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Seasons Greetings one and all... hands up how many of you are currently researching and planning your next Camino?
I'm (roughly) planning our walk from Madrid. My husband has limited time and I think we might need to lose one a day somewhere between Tres Cantos and Sahagun. I've spent today reading through so many of the well posted accounts of this camino and my question is directed to all those who have walked (or know) the route...
If I had to lose one stage which one would you choose?
(very interested to hear your replies)
@jpflavin1 and @trecile I like both of those ideas... I'm already planning that in a way ....I'm visiting Madrid in May and hoping to walk out to Tres Cantos then which means we can skip that first stage in September.
I know that we're pushing things to try and fit everything in. We have 19 days of walking from Tres Cantos to Oviedo. We're not walking on the CF and we'll take a train to Leon... which saves a couple of days. I do think we can do Tres Cantos to Sahagun in the time frame but it might be nice to spend time in Segovia and I was thinking of maybe a rest day after the long walk into town?
Happy planning,
Joe
@jpflavin1 and @trecile I like both of those ideas... I'm already planning that in a way ....I'm visiting Madrid in May and hoping to walk out to Tres Cantos then which means we can skip that first stage in September.
I know that we're pushing things to try and fit everything in. We have 19 days of walking from Tres Cantos to Oviedo. We're not walking on the CF and we'll take a train to Leon... which saves a couple of days. I do think we can do Tres Cantos to Sahagun in the time frame but it might be nice to spend time in Segovia and I was thinking of maybe a rest day after the long walk into town?
Seasons Greetings one and all... hands up how many of you are currently researching and planning your next Camino?
I'm (roughly) planning our walk from Madrid. My husband has limited time and I think we might need to lose one a day somewhere between Tres Cantos and Sahagun. I've spent today reading through so many of the well posted accounts of this camino and my question is directed to all those who have walked (or know) the route...
If I had to lose one stage which one would you choose?
(very interested to hear your replies)
I have walked Camino de Madrid three Times and I love it. I would lose The stage Madrid-Tres Cantos. Stay in Madrid and go to mass and The next morning lokal train to Tres Cantos and start walking from there. Cercanias is The name of The train.Seasons Greetings one and all... hands up how many of you are currently researching and planning your next Camino?
I'm (roughly) planning our walk from Madrid. My husband has limited time and I think we might need to lose one a day somewhere between Tres Cantos and Sahagun. I've spent today reading through so many of the well posted accounts of this camino and my question is directed to all those who have walked (or know) the route...
If I had to lose one stage which one would you choose?
(very interested to hear your replies)
It is a very quiet route. I walked in September and saw only five other pilgrims in two weeks. I think you need to comfortable with being on your own....
While everyone is on the subject - for those that have walked already, how safe for a single woman? Are there others walking most of the time?
I walked during the Spring, starting April 1st.
That's about when I'm thinking of starting next year. How was the weather at that time? Was all accommodation already open?
The Compostela is only given to those who walk the last 100 km to Santiago on one of the recognized Camino routes. There is a certificate that you can get in Sahagún, but I don't know what the requirements are.I am thinking of doing the Madrid to Sahagun walk in May/June. As I have already completed the CF can anyone tell me if I can get the Compostela certificate for this part of the journey only. Also, would it be necessary for me to travel to Santiago to get it.
I am planning to walk the Madrid to Sahagun, Frances to Ponferrada (with a possible detour through the Valley of Silence), Invierno to Santiago, starting at some point in late September of 2019, so we may just coincide on the Madrid.If anyone is going to be in Tres Cantos on the morning of the 25th September we might see you on the path
I did this in 2016. I recommend skipping ahead the first day to Tres Cantos by train to avoid the industrial belt surrounding Madrid.
I do not like them and personally find them soul sapping.
Hope this helps.
Sorry to disagree, t2, but there is no industrial belt on the Camino de Madrid. You walk north from Plaza Castilla, past the big towers, around a hospital, under the M-40 (or 30, I can’t remember), and you are out in the country. It is probably the best big city exit on any camino I have walked. Some of the way into Tres Cantos is on a bike path near a highway, which isn’t beautiful, but it isn’t industrial!
