lisaandkids
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- may 2024
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Hi, my adult children and I would like to walk from Sarria to Santiago over the course of 10 days (or a different route if anyone has suggestions - we will average about 9 miles a day and have about 12 days). I'm not in the best of health but I think I could do the mileage required over the 10 - 12 days. We would like to stay in private rooms. I can't really find much information on the availability of private rooms in May 2024. Do you think we should book with a tour so that we have reserved rooms or chance it? I've read that some albergues have private or shared rooms for the 4 of us but I don't know how many or their availability. Thank you!
You will also be able to use booking.com now for many private accommodations along that route in May. Make sure to use the filter “ distance from Center of town” to ensure you are close to the trail. Reading comments also provides good info sometimes from pligrims.
I also use Gronze to check if the properties I see on booking.com are in or near the Camino.You will also be able to use booking.com now for many private accommodations along that route in May. Make sure to use the filter “ distance from Center of town” to ensure you are close to the trail. Reading comments also provides good info sometimes from pligrims.
Sarria to Santiago is about 115 km, or 72 miles. So your daily distance can be shorter, or you can start a little farther back. You could start in Triacastela (139 km/86.5 miles) or O Cebreiro (160 km/99.5 miles) which is a really cute and popular town. This would give you a taste of what the Camino is like before Sarria.Hi, my adult children and I would like to walk from Sarria to Santiago over the course of 10 days
Wow!! I have stayed at places a few kilometres off route, and found that difficult enough. But this? One would need a small jet on standbyIf you decide to use a tour company make it a condition, in writing, that the accommodation must be on the route and that you don't need to either walk anything more than a few hundred kilometers away from the Camino or take a taxi. When they send you details then check that you are OK with the location by looking at booking.com or the accommodation's website.
Please don't feel that way. Those of us who have the time, money, and health to walk long distances are privileged and fortunate to be able to do so. And many of us are simply doing what we love, so perhaps a bit selfish too. My heroes are those who work through adversity and help and support others.someone who starts in St. Jean (those people are my heros)
Ok, then you should be able to get a bed without too much difficulty. A private room may take a little more looking, but there are little towns every few km/miles. I like Morgade which is not too far from Sarria for the first day. It is family run and they have private rooms as well as an albergue bunk room. Good restaurant, too.As an aside, we will be carrying backpacks and do not need luggage shipped.
I worked out some possible short stages from O Cebreiro for you.Trecile mentioned starting a little further than Sarria and I'm intrigued by that suggestion
There are quite a few apps for the Camino. They usually have gps mapping, elevation profiles and lists of accommodations along with a biy if cultural information.Who knew there was an APP for that!
Definitely not a problem on the Camino!When we hike in the US only about 1/3 of the people I say hi to on a trail respond, the others just ignore me and won't make eye contact. I've never figured out why or if it's regional.
I just count the km to fit my Camino stage and go to the next page. Sometimes it means you stop in the middle of one page before going on.Trecile -I'm logged into Gronze now but don't know how to adjust my route. If someone could point me to the right direction, I would appreciate it. I see all the "normal" routes, but not how to customize them for distances.
I don't really understand the question. Gronze is an online guide divided into stages like many guidebooks. It's not necessary to follow those stages, and like guidebooks they can't be changed.Trecile -I'm logged into Gronze now but don't know how to adjust my route. If someone could point me to the right direction, I would appreciate it. I see all the "normal" routes, but not how to customize them for distances.
When you're in Gronze, choose the "Camino Francés" (or enter 'caminofrances' and 'gronze' as your search terms). You will get a page full of rectangles, each labelled as an "Etapa" (stage or step). You want the last five etapas "Desde Sarria". Each of Gronze's stages is a bit longer than you want, but as you open each one, you will find accommodation given for just about every village between the start and end of that stage. You will want to find accommodation at the start and end of each stage and at about half-way. But you don't have to stick to Gronze's stages. Any two places that are not too close and not too far apart will do.Trecile -I'm logged into Gronze now but don't know how to adjust my route. If someone could point me to the right direction, I would appreciate it. I see all the "normal" routes, but not how to customize them for distances.
Download ones of the apps such as Wise Pilgrim or look on Gronze as they list all the different types of accommodation. We nearly always used private rooms so there are plenty of options. I can send you a list of accommodations between Sarria and Santiago.Hi, my adult children and I would like to walk from Sarria to Santiago over the course of 10 days (or a different route if anyone has suggestions - we will average about 9 miles a day and have about 12 days). I'm not in the best of health but I think I could do the mileage required over the 10 - 12 days. We would like to stay in private rooms. I can't really find much information on the availability of private rooms in May 2024. Do you think we should book with a tour so that we have reserved rooms or chance it? I've read that some albergues have private or shared rooms for the 4 of us but I don't know how many or their availability. Thank you!
If you absolutely need private rooms I wouldn't take chances in May. Try looking at booking.com for towns along the way and reserve. Most are fully refundable.Hi, my adult children and I would like to walk from Sarria to Santiago over the course of 10 days (or a different route if anyone has suggestions - we will average about 9 miles a day and have about 12 days). I'm not in the best of health but I think I could do the mileage required over the 10 - 12 days. We would like to stay in private rooms. I can't really find much information on the availability of private rooms in May 2024. Do you think we should book with a tour so that we have reserved rooms or chance it? I've read that some albergues have private or shared rooms for the 4 of us but I don't know how many or their availability. Thank you!
You separately keep track of your stopping points and add up the distances for each day. Another useful tool is https://godesalco.com/plan, but I'm not sure I'd bother for a 10 day trip.I'm logged into Gronze now but don't know how to adjust my route. If someone could point me to the right direction, I would appreciate it. I see all the "normal" routes, but not how to customize them for distances.
Nellie Meunier Ultreya Tours is the best way to go info@ultreyatours.comHi, my adult children and I would like to walk from Sarria to Santiago over the course of 10 days (or a different route if anyone has suggestions - we will average about 9 miles a day and have about 12 days). I'm not in the best of health but I think I could do the mileage required over the 10 - 12 days. We would like to stay in private rooms. I can't really find much information on the availability of private rooms in May 2024. Do you think we should book with a tour so that we have reserved rooms or chance it? I've read that some albergues have private or shared rooms for the 4 of us but I don't know how many or their availability. Thank you!
Having spent time on the Camino frances ea yr for the last 4 yrs, the only way I've seen to have private rms is to book w hotel/motel.Nellie Meunier Ultreya Tours is the best way to go info@ultreyatours.com
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