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No, that is another variant from Villafranca. You might find that one adventuresome. The variant described in this thread is the Pradela.Is that alternative route called the Dragonte?
Thanks, I didn't know there were two options.No, that is another variant from Villafranca. You might find that one adventuresome. The variant described in this thread is the Pradela.
For information on the Dragonte the forum has a bunch of threads:
It just occurred to me that the back cover of my 2015 Brierley guide to the CF actually uses some illustrations of the three ways out of Villafranca as an example of what is in the book.Thanks, I didn't know there were two options.
No, it's another route. This route is right when are a leaving Villafranca. We thought about the Dragonate but decided to do this one.Is that alternative route called the Dragonte?
That route is called "camino duro" and beautiful indeed!Is that alternative route called the Dragonte?
It was beautiful and worth the climb!That route is called "camino duro" and beautiful indeed!
Actually three options (I gather) ...Thanks, I didn't know there were two options.
Probably 10 years ago my husband took the third - the most dangerous route and was bitten by a dog. In one of the villages there were a lot of dogs following and threatening him but no people to save him. Then in the next village there were some big dogs again but a man called them back. After the next village my husband gave up and somehow lowered himself to the highway. :O :O :O This route is not recommanded for everybody.
I loved your photos, oh how I miss walking the Camino waysI wanted to share some pictures from the scenic route we took from Villafranca del Bierzo. The path leaving Villafranca is steep. It was worth the climb! The hike took longer than expected as the path takes you to Pradela too. We ate breakfast in an Albergue there. It was delicious. We had beautiful weather. We had a wonderful journey for our first camino. We are planning something for next year. Miss it!
My brother and I also did the same scenic route in 2013. Here's a link to the YouTube video I posted of the views. Enjoy.I wanted to share some pictures from the scenic route we took from Villafranca del Bierzo. The path leaving Villafranca is steep. It was worth the climb! The hike took longer than expected as the path takes you to Pradela too. We ate breakfast in an Albergue there. It was delicious. We had beautiful weather. We had a wonderful journey for our first camino. We are planning something for next year. Miss it!
I agree the Dragonte needs to be carefully researched, but I have read on this forum that it has been waymarked much better in the last couple of years, so hopefully no longer getting lost for those who decide to tackle this alternative route.Anyone considering the Dragonte needs to research it carefully. Experienced pilgrims have gone astray on that route. For anyone interested there is a Facebook group "Friends of Dragonte" with updated reports.
Her breakfast was wonderful when we ate there. The best eggs from her chickens!I had such a lovely lunch at Albergue Lamas in Pradela. We arrived just as a delicious was pulled from the oven.
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Where are you heading next?I had such a lovely lunch at Albergue Lamas in Pradela. We arrived just as a delicious was pulled from the oven.
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