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Welcome @Cmp Many people can manage to walk from Astorga to Santiago in ten or twelve days - while that would requite walking more than seven miles each day, I suspect you may be able to when you have all day to do it!
I prefer Astorga to Sarria rather than Santiago to Finisterre, but I live near the sea and so mountains are more of a drawcard for me. What would YOU
You will be fine in October with crowds in the last 100km. I suggest you give yourself flexibility by starting in Sarria. If all goes well, you can continue on to Fisterra or Muxia after Santiago. If you are struggling, then a couple of extra days will be useful for completing Sarria-Santiago comfortably. Your training regimen is not really showing you what the stresses are with a backpack, hills, heat, dehydration, sleep deprivation, and joint mechanics. Starting with modest goals is worthwhile, so "curb your enthusiasm" by staying within your limits!
Thank you.The camino gets VERY busy from Sarria, as this marks the 100km point after which you qualify for a compostela. If you have more time, I would definitely encourage you to start a few days before this! As Kiwi-family says, you will probably manage to walk further than 7 miles once on the camino - not only because you have all day, but also because you'll get swept along with a group of pilgrims and it's so much fun you'll wonder where the time went! Buen camino
Thank you I guess I have the freedom to decide as my trip gets closer and I see how I’m doing with my training. Thank you!Hi @Cmp ,
My initial suggestion would have been to take the Finisterre option as I think it makes for a more satisfiying end point, but having heard her thinking I now tend to agree with @Jan_D that it might be nice to sample the "real" pre-Sarria camino and start a little further back.
Whatever you decide have a fabulous time.
Buen Camino,
Rob.
Welcome @Cmp Many people can manage to walk from Astorga to Santiago in ten or twelve days - while that would requite walking more than seven miles each day, I suspect you may be able to when you have all day to do it!
I prefer Astorga to Sarria rather than Santiago to Finisterre, but I live near the sea and so mountains are more of a drawcard for me. What would YOU prefer?
Thank you that is most helpful. I appreciate all the support.It is 262km from Astorga to Santiago. So in 12 days you would have to average about 22km per day or about 13 miles a day with no rest day and with a signicant climb up to OCebriero.
Suggest you consider starting in OCebriero. This would give you an extra 2-3 days of walking. The distance is abt 156km. For 12 days you would average 13km per day or 7.8 miles. If you needed a rest day, then you would average about 14.2km or 8.5 miles per day. Whatever you decide ease into your camino. More is not always better!
Why is this not good advice?This is not good advice
Why is this not good advice?
Thank you!Ignore this it was someone trolling.
My two cents is start at O' Cebreiro!
Buen Camino
Davey
For only 10-12 days I would start in Pamplona. Take 2-3 similar sessions to finish whenever, maybe in a couple of years. Your experience will be something you’ve never had beforeWhich leg of the Camino did you like best considering a 10-12 day time frame?
Thank you.For only 10-12 days I would start in Pamplona. Take 2-3 similar sessions to finish whenever, maybe in a couple of years. Your experience will be something you’ve never had before
Hi Ceil- I am starting from Sarria mid October. We plan on 9 days to get to Santiago. If we're early (no one had any health issues) we'll take a bus to Finisterre. Good to keep yourself flexible. Hope to meet you on the way. Buen CaminoHello all. My name is Ceil and I plan to walk Sarria to Santiago in oct. I will book my flight tomorrow. I’m a little flexible on my days. I am currently walking 5 miles w a small backpack and manage well. This weekend I hope to increase to 7 since I will have more time. I can take up to 12 days to spend in Spain and am wondering if I should start before Sarria or go on to Finester. Any thought are welcome.
Not everyone has the luxury of a month or more to walk the Camino, or the money to do so. There is nothing fake about those who start in Sarria. There is also nothing noble about walking the Camino. We all do it for our own reasons.
My wife and I are 70 and will be starting in Sarria at the end of September. We'll look for you.I think you may be right. I do have one more month of training so I hope to be in better shape. This is my first Camino and am 60 so I want to be realistic and not stressed. Thank you.
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