I also think the walk from the church through central Madrid to the Plaza Castilla is very nice if you plot it right. Through the old centro and up the Castellana, it is a very nice walk, too.
I’m not saying that people should start at the church, but avoiding a bad exit shouldn’t be the reason for jumping ahead.
Sorry to disagree, t2, but there is no industrial belt on the Camino de Madrid. You walk north from Plaza Castilla, past the big towers, around a hospital, under the M-40 (or 30, I can’t remember), and you are out in the country. It is probably the best big city exit on any camino I have walked. Some of the way into Tres Cantos is on a bike path near a highway, which isn’t beautiful, but it isn’t industrial!
I also think the walk from the church through central Madrid to the Plaza Castilla is very nice if you plot it right. Through the old centro and up the Castellana, it is a very nice walk, too.
I’m not saying that people should start at the church, but avoiding a bad exit shouldn’t be the reason for jumping ahead.
If you have enough time by all means do that from the centro of Madrid. It's nice walk exactly as @peregrina2000 described it. First through old part, then along the mostly shady avenue (past Santiago Bernabeu football/soccer stadium), plenty of last stock-up or breakfast options and then very soon you are out of the densely populated area into suburbs. An hour later you are in the scrubland with nice views back to the four towers of Madrid. Last part to Tres Cantos is indeed and sadly on tarmaced bicycle lane.Personally, I haven't minded walking in and out of cities on the caminos I've done so far. I like how the path is always routed through parks where possible and that you get to see parts of the cities you wouldn't ordinarily see. So if I do the Madrid in April, I'll start on foot from the Santiago church.
You can obtain some kind of half-way certificate of CF (from SJPdP) in Sahagun. That's all I know.I’d quite like to do this one again. But I would skip Cercedilla.
What’s this about a certificate in Sahagún? Does anyone have more information?
Hi I am considering this route possibly September.Hi folks and many thanks for these ideas, very useful! We've booked a hotel in Colmenar (mainly because we're driving and there is good parking... we'll get the train back into Tres Cantos in the morning and start from there. When I'm in Madrid in May I'll take my walking shoes and walk out along the camino ... so I know I wont miss anything.
I think with this new start and the train from Sahagun to Leon it all fits and we'll be fine. I feel much more settled knowing that we can do the walk in the time allowed without having to push ourselves or break the journey. And I know I have room in our schedule to give us some flexibility.... and there seems to be a lot of albergue choices so there's no need to plan ahead too much!
I'm very excited now! My spreadsheet is looking good...and it all feels very real
If anyone is going to be in Tres Cantos on the morning of the 25th September we might see you on the path
I was on my own, felt very safe, saw 2 people and 4 bikes,While everyone is on the subject - for those that have walked already, how safe for a single woman? Are there others walking most of the time?
I'm planning my second for Sept-Oct 2019, Camino San Salvador and Primitivo, I hope. I need someone to walk with at least for the San SalvadorSeasons Greetings one and all... hands up how many of you are currently researching and planning your next Camino?
I'm (roughly) planning our walk from Madrid. My husband has limited time and I think we might need to lose one a day somewhere between Tres Cantos and Sahagun. I've spent today reading through so many of the well posted accounts of this camino and my question is directed to all those who have walked (or know) the route...
If I had to lose one stage which one would you choose?
(very interested to hear your replies)
Do I understand you are able to get in Sahagun a “Camino de Madrid” certificate?What’s this about a certificate in Sahagún? Does anyone have more information?
Do I understand you are able to get in Sahagun a “Camino de Madrid” certificate?
Coming into Sahagún, the Iglesia da la Peregrina, where you can get a certificate, is literally the first building you come to, on the left before the final descent into town. It’s €3 for the certificate and entrance to the church, which is now an interpretation centre of sorts.
There is some wonderful Mudéjar decoration in the chapel to the right of the apse, but in my view it has been completely over restored to the point of ruining it. There’s a ‘before’ photo on display and it looks so much more authentic and atmospheric; the restoration has removed/covered all the historic brickwork and replaced it with squeaky clean whitewashed walls.
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