Madrid To Santiago In 28 Days?

[SitaClaire]

I'm planning to pick up my credencial in Madrid on the 14th April and need to be back in Madrid by the 13th May. It's my first camino and my first time to Spain. Is it likely to be able to make the Camino de Madrid and the Camino Frances from Sahagun in 28 days? I'm a 31 year old woman in decent health and often walk eight hour days when traveling but have never done so for such a long period of time, or without rest days. Would it be advisable to start somewhere further along than Madrid? Thanks so much for any advice!

 

[HeidiL]

That sounds quite doable, especially if you are happy walking long days.

 

[mike g]

Don't forget the "smell the roses" factor. Take a bus for a distance so you don't forget that walking is supposed to be a joy

 

[jpflavin1]

I'm planning to pick up my credencial in Madrid on the 14th April and need to be back in Madrid by the 13th May. It's my first camino and my first time to Spain. Is it likely to be able to make the Camino de Madrid and the Camino Frances from Sahagun in 28 days? I'm a 31 year old woman in decent health and often walk eight hour days when traveling but have never done so for such a long period of time, or without rest days. Would it be advisable to start somewhere further along than Madrid? Thanks so much for any advice!

SitaClaire:

I am a senior citizen and I walked this route last year in 24 days. I believe you can walk this route easily in 28. The toughest day is Cercedilla to Segovia (31 km's).

I would recommend you read through some of KinkyOne's, Mine and others post on this route.

It is a good walk with flats, mountains, woods and Meseta. If you speak Spanish it will even be more enjoyable. That said, this route is sparsely traveled. There will not be many other Pilgrims.

Ultreya,
Joe

 

[Dominik]

The toughest day is Cercedilla to Segovia (31 km's).

Yes, the first 6-8 km are a bit though (but no more than some passages of Sanabres or even Frances. And the following descending to Segovia is the most beautiful stage! Worth any struggle before

You should do it with no problem. I love CdM for its solitary, really contemplative character. Though be prepared not to find m(any) bar/shops on the way. If you've done other caminos it may deceive you.

Buen camino!