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Percentage Paved?

TTHotShot

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Hi,

I have been going through some pictures and guides, but still can't get a good idea for the trail type. What percentage of the VdlP is paved (enough for a touring bike or skateboard)?

Best,
Alex
 
The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
I only did the VdlP from Sevilla to Merida. Mountain bike will be ok, skateboard not possible...

Grtz
 
I've just ridden the whole route. You need a mountain bike, a touring bike will not cut it unless you stick wholly to the road.
 
The focus is on reducing the risk of failure through being well prepared. 2nd ed.
To my great sadness and regret, I have just had to abandon my attempt at the VdlP due to severe blistering and the atrocious weather. You might be OK on a mountain bike ... but a skateboard would, I think, be ridiculous!
Buen camino from a Cyber house in Santiago (fairly steady light rain showers, and frequent torrential downpours.)
Stephen.
 
Santiago is a restful place to recover. Congratulations on what you did.
 
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Stephen, I understand how you feel. I also had to abandon the vdlp because of extreme heat and lack of water resources. Someday (in Springtime!) I will finish.

Well done!
 

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