alspacas
New Member
Hi all,
I walked the Camino Frances from StJ to Finisterre on my own in 2002, and a short trip from Samos last year with my wife. I was amazed at the changes in 6 years – so many more pilgrims, refugios, bars etc.. It seems difficult to find much solitude there these days.
Having a strong spiritual connection with Assisi and St Francis, I have harboured the dream of walking in his footsteps from Assisi to Santiago, or vice versa. I am turning 60 next year and that seems an appropriate time to do it.
I like the notion of finishing my pilgrimage at Assisi, so am leaning towards walking eastbound rather than west. What are your thoughts about this? I assume the GR’s are reasonably well marked in both directions??
My route from Santiago would be to Puenta La Reina, then onto the Camino Arragones, then the Via Tolosana to Arles.
From there I could either head inland to join the Via Francigena at Montgenevre, or follow along the coast .
I have not been able to find much information on the route Arles to Menton, and any information would be a great help. Also any thoughts on connecting to the Via Francigena and from there to Assisi.
All thoughts, comments most welcome.
Ultreya
I walked the Camino Frances from StJ to Finisterre on my own in 2002, and a short trip from Samos last year with my wife. I was amazed at the changes in 6 years – so many more pilgrims, refugios, bars etc.. It seems difficult to find much solitude there these days.
Having a strong spiritual connection with Assisi and St Francis, I have harboured the dream of walking in his footsteps from Assisi to Santiago, or vice versa. I am turning 60 next year and that seems an appropriate time to do it.
I like the notion of finishing my pilgrimage at Assisi, so am leaning towards walking eastbound rather than west. What are your thoughts about this? I assume the GR’s are reasonably well marked in both directions??
My route from Santiago would be to Puenta La Reina, then onto the Camino Arragones, then the Via Tolosana to Arles.
From there I could either head inland to join the Via Francigena at Montgenevre, or follow along the coast .
I have not been able to find much information on the route Arles to Menton, and any information would be a great help. Also any thoughts on connecting to the Via Francigena and from there to Assisi.
All thoughts, comments most welcome.
Ultreya