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I'm with @trecile on this. But once you get to Sahagún walk backwards a few kilometers first to the Ermita Virgen del Puente and its nearby bridge. Also there is a portal that was erected recently to mark the halfway point of the Camino Frances, a great spot from which to start your pilgrimage Here are a few pictures of the place:Sahagún and continue to the coast. Like you said, you don't want to be stressing for time, and after Santiago you can decide whether to walk on to Finisterre/Muxia or not.
I agree 100% - and it's an easy train ride from Sahagún to Leon if you find that you need to skip a couple of days. I'd much prefer to spend my first Camino night in Burgos, rather than Sahagún.Burgos, and catch a bus or taxi to pick up a day or two if you are behind. Burgos is too nice to miss.
My thoughts exactly.Burgos, and catch a bus or taxi to pick up a day or two if you are behind. Burgos is too nice to miss.
Your idea works just as well, too.I still go with my suggestion to start the camino from Sahagun but you do have time to spend a day or two in Burgos before heading to Sahagun by bus or train.
Long time reader, first time posting!
I am walking the Camino Frances from May 4th to May 26th, giving me 22 days to walk the trail. I am in moderate shape and have been training when time allows.
After reading blogs and forums, I'm torn between walking from Sahagún (16 days) and Burgos (21 days) - these estimates are without rest days or mishaps. I'm worries that Sahagún may be too short of a journey, leaving me to finish early (though I could certainly continue to the coast), and Burgos may have me stressing to finish in time.
Any advice?
Ho Joe,Jessica:
Sahagun to Santiago is about a 16 day walk. Burgos is a 20 day walk.
Eliminate any stress and start in Sahagun. This will ensure you can make a continuous walk without having to skip ahead (bus or cab). One of the best aspects of the Frances is the people you meet along the way. So continuity, imo, is important. This will also give you some time in Santiago to catch up with others you met along the way.
The Sahagun option also gives you a day or two to deal with any unexpected issues or to just spend some time in your port of entry (ie: Paris, Madrid etc. etc.)
Finisterre, imo, is just a walk to the sea. If you are looking for seascapes and ocean views, walk the Norte.
Whatever you choose, I am sure will work for you.
Ultreya,
Joe
You have been given some great advice and I can understand you have a hard choice to make.Long time reader, first time posting!
I am walking the Camino Frances from May 4th to May 26th, giving me 22 days to walk the trail. I am in moderate shape and have been training when time allows.
After reading blogs and forums, I'm torn between walking from Sahagún (16 days) and Burgos (21 days) - these estimates are without rest days or mishaps. I'm worries that Sahagún may be too short of a journey, leaving me to finish early (though I could certainly continue to the coast), and Burgos may have me stressing to finish in time.
Any advice?
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