Joe McDonald
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Lana/SanSal/Primitivo19
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Hostel La Torre was only 10 euros last year!I stayed Hostel La Torre in Puente de Domingo Florez. Rooms are 18euros sharing bathroom and 25euros with en suite. You have to walk a little out of town but it’s very friendly. The owner/manager gave me a hard copy of the Invierno Guide for free. I was so impressed. If you stay there the easiest way to join the camino is to take the road immediately left of the Hostal. It takes you straight onto the camino and saves almost 1km.
The route once you get out is fantastic. High along the river and lake. When I got to O Barco I stopped for a break. A lot bigger than l had imagined. Leaving my cafe I used Osman to guide me out and it took me over the river and along a track which I think was camino naturale. No yellow arrows for nearly 10km but it was a beautiful alternate. It afforded much more shade and a lot quieter away from the roads. It’s a little longer but seems to me much better if you don’t mind steering yourself and the odd climb. Arrived in A Rua and stayed in Hostal Niza. Basic but friendly. Two wonderful days on this fabulous camino so far!
I think there's a typo regarding starting timeLeft Quiorga at 7 20pm ( with head torch on!) and was relieved it was a little overcast as the first 9km is a climb! Once you get off the main road you start climbing continually. The views are not as good as the previous days as your in pine forests. It took me nearly two hours to reach the top. I enjoyed the challenge and a sense of achievement! Another climb awaits you before arriving on Pobra do Brollon. I did the 22km in one go and enjoyed my tortilla! The remaining 12km or so to Monforte is very pleasant. Nothing major to contend with, although I feel a few of the tracks close to Monforte could be very wet in Spring. There has been no rain here for a while and parts had water flowing that needed a little care.
Overall another wonderful day on the Camino Invierno. Stayed in Hostal Duquesne (18euros). Lady very nice
I think there's a typo regarding starting time
I think 42km was my bad measured by Endomondo which I only later discovered isn't really accurate. Sometimes it is but the discrepancy to Wikiloc is usually between 10-15%. So I think it could be more like 36kmHey, K1,
I remember that we used to put the Quiroga to Monforte stage at 42, as @MyDestinationGalicia suggests, but we eventually decided that it was only 36. In fact, I think it was you who convinced me I was way off! That's a HUGE difference, and I don't know where the discrepancy comes from, do you?
This is one of the stages that I plan to split into two. I can't walk 36km in one dayQuiorga to Monforte for me clocked 36km. I have found P2000 all you’re distances on your guide extremely accurate.
Today for me from Monforte to Chantada had a fair amount of road, most of which was quiet and small country lanes. The first 10 km were a gradual climb and the second 10km steeper. Pleasant enough roads and paths.
Make sure you bring provisions as there is nothing along the way!
It’s the last 10km that has the jewel in the crown for this section. The descent into Belesar is both steep and breathtaking. Looking down at the Rio Mino and the terraced vines on the opposite banks of this amazing valley is special. It is worth the pain in going down and then up from this valley. I was blessed with wonderful weather to allow me to fully appreciate this Ribiero cradle. Just another diamond that this camino Invierno keeps presenting.
Checked into Hostal Yoel (18euros for single room).
Bar Lucus excellent for both food and service.
This is one of the stages that I plan to split into two. I can't walk 36km in one day
Yes already found a place in Labrada that will pick us up. Same thing in Villariño.I’m pretty sure you’ve seen this, alaskadiver, but the nice little pensión in Pobra de Brollón, As Viñas, has closed. Gronze lists two places in Salcedo, 3.6 km off route. I am guessing, but do not know for sure, that they will pick you up.
Well Stacy, you do like to plan well ahead.Does anyone know the distance from St Jean to Santiago if you take the Camino Invierno route? I’m planning to take this route in 2029 to avoid the Sarria crowds. Plus it sounds amazing!
Invierno from Ponferrada to Santiago is approx.250km long. You can do the math SJPdP - Ponferrada yourself here: https://www.gronze.com/camino-francesDoes anyone know the distance from St Jean to Santiago if you take the Camino Invierno route? I’m planning to take this route in 2029 to avoid the Sarria crowds. Plus it sounds amazing!
I’m a bit of an over planner! This will be my third Camino...can’t imagine not having one plannedWell Stacy, you do like to plan well ahead.Good luck,Mike.
I think that the year which you mentioned in this posting is why Mike commented on your advance planning. If you are planning on walking the Invierno in the autumn of 2019 you may meet me on this route.Does anyone know the distance from St Jean to Santiago if you take the Camino Invierno route? I’m planning to take this route in 2029
I think that the year which you mentioned in this posting is why Mike commented on your advance planning. If you are planning on walking the Invierno in the autumn of 2019 you may meet me on this route.
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