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Note that the prices on the gronze site are a bit out of date - everything was at least 5 euros in June.
I walked with four kids - youngest was 8 and not 3, so a big difference. But I would not hesitate about walking with a younger one. I would think seriously about doing the Hospitales route - we LOVED it, one of the best days on our entire camino, but the downhill portion would be demanding with a little one (or you could stick to the road for that portion after crossing the cols). Also, if you did take that route, I would HIGHLY recommend making it as far as Borres the night before.
Could you confirm whether it would be possible to take the road instead of the stony path? It looks like you could, but I'm guessing.
Thank you! I'll take a look at that site.It should be possible. Check this site to see if distances and accommodations meet your needs:
http://www.gronze.com/camino-de-santiago/caminos/guia-del-camino-primitivo
I am planning on walking the primitivo in June 2015. I have been doing a bunch of planning. I put together a guide that combines info on albergues -- you can find it here: http://www.caminodesantiago.me/comm...xia-finisterre-guide.225/download?version=180. My guide only includes albergues not casa rurals and pensions. In addition to the Gronz site Falcon provided above. Check out the Eroski site on the cominos. It is in spanish but Google translate works pretty well if you don't speak spanish. I actually think Eroski has the most complete and up to date listing of albergues. They also have an iPhone App if you are going to have one with you. In addition there is a very good and pretty recent Cicerone Press Guide to the Northern Caminos. The CSJ also has a guide but it is getting a little old and I did not think it was as well organized as the guide for the Frances. Still its helpful. I think it would be doable. There are a couple of potentially long sections unless you stay at pensions or casa rurals. Liz
I'm interested in the Primativo this fall and I wonder if you could clarify where on the Primativo Montefurado is. I am not as familiar with the primativo and the only Montefurado that came up in my search is south and east of Ponferrada.No matter which route you take on the Primitivo, you are going to have to do that downhill portion. The Hospitales route meets up with the Pola de Allande route at the pass (Puerto de Palo, I think it's called), so there is no way to avoid that killer downhill to Montefurado.
BTW, if anyone is looking to open an albergue on the Primitivo, I would highly suggest Montefurado as a GREAT place to do it. Lovely stone village, lots of abandoned houses, in fact I don't think there are any permanent residents, so you should be able to get something cheap. I think it would be a wonderful place for an albergue.
Thanks LaurieHi, Annie, I'd say it ranks right up there with the descent into El Acebo on the Frances, and is in fact very similar. I use the term to refer to the rocks and the steepness. I know others always comment on the descent to the dam before Grandas as being so awful, but I thought it was much easier going than the descent from Puerto de Palo. But in any event, there is nothing dangerous about these descents, sorry if I implied that. There's never a time where "grim death" is on the horizon.It's just that it's hard on the knees, and I wouldn't trust myself to do it without poles for balance. I think you'll take it all in stride, make sure to have those poles for every step and you'll be fine. Buen camino, Laurie
p.s. when are you walking the Primitivo, Annie?
Thanks Laurie
Starting Norte /Irun 2 sept. ., but dependent on progress date Primitivo starts; sometime in sept!
I'm wishing this carpal tunnel syndrome in wrist/rh would disappear. (If it had shown up sooner I would have had the op, but not something that could be done in such short term, Leaving Oz on 29/8 .
I'm sure I'll have worked out how I'm coping before i get to this descent. Thank you for response from which I'm taking - 'slow and steady and carefully will get me down safely'.
Annie
Also Laurie
How 'killer' is
The mentioned 'killer downhill' ?Normally I'm not perturbed as poles help lot but will I be needing to grip my poles for for grim death ? I've got sore right hand at moment and have tried -tested my poles. They are okay on the easy stuff as the wrist is actually supported by the straps. I may be okay for short spurts in heavy going but would value your advice.
Annie
Hi DavidWill be redoing Norte next year Annie ,
How did you go on the Primitivo , we intend to really take our time there because of the beauty.
Will be more than likely in Sept as we commence Norte mid Aug.
Thanks
David
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