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I detoured to the Ermita on Monte Faro, but then managed to get lost! Thus I didn't even see these places you mention. I followed the directions in the guide, but it didn't feel right - I felt I was heading in the wrong direction, and I wasn't prepared to go downhill if there was a chance I would have to retrace my steps back up hill! Instead I used google maps and followed my own path into Rodeiro, coming out at the Hostal at the top of the hill (the guide brought us in at the bottom of the hill I think). I suspect I went a more direct way, just along farm tracks etc..
Question 4.
I don't know the past, but I know the actual hospitalera, Pilar, and she's a lovely woman. I've been in Outeiro last june and the option to eat here with something prepared by her is no more available. You can use the kitchen if you bring something with you or you can walk 1.5 km to the first restaurant in the closest town.
Question 6.
I posted this last year:
After the long slog down to Puente de Domingo Flórez, I found the churrería open in the little square. No stamp, open before 09.00. It makes no sense to send you over the river and miss the town. Turn right before you get to the bottom snd you'll see Café Bar Los Arcos before the square.
Bar El Cruce open, as usual. Pilgrim-friendly and lovely sello. There's a cafetería, Thais, just off the access road to Quereño.
A big new sign at the top of the hill, before the town, sends you off to the Hostal La Torre. It would save a couple of kms, but you'd miss the town.
To answer your question, Laurie:
If you've stopped for the night in the Hostal La Torre, you don't need to walk towards the town, but just head behind the hostal and you are on the Calle Acceso Quereño.
If you haven't stopped, walk from Bar el Cruce up the Avenida de Orense, past a couple of small supermarkets and a chemist's on your left (with the Banco Pastor on the other side) and then keep left along Calle Chao do Marco. This takes you along for a few hundred yards (and there is, indeed, a supermarket down there, but I don't seem to recall it being Día), before you hang left onto Calle Acceso Quereño.
Over the bridge and you're in Galicia.
It's all well signposted, but even more so when you're in Galicia.
Question 8. From Puente de Domingo Flórez to Pumares, the guide describes the upside down U loop after you cross the bridge. I also describe how, shortly after that loop, there is frequently a chained German shephard barking right at the spot where you have to make a counter-intuitive sharp turn to ascend to get to the RR tracks that go along the Sil River. I don't understand where to put sabbot's (I think) comment, which was: Before you get to PUmares, you pass under a railroad arch. There are three trails and no marking -- pick the middle one thats up a steep path. I'm assuming it goes somewhere around page 11 of the 2016 guide but I can't place it.
Cross the bridge, pass the electricity pylons on your left, go under the railway bridge and you'll come to three roads.
The left one goes downhill: don't take it.
The right one has signs for Sobredo, the Casa de Cultura, Estación Renfe and the Polideportivo: don't take it.
The middle one is the one you want; there's a big yellow arrow on the rock face! It takes you up through the village, then you have a pretty sharp ascent to the top (a couple of great viewing points with benches up there), before dropping you back down to the railway tracks by the river.
So, Charrito, thanks so much, extremely helpful. I've tried to combine the guide with your comments. Italics is the guide, the regular print is your addition. Does this sound right:
After crossing the bridge, the Camino makes a big looping upside down U. Pass the electricity pylons on your left, go under the railway bridge and you'll come to three roads. and you then will make a relatively sharp right to go up a hill to cross the tracks. QUESTION -- IS THE RELATIVELY SHARP RIGHT TURN WITH THE BARKING DOG THE SAME SPOT YOU DESCRIBE AS HAVING THREE OPTIONS? THAT SEEMS WRONG TO ME, SINCE THE SHARP RIGHT CANNOT BE THE TURN IN THE MIDDLE, RIGHT? Right at the turn, there is frequently a loud barking dog (on a chain that takes him to the very edge of the owner’s property) and if you are startled, you may continue straight rather than take the required right turn. (Look closely as you ascend after the turn -- you should see what were faded arrows in summer 2015). You will then weave around a bit, until you eventually cross over the RR tracks (thus putting you between the tracks and the river), only to cross back over them about a km later.
