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I hope it works out for you.Hi, I was going to just do the last 100kms in 2020 but of course canceled due to pandemic. In 2021 & 2022 my sister (walking partner) couldn’t get the time off (nurse). I was just laid off & after 22 years, I will have a solid break (May-August), & would like to do more, although not the whole Camino. However, I will be alone. I can do the last section & get my Compostela, but what if I want to do more?
1. I need taxi service to carry my large bag daily. I hear this service exists on the last portion from Sarría, but what if I were to go backwards from there to Leon?
2. Also, why do people say “the last 100km”? I hear it is actually more like 120km to get your Compostela. This makes a big difference to someone like me who will only walk 10km/day, as it adds on 2 nights necessary accommodation.
Thanks!
The best thing to do, I imagine, is to make contact with any companies providing the service and asking them.1. I need taxi service to carry my large bag daily. I hear this service exists on the last portion from Sarría, but what if I were to go backwards from there to Leon?
Thank you!1. There is bag transport on the full route from Roncevalles (some companies also serve the section from St Jean Pied de Port to Roncevalles) but you won't get a regular transport company to transport your bag backwards. Taxis are available almost everywhere but could be expensive and a bit time-consuming to arrange every day.
2. You can actually start nearer to Santiago. The rule is you must walk 100km so that is why people talk about it. You may need to take a taxis to reach the exact 100km point, though.
Absolutely all good questions!The best thing to do, I imagine, is to make contact with any companies providing the service and asking them.
You've mentioned May to August but don't actually say how long you plan to be in Spain.
If you plan on walking no more than 10km per day Sarria to Santiago will take 10 days ish....
No reason why you couldn't go on to Finisterre? Or maybe using public transport head back to places like Leon, Burgos, Pamplona, etc. to soak up some of the Camino atmosphere with less of the stress. In fact no reason that you couldn't do that first, no? Walk a little, bus a lot, visit the places you want to visit then walk from Sarria?
Is it necessary that you spend the extra time (after Santiago) walking?
Spain is a pretty big and diverse place. It might be interesting to see the non-pilgrim side of it too? (Apologies for the heresy on a Camino forum)
By the way .... June, July and August are amongst the hottest times of the year. This year wildfires affected pilgrims on a few different routes to Santiago.
Thanks so much for the Correos tip!If you want to do more, I would suggest that you walk from Santiago to Finisterre and MuxIa, which would take between 4 to 6 days depending on how far you walk each day. If you want more after (or before) that you can take the train from Santiago to A Coruña (only a half hour train trip) and walk the Camino Inglés. Usually 4 days from Coruña or 5 days from Ferrol.
I don't think that I would enjoy walking "backwards" from León to Santiago, and I don't think that bag transport goes that way.
You may have been looking at current bag transport during the winter, and it's true that it's not generally available for the parts of the Camino beyond Sarria until around April.
Correos starts their full service in April.
Transporte de mochilas en el Camino de Santiago
Correos transporta mochilas, maletas y equipajes de alojamiento en alojamiento en el Camino de Santiago con Paq Mochilawww.elcaminoconcorreos.com
You should be able to create your own stages somewhat.Thanks so much for the Correos tip!
For the Inglés, 4 days at average how many kms? I’d need a taxi after 10ish.
The app creator passed away last year, so it's not currently updated. There may be someone taking it over, but nothing is known for sure yet.Thanks! Someone else mentioned Camino Ninja App but it’s not on the App store.
Oh my goodness. Sorry to hear that.The app creator passed away last year, so it's not currently updated. There may be someone taking it over, but nothing is known for sure yet.
Everyone else has pretty much said it. Travel from East to West. I would recommend Sarria to Santiago then see if you truly want to go further. Or in case you have an injury that limits you.Hi, I was going to just do the last 100kms in 2020 but of course canceled due to pandemic. In 2021 & 2022 my sister (walking partner) couldn’t get the time off (nurse). I was just laid off & after 22 years, I will have a solid break (May-August), & would like to do more, although not the whole Camino. However, I will be alone. I can do the last section & get my Compostela, but what if I want to do more?
1. I need taxi service to carry my large bag daily. I hear this service exists on the last portion from Sarría, but what if I were to go backwards from there to Leon?
2. Also, why do people say “the last 100km”? I hear it is actually more like 120km to get your Compostela. This makes a big difference to someone like me who will only walk 10km/day, as it adds on 2 nights necessary accommodation.
Thanks!
Thank you for the info, hadn’t thought about weight limit. My Eagle Creek bag can’t take much more than about 25lbs to transport. I will carry a tiny day pack with water & protein bars, umbrella & waterproof pants, & charger. I haven’t yet looked at paper maps for the Sarria to Santiago stage. I surely don’t want to get lost but I’m hoping there will be tons of signs, people, towns & cell service on that most popular portion.Everyone else has pretty much said it. Travel from East to West. I would recommend Sarria to Santiago then see if you truly want to go further. Or in case you have an injury that limits you.
I have heard that there is indeed a weight limit on the bag service. Hopefully someone will post what the weight limit is.
May most important advice:
1. Make sure you get your passport stamped TWICE a day from Sarria to Santiago
2. Do walking before you arrive (I didn't the first time I came and was crippled by plantar fasciiti)
3, Stick to just essential items (there are many posts in regards to this.
4. After 3 walks in heat that really took a toll on me, I have now vowed to avoid the worse heat of summer. So I would recommend that you go in May.
mostly I want my own room, a nice hotel with a pool, centrally located, or maybe a parador/monastery/castle
I really would like some beach vacation when I first finish work.Then the dance festival, Tunisia & southern Spain (Cadiz, Alicante, Marbella, Málaga, a tennis workshop in Barcelona, Ibiza, then start the Camino.
Then I could do transport as you suggest to Leon, Burgos & Pamplona, then go to the ‘Stans. I know Pamplona would be crazy around the San Fermin festival, but now that you mention it, maybe I’d like to do that!
Do you think that might be true for your current plans where you are squeezing the Camino in between salsa dancing, Russian lessons and a tennis workshop? I'm curious what sort of experience you are seeking on the Camino. There are probably better places to go, for hotels with swimming pools and yoga classes.I tried to do too much
I agree. No tennisDo you think that might be true for your current plans where you are squeezing the Camino in between salsa dancing, Russian lessons and a tennis workshop? I'm curious what sort of experience you are seeking on the Camino. There are probably better places to go, for hotels with swimming pools and yoga classes.
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