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But the most beautiful (and delicious) part of the del Norte is the first week from Irun to Bilbao.If you want to have a more relaxed walk simply start closer to Santiago.
Bilbao is pretty easy to get to.
Then, if you have extra time after arriving in Santiago you can walk to Finisterre and/or Muxía.
Do the primativoHi all
I (30F) am planning to walk the Camino del Norte around September 2022.
Camino del Norte seems around 34 days of walking and I got 6 weeks vacation from my work (42 days). I'm afraid that it will be going to be really tight (timewise)...
**Note that I travel from Canada (time of flight, time lag, etc.)
I was thinking of cutting off a small section of the Camino to give me a buffer if I want to enjoy some cities, get a "bad day", if I want to have rest days before the re-starting work, etc.
It will be my first travel alone and it's my first Camino. I'm in "average" shape: I'm not in really GOOD shape, but walk 1h 3-4x\week and go to yoga class 1-2x\week.
Do you have a suggestion of a section of the Camino del Norte that I can skip (ex: by traveling by bus)
or
Did you had any similar situation ? Was it too tight in time ?
Short, what's your opinion and\or suggestion
(Any additional advice/suggestion regarding this travel is also welcome)
Thanks for your help !
It will be my first travel alone and it's my first Camino. I'm in "average" shape: I'm not in really GOOD shape, but walk 1h 3-4x\week and go to yoga class 1-2x\week.
If you want to have a more relaxed walk simply start closer to Santiago.
I have walked the Norte and it is beautiful. It also can be difficult for many people, myself included. You say yourself that you are in average shape. I too am in average shape but I have the advantage of walking many caminos and knowing how important rhythm is, how important listening to your body is and how important resting correctly is. It is also probably your first camino and it is even a little more difficult because your body has probably never experienced what you will be doing. It will adjust and you will be more powerful and confident with each passng day.Take your time walking and enjoy the beauty of the Norte and take rest days in select cities and villages. Come back next year to finish.
that is where I plan to start from since in 2019 I stop there and went on to Camino Francis.If you want to have a more relaxed walk simply start closer to Santiago.
Bilbao is pretty easy to get to.
Then, if you have extra time after arriving in Santiago you can walk to Finisterre and/or Muxía.
Hi, I combined the Norte from Irun to Villaviciosa then Primitivo to Santiago and also walked to Muxia last September, it was 36 walking days, I took 2 rest days along the way, like you, I'm in average shape, it is definitely doable in the time and I agree with everybody else, the beginning from Irun is so beautiful (if challenging) but you should just go with how you feel, it's your Camino and I hope it's a great one!Hi all
I (30F) am planning to walk the Camino del Norte around September 2022.
Camino del Norte seems around 34 days of walking and I got 6 weeks vacation from my work (42 days). I'm afraid that it will be going to be really tight (timewise)...
**Note that I travel from Canada (time of flight, time lag, etc.)
I was thinking of cutting off a small section of the Camino to give me a buffer if I want to enjoy some cities, get a "bad day", if I want to have rest days before the re-starting work, etc.
It will be my first travel alone and it's my first Camino. I'm in "average" shape: I'm not in really GOOD shape, but walk 1h 3-4x\week and go to yoga class 1-2x\week.
Do you have a suggestion of a section of the Camino del Norte that I can skip (ex: by traveling by bus)
or
Did you had any similar situation ? Was it too tight in time ?
Short, what's your opinion and\or suggestion
(Any additional advice/suggestion regarding this travel is also welcome)
Thanks for your help !
Plan also for some great days. Maybe you'll choose to head off the Norte and down the Primitivo!I was thinking of cutting off a small section of the Camino to give me a buffer if I want to enjoy some cities, get a "bad day", if I want to have rest days before the re-starting work, etc.
Eli, if I could offer you one piece of advice, don't stress. There is no right way or wrong way to walk the Camino. I have done the Camino Frances twice. I slept in a goat hut the first night out in the Pyrenees. We got caught in a snow storm. So, the first day took two days. The worst thing I see people do is turning this experience into a race. Do NOT do that. Just walk, relax, enjoy. If you don't finish, take time off next year and start from where you left off. I promise, the Camino will be there when you go back.Hi all
I (30F) am planning to walk the Camino del Norte around September 2022.
Camino del Norte seems around 34 days of walking and I got 6 weeks vacation from my work (42 days). I'm afraid that it will be going to be really tight (timewise)...
**Note that I travel from Canada (time of flight, time lag, etc.)
I was thinking of cutting off a small section of the Camino to give me a buffer if I want to enjoy some cities, get a "bad day", if I want to have rest days before the re-starting work, etc.
It will be my first travel alone and it's my first Camino. I'm in "average" shape: I'm not in really GOOD shape, but walk 1h 3-4x\week and go to yoga class 1-2x\week.
Do you have a suggestion of a section of the Camino del Norte that I can skip (ex: by traveling by bus)
or
Did you had any similar situation ? Was it too tight in time ?
Short, what's your opinion and\or suggestion
(Any additional advice/suggestion regarding this travel is also welcome)
Thanks for your help !
I skipped over theHi all
I (30F) am planning to walk the Camino del Norte around September 2022.
Camino del Norte seems around 34 days of walking and I got 6 weeks vacation from my work (42 days). I'm afraid that it will be going to be really tight (timewise)...
**Note that I travel from Canada (time of flight, time lag, etc.)
I was thinking of cutting off a small section of the Camino to give me a buffer if I want to enjoy some cities, get a "bad day", if I want to have rest days before the re-starting work, etc.
It will be my first travel alone and it's my first Camino. I'm in "average" shape: I'm not in really GOOD shape, but walk 1h 3-4x\week and go to yoga class 1-2x\week.
Do you have a suggestion of a section of the Camino del Norte that I can skip (ex: by traveling by bus)
or
Did you had any similar situation ? Was it too tight in time ?
Short, what's your opinion and\or suggestion
(Any additional advice/suggestion regarding this travel is also welcome)
Thanks for your help !
i Skipped the Guernica stage. Then went to the olviedo to switch onto the Primitivo before Gijon.Hi. When I did Del Norte it took 37 days. Only three days were over 30 kms. Some were only 14kms and a few more under 20kms. My suggestion, if I may is to just walk. Start in Irun and see where you are after about 26 days. Is the Compostela important to you?? If not then I believe you will have an incredible spontaneous journey across Northern Spain and meet many wonderful people and after 34 days you will wonder why you worried at all. However if the Compostela means a lot to you then the only section I didn't enjoy were the 3 stages after Santander but only because of the excessive asphalt and many blisters. Maybe those 3 days would work for you. Remember though, it's your Camino journey and I sincerely hope you enjoy it immensely. Daniel
Thanks! Very good recommendation! It will be useful for me too!If you want to have a more relaxed walk simply start closer to Santiago.
Bilbao is pretty easy to get to.
Then, if you have extra time after arriving in Santiago you can walk to Finisterre and/or Muxía.
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