kardisa
Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Camino Frances - Leon to Santiago (2015)
Camino Madrid/Salvador/Primitivo (2017)
Hi all,
I am looking to fast pack from Madrid to Santiago starting on June 5 via the Camino de Madrid and Camino Frances. My tentative stages are below:
On to the questions....
1. Now, I realise that my long walking days are going to mean that I am probably going to need to book ahead into alburges/hostals on the Frances, but does the same apply to the Camino de Madrid? I am particular worried about stage 4 and Stage 7, as I will likely not get in till 5pm or so with my break stops.
2. Also, can anyone recommend a good stop between Medina de Rioseco and Sahagun? There's a chance that I will try and hike the 63km straight through, but I want to make sure I have a backup option in case I am feeling tired.
3. The topo maps I've seen of the way between Sahagun and Leon makes it look almost flat. Is this true? 57km on flat ground is MUCH different than 57km on an undulating surface.
4. Final question - does anyone know where I could find a list of pre-bookable alburges/hostals/hotels for the Leon to Santiago stages? Would booking.com work? Or is there a pilgrim-specific list floating around out there?
Thank you in advance for your help!
I am looking to fast pack from Madrid to Santiago starting on June 5 via the Camino de Madrid and Camino Frances. My tentative stages are below:
- Subway to Tres Cantos/Walk to Colmenar Viejo (12 km - 2.5 hours)
- Colmenar Viejo-Cercedilla (35km - 7 hours)
- Cercedilla-Segovia (30 km - 8 hours)
- Segovia-Sta. María la Real de Nieva (32 km - 6.5 hours)
- Sta. María la Real de Nieva-Alcazarén (47 km - 9.5 hours)
- Alcazarén-Simancas (31 km - 6 hours)
- Simancas-Medina de Rioseco (44 km - 9 hours)
- Medina de Rioseco- ???? (33 km - 6.5 hours)
- ???? - Sahagun (34km - 7 hours)
- Sahagun to Leon (57km - 12 hours)
- Leon to Astorga (50km - 10 hours)
- Astorga to Molinaseca (46,5 km - 10 hours)
- Molinaseca to Trabadelo (42km -
- Trabadelo to Triacastela (41km)
- Triacastela to Portomarin (49km)
- Portomarin to Arzua (55km)
- Arzua to Santiago (40)
- Day in Santiago
On to the questions....
1. Now, I realise that my long walking days are going to mean that I am probably going to need to book ahead into alburges/hostals on the Frances, but does the same apply to the Camino de Madrid? I am particular worried about stage 4 and Stage 7, as I will likely not get in till 5pm or so with my break stops.
2. Also, can anyone recommend a good stop between Medina de Rioseco and Sahagun? There's a chance that I will try and hike the 63km straight through, but I want to make sure I have a backup option in case I am feeling tired.
3. The topo maps I've seen of the way between Sahagun and Leon makes it look almost flat. Is this true? 57km on flat ground is MUCH different than 57km on an undulating surface.
4. Final question - does anyone know where I could find a list of pre-bookable alburges/hostals/hotels for the Leon to Santiago stages? Would booking.com work? Or is there a pilgrim-specific list floating around out there?
Thank you in advance for your help!