I confess I am hopelessly confused, because when you say that after the middle road takes you up through the village, I don't even remember going through a village after going up that path. Are we possibly talking about two alternatives? I distinctly remember that the first time I walked the Invierno, I went through an old part of a village after crossing the bridge, but the second time I didn't.
Question 11. In Montefurado. Charrito, you mentioned the wine tour. I think this must be in the tourist office/wine center to the right of the convent across the grassy field? You wrote that you took a guided tour at 18.30, with tasting included for 2.5€. Do you know any more about their hours, etc?
You mean Monforte de Lemos, NOT Montefurado! The wine tour is right in the centre. Here's a link:
http://www.centrovino-ribeirasacra.com/en/contenido.asp?sec=1&id=3
There are guided tours at different times during the day, and one of the girls does speak English. I was on my own for the 18.30 tour, which meant that there was more wine for me at the tasting afterwards, which is in the Ribeira Sacra shop next door! And yes: 2.5 euros is what it cost.
Maybe @sabbott saw a sign with "vende" (i.e."for sale") on the exit from Montefurado. I remember some ruined houses with "vende" signs at the end of the village and the beginning of that grassy (could be owergrown) path uphill to HermidonQuestion 9 --
Leaving Montefurado. Sabbot writes: Also, there is different way marking than Laurie describes -- now there are arrows that go to Venda Villa up a grassy path, that will take you off-road.
Here's what the guide currently says about leaving Montefurado:
A waymarked trail leads out of Montefurado along a green path upward. This path may or may not be overgrown (conflicting information) and would be difficult to cross in rainy weather. If necessary, find the car access from Montefurado to the LU-933, which also conducts the hiker uphill to the village of Hermidón. From there it’s a slog on asphalt (although one with stunning views) to:
I am not sure how to change what I wrote. I don't know anything about Venda Villa!
Question 13
Alto do Faro. Sabbott reports getting lost from the ermita, which is a slight detour off camino. My directions are pretty straightforward so maybe I messed something up. Here's what I say:
Soon you will be at the high point, a huge field with its ermita, lookout tower, and cruceiro. To rejoin the Camino, go to the cruceiro (decorated standing crucifix), and the arrows will take you back to the Camino and past the picnic area.
I'm leaving tomorrow nightBTW, tell me your exact departure date, and I'll be happy to send you a very preliminary draft of the 2017 guide.
I'm leaving tomorrow night
Question #3.
I've posted the question on the official facebook page of the camino and i've received answers from locals and from a couple of guys that walked the camino last week. They all say the same: no works or problems, you just follow for 1.8 km the road between the Ermida de Cambia and the little pueblo of Feria (Rio) and from there to Mouriz, 0.7 km. From Mouriz to Rodeiro there are 1.4 more km.
Here's what i mean:
100% in agreement with KinkyOne for both questions. What you have about leaving Montefurado in the guide is fine, Laurie. If you can't find the path then just make your way back up to the road (LU-933) and you'll get to O Ermidón.Maybe @sabbott saw a sign with "vende" (i.e."for sale") on the exit from Montefurado. I remember some ruined houses with "vende" signs at the end of the village and the beginning of that grassy (could be owergrown) path uphill to Hermidon
I would just add (and as I remember from previous posts I'm almost the only one that found the way from here to Rodeiro with no problems) that after descending from the ermita to the tarmac road you either descend via tarmaced/gravel road or way of the cross. Either way picnic area with fountain is on your right. If you descended on the road you have to cross the picnic area or go on the tarmac left and then right around it and head for the gravel road with wind turbines on your left. And if you descend via the way of the cross then you turn right on the tarmac road and you'll see picnic are to your right. Keep left to it and proceed straight on gravel road with wind turbines to your left. Easy.peasy
I'm leaving tomorrow night
Question #3.
I've posted the question on the official facebook page of the camino and i've received answers from locals and from a couple of guys that walked the camino last week. They all say the same: no works or problems, you just follow for 1.8 km the road between the Ermida de Cambia and the little pueblo of Feria (Rio) and from there to Mouriz, 0.7 km. From Mouriz to Rodeiro there are 1.4 more km.
