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Maybe it is. But what does that tells/helps you? What about the grade from Villafranca Montes de Oca??? Or Portomarin? Or...???As best I can figure, the average grade from St. Jean-Pied-de-Port to the top of Col de Lepoeder is 9.62%. Does anyone know for sure? I'm starting to think about training for the Camino Francés and would like to work this into my training.
Thanks!
As best I can figure, the average grade from St. Jean-Pied-de-Port to the top of Col de Lepoeder is 9.62%. Does anyone know for sure? I'm starting to think about training for the Camino Francés and would like to work this into my training.
Thanks!
Yeah, that one was the killer for me. We dilly-dallied in Castrojeriz far too long and got a late start up that hill, which made it extremely hot and sunny in addition to the long climb. And going down was not all that easy either. I seem to recall a sign on the backside that said 18% grade.The gradient of the hill after Castrojeriz is 12% . I remember the signage vividly going up.
Yeah, that one was the killer for me. We dilly-dallied in Castrojeriz far too long and got a late start up that hill, which made it extremely hot and sunny in addition to the long climb. And going down was not all that easy either. I seem to recall a sign on the backside that said 18% grade.
Bicyclists love this downhill. I swear I saw one youngster 'take air' before practically flying down this hill. There would be a tendency, I expect, for walkers to zig zag down this hill in an effort to lessen the effect of the steep gradient on the legs. I strongly recommend that walkers keep to a straight line, not only on downhills, but always, as one never knows what bicyclist might come tearing up from behind. (Enough has been said on other threads about the difficulties between walker peregrinos and bicycle peregrinos.)Here's the proof folks!View attachment 12985 View attachment 12986
And the downhill side is rough-textured concrete...I can only imagine the road rash that young cyclist would suffer if he layed his bike down.Bicyclists love this downhill. I swear I saw one youngster 'take air' before practically flying down this hill.
how many degrees is that? I don't work these % very wellI would grade it a 10 of 10 in terms of making pilgrims ask themselves profound questions such as "what was I thinking when I decided to start at SJPP?" ..... "I wish that Jesus died a year sooner ..... then the Brierley guide would have me start from Ronconvalles" ...... "how the hell did a rather chubby Nepolian ever get out of SJPP much less in and out of Spain" ....... "......Taxi ...."
Oh yeah, the next day to Zubiri if you go that far has a downhill which is a killer......and the wonderful blissful morning you will enjoy the next day
If it helps, here's what I use as my milepost ---- The steepest hike I've done has an average grade of 34.4%; much of it was scrambling i.e. using hands and feet. As long as I can remain upright, I count my blessings.how many degrees is that? I don't work these % very well
ah that was what I found myself on yesterday's training, lost on Dartmoor at one point couldn't go up or down - quite ridiculous - still back now and none the worse for wear except I regard yesterday as cross training! (stretching some muscles that don't usually come into play)not putting the miles in -If it helps, here's what I use as my milepost ---- The steepest hike I've done has an average grade of 34.4%; much of it was scrambling i.e. using hands and feet. As long as I can remain upright, I count my blessings.
How about the descents when it takes hours to crab walk to the bottom?If it helps, here's what I use as my milepost ---- The steepest hike I've done has an average grade of 34.4%; much of it was scrambling i.e. using hands and feet. As long as I can remain upright, I count my blessings.
How about the descents when it takes hours to crab walk to the bottom?
Right! That's where I first learned there was such a thing as good inner soles. Haven't been without them since.How about the descents when it takes hours to crab walk to the bottom?
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