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I would agree with that. It was short, but nevertheless a killer climb.I think the climb I found the hardest was Alto de Mostelares...
That should be printed in boldface, large type. It applies not only to the two climbs in question, but a general reminder whether going uphill, downhill, or walking on level ground....The key is to go slow, take breaks, do not EVER, EVER compete or try to pace with somebody else. EVER. Follow your own pace...
That village in the background is Castrojeriz.I think the climb I found the hardest was Alto de Mostelares, 910 mts, some parts at an incline of 10 degrees. This is between Hontanas and Itero de la Vega. It was short but sharp and we had several stops on the way up but the views from the top were beautiful.
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It is indeed Castrojeriz, there is a bar/cafe there where we stopped for lunch and the place is covered with banknotes from around the world.That village in the background is Castrojeriz.
After a dissapointing stop at Cruz de Ferro the walk down to Molinaseca was one of the best and most memorable walks of the Camino, we too stayed in Molinaseca but only because we stopped at the cafe by the river over the old bridge and met some friends there. We spent the whole afternoon talking and laughing, it was a great day.The ascents out of St. Jean Pied de Port, Castrojeriz, and up to O'Cebreiro are nothing compared to the brutal rocky descents to Zubiri and Molinaseca, I had planned to walk from Rabanal del Camino to Ponferrada, that descent made me call it a day when I got to Molinaseca, now I know why I saw all those Taxi Luis Molinaseca signs from Cruz de Ferro all the way down to Molinaseca.
The Taverna made famous by Hape Kerkeling I presume?It is indeed Castrojeriz, there is a bar/cafe there where we stopped for lunch and the place is covered with banknotes from around the world.
I had not heard of him but it makes sense now as a group of Germans were at the bar talking to the owner and he was showing them photos and someones signature on a book, they had their photos taken then.The Taverna made famous by Hape Kerkeling I presume?
Thats the one! He does a tremendous supper as well!I had not heard of him but it makes sense now as a group of Germans were at the bar talking to the owner and he was showing them photos and someones signature on a book, they had their photos taken then.
I too bypassed Route Napolean and started from Pamplona March 2013, because of snow closing both routes to Roncesvalles leaving only the road open. Like you I am returning to start from St Jean April 15th. What date are you planning to startHello folks - when I walked in September I started at Roncesvalles but weather permitting in April I plan to start from SJPdP, stay at Orrison overnight and then go onto Roncesvalles the next day.
Out of curiosity how does the walk from SJ to Roncesvalles compare with the walk up to O'Cebreiro? I was very nervous of O'Cebreiro but actually found it not too bad... but I'm sure I'd walked myself into fitness at that stage.
Also how does the walk down to Roncesvalles compare with the walk down to Molinaseca? If there was any part of the walk that I really did not enjoy it was this stage so I'm hoping that Roncesvalles isn't as bad?
many thanks as always!
Anyone know why it was closed Sept 2013The Taverna made famous by Hape Kerkeling I presume?
Hello folks - when I walked in September I started at Roncesvalles but weather permitting in April I plan to start from SJPdP, stay at Orrison overnight and then go onto Roncesvalles the next day.
Out of curiosity how does the walk from SJ to Roncesvalles compare with the walk up to O'Cebreiro? I was very nervous of O'Cebreiro but actually found it not too bad... but I'm sure I'd walked myself into fitness at that stage.
Also how does the walk down to Roncesvalles compare with the walk down to Molinaseca? If there was any part of the walk that I really did not enjoy it was this stage so I'm hoping that Roncesvalles isn't as bad?
many thanks as always!
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...yrenees-for-the-not-so-fit.28995/#post-242589 Here is a post i did on my camino
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