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I know the Salvador is thought to be tougher. My opinion is it is not. It IS more remote though. And you are in relatively high country so the weather can be an issue. But pure physicality I think the primitivo has more ups and downs. Yes there are narrow and high paths but I always felt safe. And it is stunning. I hope you do it. But it is your call!Thank you Phil, I thought the Salvador was tougher ? with more up and downs and really narrow paths ?
(I think once I do the Salvador i will have walked into shape for the remainder, I am planning on 5 days here)
Thank you Tazz, that is very helpfull. How far was the 1st day ?
Was planning on doing the Salvador-primitivo-Muxia starting sept. 21st but due for different reasons I never got any trainong done and I would be kidding myself if I thought that was going to change much in the next couple of weeks.
I have done the CP & parts og CF incl SJPDP to Roncevalles before, but at a slightly fitter time of my life (though walking with an injury so I know pain). I am therefore not getting into this unknowingly, but I am now having second thoughts. Will it be too much for this previously fit almost 50 yr old gal or will it be fine as ling as I take it slow?
Had I gone on CF I would not have worried as there are many places to stay, but from what I read especially the on Salvador they are few and far between.
KNowing that there is really no way for you to answer I still feel compelled to ask: will it be mostly ok or is it madness ?
I am planning the Salvador itinerary with the 15 km 3rd day and thougt the fuss about the walk to Roncevalles was a bit exaggerated
Hi Tazz - some great tips there, thank you. I'm going sep. 18th from León, I'm 61 with aches and pains but keep myself fit - do you think walking sticks/poles are essential on the Salvador and Primitivo? I'm not a fan but hear contradictory info. and when needs must. LLN KeithMy distances were 38, 32, 27, 35 kms
Day 1 was long but just a gentle up hill
Day 4 was downhill for the most part
JIT
Thanks MKalcom M - I have a few dodgy things too, and will take your good advice and get a walking stick. I've noticed that I can't see my feet these days, when I stand up, so will take my time and enjoy, and hopefully lose a few k's along the wayI walked the Salvador last year, at the age of 58, carrying far too much body weight and as unfit as a jelly doughnut. I loved it. There was only one stretch which I wheezed and puffed up, which was the long hot climb from La Buiza, but I just stopped regularly to get my breath back and enjoy the views. I did it in 6 days. Just pace yourself, walk in a relaxed manor and take time off to rest and appreciate the scenery. You will be fine. I wrote it up, and there is a thread here on the forum about it.
Richard Keith, to answer your question, I have always walked the camino (four different ones now) with one wooden staff, which I find best for me. There are some very steep descents on the Salvador, which people who have dodgy knees find difficult without poles.
Don't get to caught up in the debate of taking the high road (Hospital) versus the valley route (Pola D'allende)
The somewhat gentle, 8 km ascent back up the mountain after Pola D'allende is through a quiet forest and is very beautiful.
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