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thanks- makes sense- (i started in roncesvalles btw) checking out the map...maybe will mix and match sectionsHi pp - this is a tricky one.. how are you on the ups and downs? Did you start in St Jean and if so, how did you find the path to Roncesvalles? If you don't mind hills and it's just the stage length that you find hard, then I'd still go for both of those mountain sections that JW is suggesting you skip... but if you find the elevations even more testing, then JW has a point.
All I'll say is that the section between Leon and Astorga is a fairly unremarkable 100km (compared to ther delights on the CF!). I'd skip that and then you have built in some additional time for the mountains. IMO the walk up to Cruz de Ferro is a long slog, but not at all steep. Going down the other side is a bit trickier than standard CF paths. The path up to O'Cebreiro is quite testing, so best to spend the night before close to it (i.e. find a billet after Villafranca)
Cheers, tom
The Compostela is important for peregrin/ peregrina.It is clearly stated in his/ her posting as above.If you are not worried about receiving a Compostela then skip Sarria to O Pedrouzo and walk from there to Santiago De Compostela . Harsh and all as it sounds it’s better miss that stretch than anywhere else .
might do!This is a silly suggestion given the info you have presented but ...... is it possible to put back your flight home by a week or so and then you have chance to do it all in your own time. Just a thought!!
The path down from Cruz de Ferro via Acebo and Molinaseca is really, really difficult: lots of steep, rocky bits and loose stones everywhere. I am now in Ponferrada recovering! It was made worse by the fact that the Carretera, a winding mountain road, is well maintained whilst the Camino is in an atrocious state and quite dangerous in parts. So, my advice is to avoid this if possible.
If it's possible I think this is the best idea.This is a silly suggestion given the info you have presented but ...... is it possible to put back your flight home by a week or so and then you have chance to do it all in your own time. Just a thought!!
wow will see what i can do thxThe path down from Cruz de Ferro via Acebo and Molinaseca is really, really difficult: lots of steep, rocky bits and loose stones everywhere. I am now in Ponferrada recovering! It was made worse by the fact that the Carretera, a winding mountain road, is well maintained whilst the Camino is in an atrocious state and quite dangerous in parts. So, my advice is to avoid this if possible.
thx-this is very close to what i've sort of planned out though i may grab taxi as needed for the steeper parts- depends on how i'm doing.The part from Astorga to Sarria is one of the most spectacular on CF imho ... so wherever you are currently, you may consider to buss to Astorga right now and then in 9 days walk to Sarria. Stage suggestions plus/minus might be as follows:
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I agree about skipping that treacherous part of the Camino...or...if there is very little traffic you could walk on the road to El Acebo, but you won't know until you get there.The path down from Cruz de Ferro via Acebo and Molinaseca is really, really difficult: lots of steep, rocky bits and loose stones everywhere. I am now in Ponferrada recovering! It was made worse by the fact that the Carretera, a winding mountain road, is well maintained whilst the Camino is in an atrocious state and quite dangerous in parts. So, my advice is to avoid this if possible.
thx- i'm already walking to astorga now but have it figured out somewhat!A pity to miss any of that, but I agree with those who suggested a bus to Astorga.
I disagree about the downhill after the Cruz. It is really gorgeous. And yes, challenging in places. But totally worth it.
Maybe a taxi from Ponferrada to Villafranca, or even a bit farther. The first bit after Villafranca is flat and next to a road.
But yes. Changing your flight is the very best solution.
that is sn interesting idea. realized cant really change tix home re other commitments- i've arrived at a good schedule clisy resembling yhe one posted byA while back someone had a great suggestion of taxiing ahead at the beginning of the day and then walkithe rest of the day. This was for someone who wanted to continue with the whole camino but couldn't walk long distances and had time constraints. You would just need to know where you want to be at the end of the day to know where the taxi needs to drop you off to start walking each day.
And shave off some kms every day until you reach Sarria. Depending on where you live probably cheaper than changing your ticket home.
i have arrived at a loose schedule resembling the one posted by koknesis. subject to change and i like your idea for some days- though my favorite time is to walk early mornings to see the sun rise (not bed race) btw i noticed the milky way really does run along the camino- beautiful! thanks for all the great suggestions i will combine all the wisdom into a workable planA while back someone had a great suggestion of taxiing ahead at the beginning of the day and then walking the rest of the day. This was for someone who wanted to continue with the whole camino but couldn't walk long distances and had time constraints. You would just need to know where you want to be at the end of the day to know where the taxi needs to drop you off to start walking each day.
