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OK, I know the answer is something like "Keep heading West!"but I am hoping for suggestions folks might have on good stopping points, places one shouldn't (or ought to) miss, etc.
I'll probably average 20-25km daily, with some long and short days mixed in.
Thanks!
In Rabenal, you can stay with the monks up to 2-3 days as long as you specify it's a spiritual rest. I believe 8 beds in a well appoint dorm with a outdoor mezzanine and small cloister just for the guests. all your meals are provided and taken with two monks I believe. Father Pius is an excellent cook. I stayed there a few years ago all they ask is a donation.OK, I know the answer is something like "Keep heading West!"but I am hoping for suggestions folks might have on good stopping points, places one shouldn't (or ought to) miss, etc.
I'll probably average 20-25km daily, with some long and short days mixed in.
Thanks!
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Next day a good stroll to Villares de Orbigo...Only 17 k. but with my lovely fellow Belgian owner in the local albergue.
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no one has scared me from that climb, too practical to have a heart attack have walked up 4 times enough the bus this year. was last year a 30+ guy died on there . that path is not geared for emergency personnel to come?Further on albergue Gaucelmo in lovely Rabanal is a good choice. And don't let people scare you away from the walk up to O Cebreiro - take your time, stop and rest where you can (La Faba and Laguna) and enjoy the views!
@nathanael I was referring to the way a lot of people on the forum and off it talk about the Herrerias-O Cebreiro stretch, like it is some kind of Everest climb. I seriously considered bypassing it because I doubted I could do it, but it really isn't that bad - and it is incredibly beautiful! Of course if you have a medical reason to avoid hills, then avoid it, but don't let rumours and exaggeration stop you from walking it, just like the rumours of the boring Meseta makes people consider bussing past it even before they leave for Spain. Have a look at the distance and elevation in your guidebook (and others') and make it a shorter day, take a longer break(s), slow down and enjoy.
OK, I know the answer is something like "Keep heading West!"but I am hoping for suggestions folks might have on good stopping points, places one shouldn't (or ought to) miss, etc.
I'll probably average 20-25km daily, with some long and short days mixed in.
Thanks!
Thanks everyone for the tips.
I pulled 300 lbs of Joe + pack over The Pyrenees three weeks ago. O Cebreiro can find someone else to scare!
Before O cebreiro there was a lovely place I stopped for lunch ..... Casa del pescador ...... the food was wonderful and picked from the garden ... wonderful surrounds and although I did not stay there the accommodation looked lovely ..... after lunch walked further and stayed at Refugio de peregrinos pequeno portala ..... accommodation nothing to rave about but the food was great and it was just before the climb started up o cebreiro
And the accommodation looked clean and nice atmosphere .... if I go back I intend to stay there .... although it is also nice to walk closer to OCebreiro before stopping fir the night ... so as to have fresh start before the climb ....I second Annie's comments regarding 'Casa del Pescador'. A Russian couple took it over last year and I had the pleasure of delivering a young lady from St Petersburg who stayed the night so that she could reminisce about their mother-country (a long story- please don't ask). I recall their plans were to re-stock the man-made lake with fish to serve at the Albergue. A really hard-working and friendly couple. If you do call in Joe, mention David the Englishman and Anna from St Petersburg - you may get lunch on-the-house!
Joe, 'so glad to hear from you!!! I have been wondering how it's going. Advice about O Cebreiro: Spend the night before in Vega de Valcarce so you are fresh for your trek uphill. We did it that way twice and it wasn't bad at all.Further on albergue Gaucelmo in lovely Rabanal is a good choice. And don't let people scare you away from the walk up to O Cebreiro - take your time, stop and rest where you can (La Faba and Laguna) and enjoy the views!
OK, I know the answer is something like "Keep heading West!"but I am hoping for suggestions folks might have on good stopping points, places one shouldn't (or ought to) miss, etc.
I'll probably average 20-25km daily, with some long and short days mixed in.
Thanks!
Rabanal has albergues as well as private accommodation. I think Foncebadon is a bit smaller but someone might know if there are private rooms. We stopped at Rabanal, then enjoyed Molinaseca. It's got a lovely bridge and river to sit by while having an afternoon beer. We did end up walking through Ponferrada though, so that might not work for you if you want to stop there.
Hola Joe,
Another way to break it up would be to stay in Rabanal, then the mountain town of Acebo. Then Ponferrada the next day. Acebo is teeny tiny but it's fun to stay up in the mountains one more day before doing the descent to Molinaseca. Molinaseca is beautiful, though, as @LdnWalker mentioned.
Enjoy!
Faith
Must be the only one who loves Foncebadon. I have lunch or snack in Rabanal and walk on. Love the ambience of the village on top of the hill. Monte Irago is a great Albergue but there are now 2 or3 others also. Magnificent walk next day to Ponferrada.
Hola Joe,
Another way to break it up would be to stay in Rabanal, then the mountain town of Acebo. Then Ponferrada the next day. Acebo is teeny tiny but it's fun to stay up in the mountains one more day before doing the descent to Molinaseca. Molinaseca is beautiful, though, as @LdnWalker mentioned.
Enjoy!
Faith
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