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Horseback up to O Cebreiro?

Chris Gi

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2018
My husband and I are starting our Camino in Pamplona and meeting up with friends in Leon. What will then be our little group of 6 want to do the climb up to O Cebrerio on the hoses provided at a stable in Herrerias. Does anyone have any comments as to how well this works out? From there our next bed for the night is in Samos which I know is way too far to walk in the time we will have left that day. So, I would also appreciate any suggestions as to how to get to Samos from O Cebreiro apart from walking the whole way:rolleyes: . Looking at Brierley's book - it doesn't look as if we will be close to a main road or means of transportation.
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If you intend to walk part of the way, you could walk to Triacastela and taxi from there. There were taxis there. Although in my opinion one of the prettiest walks on the whole journey was the walk from Triacastela into Samos. And the view of the monastry looking down through gaps in the wall was awesome.
There was a thread about a week ago about taking the horses up.
 
You might book a taxi to take you from O Cebreiro to Samos. Here are several taxis which leave from the nearby village if Piedrafita do Cebreiro.
https://www.paxinasgalegas.es/taxis-pedrafita-do-cebreiro-487ep_138ay.html
Thank you very much - that makes me feel so much better. Looks as if you are an absolute Camino Professional. The Camino has been on my Bucket List for years and as my husband and I are just a couple of years off the big 80 we had better do it while we are still upright and mobile. Our Camino will be a little more forgiving than that of so many of you who are walking the whole 500 miles - I envy you:)
 
If you intend to walk part of the way, you could walk to Triacastela and taxi from there. There were taxis there. Although in my opinion one of the prettiest walks on the whole journey was the walk from Triacastela into Samos. And the view of the monastry looking down through gaps in the wall was awesome.
There was a thread about a week ago about taking the horses up.
Thank you:)
 
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Although in my opinion one of the prettiest walks on the whole journey was the walk from Triacastela into Samos. p.
I fully agree. Additionally, take the time to go on the guided tour of the monastery, it's beautiful.
 
My suggestion is to check with the stable well ahead of time. For 6 people you may not be able to take the whole group at one time. I have ridden a horse the past two years. It was a special treat but there are some logistics to be considered.
 
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My suggestion is to check with the stable well ahead of time. For 6 people you may not be able to take the whole group at one time. I have ridden a horse the past two years. It was a special treat but there are some logistics to be considered.
Thank you - we do have our booking already :) Do tell what are the logistics!
 
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Ask Victor what he suggests for your pack. The first time I had to send it ahead by transport. This past year I was able to wear it. You are already considering where to go next when you reach OCebreiro, how far to walk or take a taxi. When I rode, he would take only three at a time, but it sounds like you have things arranged with him already. Buen Camino!
 
Ask Victor what he suggests for your pack. The first time I had to send it ahead by transport. This past year I was able to wear it. You are already considering where to go next when you reach OCebreiro, how far to walk or take a taxi. When I rode, he would take only three at a time, but it sounds like you have things arranged with him already. Buen Camino!
I hope it is all arranged but now worries. We have organized our backpacks to be sent on to Samos. I just hope that we can catch up with them once we get to O Cebreiro
Thank you
 
If I recall Victor only takes four at a time. Give him a call. He is a very interesting guy who speaks perfect english.
 

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Sad you have to get all the way to Samos, I agree that some of the most beautiful scenery and walking of the whole CF is between O Cebreiro and Samos.
 
Consider taking a taxi to Fonfria and then you could enjoy the beautiful walk down to Tricastela. Its just 10K and downhill (but not steep.) It is a beautiful walk and one of my favorite. You could then taxi from there to Samos.
 
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A group of friends I was walking with last year decided to take the horses up the hill....the horses turned up 2 hours later than the expected time so this put their plans out a bit, so just be aware that everything happens in Camino time not yours!
 
My husband and I are starting our Camino in Pamplona and meeting up with friends in Leon. What will then be our little group of 6 want to do the climb up to O Cebrerio on the hoses provided at a stable in Herrerias. Does anyone have any comments as to how well this works out? From there our next bed for the night is in Samos which I know is way too far to walk in the time we will have left that day. So, I would also appreciate any suggestions as to how to get to Samos from O Cebreiro apart from walking the whole way:rolleyes: . Looking at Brierley's book - it doesn't look as if we will be close to a main road or means of transportation.
Love this forum:)
Oh, try to walk from Triacastela-it's beautiful!
 
Oh, try to walk from Triacastela-it's beautiful!
Thank you - that is what I hope we can do. I am hoping that we can book a taxi to take us from O Cebreiro to Tricastela. I have heard that it is one of the most beautiful walks on the Camino.
 
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