And shave off some kms every day until you reach Sarria. Depending on where you live probably cheaper than changing your ticket home.
very well done on making it!The path down from Cruz de Ferro via Acebo and Molinaseca is really, really difficult: lots of steep, rocky bits and loose stones everywhere. I am now in Ponferrada recovering! It was made worse by the fact that the Carretera, a winding mountain road, is well maintained whilst the Camino is in an atrocious state and quite dangerous in parts. So, my advice is to avoid this if possible.
wont miss that for sure!Indeed, don’t miss the monastery in Samos:
It's why I bought a donativo I discovered the next day.wont miss that for sure!
Are you Casa Banderas? Just read through your website if you are and your story is awesome.It's why I bought a donativo I discovered the next day.
I agree with all the above posts re which bits to miss. To get the compostela and feel fulfilled you need to walk from Sarria.
Here's another idea: taxis are cheap because it's Spain. From my village it's 2.5km to Portomarin, so a steep half an hour into Portomarin, and I see the taxis (Portomarin has 3 I think) transporting people there every day. It costs €5. There's no shame, so maybe shave off the end of every day and those extra km by doing the last few miles by taxi. Stop off at any café or albergue and the landlord/hospitalero will help you as they will know the local taxi guy personally.
I'm the former Casa Susana, now Casa San Xulián. (X is pronounced "sh" in Galician).Are you Casa Banderas? Just read through your website if you are and your story is awesome.
Is this from an app you can customize?The part from Astorga to Sarria is one of the most spectacular on CF imho ... so wherever you are currently, you may consider to buss to Astorga right now and then in 9 days walk to Sarria. Stage suggestions plus/minus might be as follows:
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It is the best one Camino PlanificadorIs this from an app you can customize?
44 days which i thought would be more than enough but after falling on the bridge outside estella and resulting physical problems i've had to take more rest days than plannedHow many days did you originally
budget for Roncevalles to SDC?
sounds good!There is a very local bus that goes between O Cebreiro and Triacastela once a day. I just did a search on Rome2Rio and it leaves about 3:15 pm and costs about 3 or 4 €.
Other than Leon to Astorga and earlier Mansilla de Las Muas to Leon, I would have a difficult time deciding where. But overall, Astorga to O Cebreiro is golden for me. Triacastela and Samos are great, but in order to preserve Astorga to O Cebreiro, I'd look at taking a taxi from O Cebreiro to Sarria. And within the Astorga to O Cebreiro section you could accelerate time by cabbing between. That El Acebo downhill to Molinesca, notwithstanding the abundant heather now, could be taxied to Ponferrada where you could spend an hour or so, and then taxi to Cacabelos and walk from there to Villafranca del Bierzo, which I agree with a previous post simply should not ?
i've started doing this snd it helps a lot- many others of the walking wounded doing this too until sarria! great solution!A while back someone had a great suggestion of taxiing ahead at the beginning of the day and then walking the rest of the day. This was for someone who wanted to continue with the whole camino but couldn't walk long distances and had time constraints. You would just need to know where you want to be at the end of the day to know where the taxi needs to drop you off to start walking each day.
And shave off some kms every day until you reach Sarria. Depending on where you live probably cheaper than changing your ticket home.
There was a small book written about the Camino, whose title was La Via Lactia ( The Milky Way)!that is sn interesting idea. realized cant really change tix home re other commitments- i've arrived at a good schedule clisy resembling yhe one posted by
i have arrived at a loose schedule resembling the one posted by koknesis. subject to change and i like your idea for some days- though my favorite time is to walk early mornings to see the sun rise (not bed race) btw i noticed the milky way really does run along the camino- beautiful! thanks for all the great suggestions i will combine all the wisdom into a workable plan
I am in Mercadorio and unable to walk any further.
My first step would be to ask the host/front desk at your hotel. Let them know you are sick, that you tested negative for covid, and that you coud use some help getting food delivery.thx got tested dont have covid thank goodness decided to fly home on thursday. trying to figure out if i can get some soup delivered to hotel righ now just super ill hard to walk around sit at restaurant etc...
thx- the hotel people are not familiar w delivery but the front desk person ran around on the street trying to find s/one to no avail. finally i hobbled out and got some incredible galacian stew- perfection! and good idea re the credentialMy first step would be to ask the host/front desk at your hotel. Let them know you are sick, that you tested negative for covid, and that you coud use some help getting food delivery.
Hang on to your credential. Some day in the future you may return, restart at Sarria and claim the full distance for your next walk.
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