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Looks like Gronze.com would have a lot of info. Any chance I can switch it to English?www.rome2rio.com will tell you how to get from anywhere to anywhere.
Have you had a look at gronze.com for information about the routes?
The easiest way to get to the start of the Primitivo, Oviedo, is by train from Madrid Atocha station. I think it runs daily. The best way to get back to Madrid from SdC is also by train, quite hassle free.Hello, I have approxitmatly 10 day of walking. Either from SJPP to Granon or the Primitivo in Mid September. What are anyone's thoughts and advice? I've walked from Astorgo to Santiago a couple years ago. Also how does one get to the start of the Primitivo and get back to Madrid?
Thanks in advance
Rich
The easiest way to get to the start of the Primitivo, Oviedo, is by train from Madrid Atocha station. I think it runs daily.
I also think that if you only have 10 days the Primitivo might be too much, just my opinion.
I completed the Primitivo last month in eleven days, but one of them was so short a journey that it was the nearest thing to a rest day. I'm middle-aged, and I wouldn't call myself exceptionally physically fit. I would say it's quite manageable in ten days for an experienced hiker.
I flew to Madrid; took the train to Oviedo (four hours); and started from there. One can also fly directly to Asturias airport, which is about 25 km from Oviedo.
For the return trip, Iberia Express have several flights a day from Santiago to Madrid. If you book in advance, they can be very cheap indeed.
The time it takes you depends on how far you can or want to walk each day. Make sure you take plenty of water and carry some food. There are days when fountains are very far apart and the only bar might be closed. Look at the guides and plan well. It’s a beautiful hike and not one that I would have wanted to rush through.Some people on this thread had suggesting just hiking to Lugo. What is your advice and experience on time etc. I think September would be a good time to go. Any pearls of wisdom as I am hiking alone. ie food, water etc. How many pilgrims are walking etc. I like the solitude but do want to meet people along the way
What is your advice and experience on time etc.
I would walk to Lugo and go west for two days on the lovely Camino verde.I'm starting in mid-september too, but from León on the Salvador to Oviedo, then on to the Primitive to Sandiago. I've checked a lot out, and the going on the Primitive can be strenuous as it is ups-and-downs most of the way, although if you've experience on other routes you should be okay. I am trainning hard for this. Also, you can get a bus from Madrid terminal 4 at the airport, to Oviedo, if you favour that option? Check it out.
https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/our-destinations/airports/madrid-barajas-airport
Buen Camino. Keith
I completed the Primitivo last month in eleven days, but one of them was so short a journey that it was the nearest thing to a rest day. I'm middle-aged, and I wouldn't call myself exceptionally physically fit. I would say it's quite manageable in ten days for an experienced hiker.
I flew to Madrid; took the train to Oviedo (four hours); and started from there. One can also fly directly to Asturias airport, which is about 25 km from Oviedo.
For the return trip, Iberia Express have several flights a day from Santiago to Madrid. If you book in advance, they can be very cheap indeed.
Download Google Chrome and it will translate automatically.Looks like Gronze.com would have a lot of info. Any chance I can switch it to English?
The better option for Oviedo is to depart from Madrid's Chamartín station (not Atocha). Chamartin is a bit north of the centre but easily reachable by metro. There are more trains from there to Oviedo (about six per day) and they can be cheaper.
Typically the Primitivo is divided into 12 stages but you could do it in 10 if you're willing to walk an average of ~30km per day rather than ~25km (bearing in mind that there aren't as many albergues as on the Francés). If finishing in Santiago is not important to the OP, another option to walk at a more leisurely pace would be to start the Primitivo in Oviedo and finish in Lugo (typically eight stages). I think this gets you the best of the Primitivo; personally I didn't find the last 100km from Lugo to be that interesting compared with what came before it.
I completed the Primitivo last month in eleven days, but one of them was so short a journey that it was the nearest thing to a rest day. I'm middle-aged, and I wouldn't call myself exceptionally physically fit. I would say it's quite manageable in ten days for an experienced hiker.
I flew to Madrid; took the train to Oviedo (four hours); and started from there. One can also fly directly to Asturias airport, which is about 25 km from Oviedo.
For the return trip, Iberia Express have several flights a day from Santiago to Madrid. If you book in advance, they can be very cheap indeed.
Also, we are flying into Madrid and plan on staying in the center of town for a day or two and will be taking the train to Oviedo. Is the Charmartin Or Atcoha station better do you think to get the train from once we are downtown? Thank you.
I have it as 306.8 from Oviedo. Keep in mind that the more 'alternate' routes a camino has the less likely that two different guides are going to give the same distance. There needs to be one 'primary' route to measure against and we all choose differently. There isn't always an official route, even the Francés is a bit of choose your own adventure.Trying to figure out my Primitivo 2019, I find that Gronze has it at 305.8 km and Eroski at 321.4 km. That's a big difference. Does anyone know of a trustworthy alternative to these two?
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