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I completely agree with you, t2andreo. I was 45 days on the Camino. I paused often to listen for the cuckoo; I leaned over bridge railings to watch trout casually swimming in place above gravel streambeds; I took off my pack, and used it as a headrest to gaze up at the starched blue sky and the white clouds of imaginary animals. In Santiago I stayed 5 days savoring the entire experience. Sigh...I suggest six weeks (42 days), including:
1. Spend the first night at Refuge Orisson. Book well in advance. Consult the Search function for more information.
2. Allow at least one rest day each, at Burgos, Leon and Astoria.
3. Build in two or three days at Santiago when you finish. Trust me, you will regret rushing through the experience. Savor it.
Hope this helps.
Maybe we will see you, Jane and Jim. we start on 11th SeptJane and I will be starting on the sept. 13 as well. Our last camino in april of 2017 took us 39 days. we are planning to be in Santiago by Oct 25 this time. Better to take the occassional taxi rether than making it a race.
Buen Camino
Thank you. This is really useful adviceFrom some experience walking with a family member, two Americans who are not a great walkers, I would say no, you will not likely do the entire Camino in 35 days.
But since all Europeans seem to be at least good walkers, and there are 32-33 daily stages, I think that is reasonable if someone does not get injured. There are buses/trains available to stay together if one of you need an injury break, or if you are falling behind on your available time. A lot of pilgrims skip part, or even all, of the Burgos to Leon section if short on time, or injured -- which I like, since the smaller crowds make the meseta even more enjoyable!
If you are running short of time, I suggest skipping Sahagun to Leon (to save 2 days) and/or Leon to Astorga (to save 2-3 days). Or better yet, give yourself some additional time if possible, since you may want a few extra days to explore the bigger cities (Pamplona, Burgos, Leon, Santiago), to visit Finisterre/Muxia, or just to party with your new Camino Amigos at the end!
Buen Camino!
In 2015 I did my first Camino VF from SJPDP in 29 days, I’m 74. Go for it.Hi. My husband and I are planning to do the whole Camino from St Jean. We aren't great walkers. Do you think we will manage it in 5 weeks. We are starting on 11th September
I am starting on Sept 18 from St Jean and meeting my wife in Leon on Oct 16. Plan on walking together to Santiago and finish @ Nov 6,7, 8 or around that time. Starting on my 77th BirthdayHi. My husband and I are planning to do the whole Camino from St Jean. We aren't great walkers. Do you think we will manage it in 5 weeks. We are starting on 11th September
Hi. My husband and I are planning to do the whole Camino from St Jean. We aren't great walkers. Do you think we will manage it in 5 weeks. We are starting on 11th September
I think of it as touring a country using walking as my mode of transportation. It's so great to see a country on foot.I think of walking theCamino as slow tourism. Just like the slow food movement, the process of slowing down to appreciate every moment good or bad is wonderfully refreshing
You might want to consider starting in Pamplona. That would give you a few extra days and if you are not great walkers the walk from St Jean is pretty difficult.Hi. My husband and I are planning to do the whole Camino from St Jean. We aren't great walkers. Do you think we will manage it in 5 weeks. We are starting on 11th September