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Thank you for your reply. Yes I'm asking about the major route options (Camino Frances vs Portugues vs Ingles vs Sanabres). I've seen pictures where folks are walking alongside major roads - which seems like it would be noisy and not pleasant. Hoping to minimize that type of experience. I don't mind walking alongside or on roads that aren't too busy, Which route would be recommended?Welcome to the forum! This is the place to get all the information and advice (sometimes conflicting) that you could want! Are you asking about the major route options (i.e. the Camino Frances vs. Portugues vs. Ingles vs. Sanabres) or are you asking at a more detailed level? As I can recall, road walking was not a big issue on the last 100 km of the most popular Camino Frances, so I am curious if you have got a wrong impression from somewhere, and if this is your main criteria for route choice.
There is a "short-cut" option just out from Sarria (just after you cross the railway line) that follows and crisscrosses LU-633. LU-633 is a busier road but not a motorway.Welcome to the forum! This is the place to get all the information and advice (sometimes conflicting) that you could want! Are you asking about the major route options (i.e. the Camino Frances vs. Portugues vs. Ingles vs. Sanabres) or are you asking at a more detailed level? As I can recall, road walking was not a big issue on the last 100 km of the most popular Camino Frances, so I am curious if you have got a wrong impression from somewhere, and if this is your main criteria for route choice.
I would agree that the Ingles from El Ferrol is an excellent route and the Cafe Avelina is indeed a highlight of hospitality. There is some "roadwork" on all the routes but on the Ingles the traffic is never a big issue.The Ingles is a nice route with only one short section that I remember along a busier road near Bruma, but you are rewarded with a stop at Casa Avelina for refreshments and some of the best Camino hospitality. Most of it is very quiet, even when you are on pavement.