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Amancio, I've got a great little guide for you to look at to decide about the Invierno.
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...e-to-the-camino-de-invierno-2016-edition.442/
As far as asphalt goes, there is some, probably more than the Primitivo, but it's not relentless like it is on the Lebaniego/Vadiense. The Invierno isn't "wild" in any way, but it is really beautiful, IMO. And has the hard-to-put-your-finger-on "Camino feeling".
Hi Laurie
Are you sure the albergue in La Fuente has closed? It was open in Sept 2015. The decision to open an albergue in Cades may indicate that La Fuente has no future. In addition the short distance between LaFuente and Cicera (6k) may mean that it is not practical to keep both open. Pity, it was spotless and the village has a lot of character.
The Lenaniego / Vadiniense does have a lot tarmac but its far from 100% and I think people should not be put off by the tarmac, the route's good points more than compensate.
David
If we are staying in Cabezon de la Sal where would be a good place to join the route for a day's (return) walk please? We are thinking about parking at Sta Maria de Lebeña and walking from there
We have driven the route in the past so know what the road is like through the gorge.! Would be planning on 'off road' walking.
No I'm absolutely NOT sure. Your more recent info suggests it's open. That is very good news, because I totally enjoyed my stay there. This town is splayed along the road for at least a km or two and gave ample opportunity for my two favorite post-walking activities -- visiting old churches and talking with the folks who live in the town.
What were your stages? Still almost totally asphalt? Buen camino, Laurie
Hi Laurie
My stages were as follows:
Hortigal (I got there by taxi) to La Fuente - the new walk by the river introduces some off road walking but its still 65% to 70% tarmac
Potes. After Lebena I took the unpleasant and potentially dangerous road option so my day was probably 75% tarmac, really only the mountain before Lebana was off road.
Fuente de. There are a number of off road options, running parallel to the road. If you took them all you might get 30% off road (wild guess)
Portilla de la Reina. First half off road, second all tarmac.
Riano. The water in the lake was very low so I was able to escape from the tarmac for 3 or 4k by walking on a road that is normally submerged.
Cremenes. First half mainly on tarmac, second half off.
Cisteirna 90% off road
Gradefes 70% tarmac
Mansilla 90% tarmac.
I know that it's a lot of tarmac but it's worth it.
David
La Fuente gave me an opportunity for my favorite post walking activity, enjoying a beer in a very quaint bar.
Hi all
I am quite surprised at all the references to tarmac on the Lebaniego - I did it in 2014 and there was almost none (maybe 6-10km if I remember).
Did anyone who did the Vadiniense meet anybody else? I saw nobody in 2 1/2 days on the Lebaniego in July 14. Regards
Andrew
Hi, Andrew,
I think they have re-routed some of the Lebaniego, so you may have had less than those of us who walked earlier, but my memory is just like what David reports above about Tarmac/asphalt on the Vadiniense. Very little is on busy roads, but roads nonetheless.
I met one guy on the Lebaniego, but he was going back to rejoin the Norte after visiting the monastery. On the Vadiniense I met no other pilgrims.
Hi, Andrew,
I think they have re-routed some of the Lebaniego, so you may have had less than those of us who walked earlier, but my memory is just like what David reports above about Tarmac/asphalt on the Vadiniense. Very little is on busy roads, but roads nonetheless.
I met one guy on the Lebaniego, but he was going back to rejoin the Norte after visiting the monastery. On the Vadiniense I met no other pilgrims.
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