norte y Primitivo (2018)
I am approaching Oviedo and a decision on which route to take. I started in Irun and, although the first week was tougher than I expected, I completed the standard stages in decent shape. Since then I’ve probably gained a bit of strength.
I’m concerned about all the elevation change on the Primitivo, but Whitson’s book doesn’t rate the climbs any harder than those in the first week of the Norte. Plus, if I do the Primitivo I should have time to walk to Finisterre and Muxia, which I did not do after the Frances in 2016. Can any folks help with an assessment of the Primitivo compared to the Norte, especially the first week? Thanks!
Fred
I’m concerned about all the elevation change on the Primitivo, but Whitson’s book doesn’t rate the climbs any harder than those in the first week of the Norte. Plus, if I do the Primitivo I should have time to walk to Finisterre and Muxia, which I did not do after the Frances in 2016. Can any folks help with an assessment of the Primitivo compared to the Norte, especially the first week? Thanks!
Fred