Here's what i mean:
https://www.facebook.com/caminodeinviernosigloXXI/Thanks, chinasky. Which of the several facebook pages is the official one? Can you give a link?
And, I can send you what I've got at the end of today. I have made quite a few changes, btw. PM me with an email address if you would like me to send you a word document. Buen camino! Laurie
There's no way that KinkyOne or Charrito would ever by-pass two bars!!!!!!!Yep, it by-passes Leboro with its two bars
There's no way that KinkyOne or Charrito would ever by-pass two bars!!!!!!!
I'm finding very useful and active this page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/297868987216832/Which of the several facebook pages is the official one? Can you give a link?
Laurie: the directions to Casa Pacita are fine. You turn sharp left after crossing the bridge and walk along the river bank until you get to the bar/hostal. This, as KinkyOne rightly says, is on the LU-933. And it's the same place that he was at!I haven't been to Pension but was at Bar on LU-933 (description to turn left after crossing the bridge is correct). At that time I understood that you have to go a little bit further along the river (further from Bar that is) to come to the Pension. But never checked or asked so might be very wrong. Sorry I can't be of more help here.
I've stopped there twice, and it is DEFINITELY the only place between Quiroga and A Pobra do Brollón. Therefore, it is 100% the place where Kinky had a drink!More mystery solved. It seems that the guide´s current directions to the mesón are actually the directions to the pensión. AND, I think that Kinky actually stopped in the Pacita rather than in the Mesón, since it looks like it has a bar. Kinky, does the picture Charrito posted look like the place you had a drink on the LU-933?
Perfect, Laurie, although I would still recommend carrying on to A Pobra do Brollón and stopping for the night in the marvellous Pensión As Viñas, which is incredibly pilgrim-friendly and has rooms which would not be out of place in a 3-star hotel. Great food too.Taking a page out of Charrito's play book, I just called the number I had for the Mesón in Barxa do Lor. Phone has been disconnected, so I will remove mention of any other place except for Casa Pacita. Here's the new text:
For food, drink, or a bed, the Pensión Pacita is a short walk off the Camino. Casa Pacita, tel. 982 430 008. It is located on the LU-933. To get there, take a left turn after crossing the bridge in Barxa and follow the river. Retrace your steps to the bridge to continue. Highly recommended by pilgrims. Singles 20€, doubles 30€; meals also served.
We're getting there, just a few more things to work through, and then the guide will be ready for the forum's critical eyes!
I came down to LU-P-1809 in Leboro at this roundabout (left for Rodeiro: https://www.google.si/maps/@42.6569...A!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1?hl=sl&authuser=0) and the yellow house is very nice bar/restaurante with nice garden in the back (with hammocks etc.) and huge tapas that comes with the beer
Perfect, Laurie, although I would still recommend carrying on to A Pobra do Brollón and stopping for the night in the marvellous Pensión As Viñas, which is incredibly pilgrim-friendly and has rooms which would not be out of place in a 3-star hotel. Great food too.
Stopping in A Pobra do Brollón means that you can carry on past Monforte de Lemos to different places the next day. Having said that, though, I would heartily recommend a stopover in Monforte de Lemos. Wine tour for 2.5 euros, incredible places to see, and a lot more.
Are we allowed to recommend?????????
Exactly the place where I stopped. And the same red car parked on the same spothttps://www.google.es/maps/@42.5095...7DQlqzZs_j6g!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1?hl=es
The path down to the right is where you come up after you've walked along the river bank.
You need recommendation for As Vinas in A Pobra de Brollon??? For me it was like a 5 star hotel not to mention the owners hospitality!!!We'll see how the forum reviewers come down on this recommendation.It is actually just shorthand for your comments, Kinky's comments, and sabbott's comments in which she describes spending two nights there, getting a tour of the farm, being so well treated, etc etc.
That's the one:Can anyone read the sign on the house in Kinky's map that gives the name of the Mesón?
We're getting confused here. Kinky and I are talking about As Viñas, as neither of us actually stayed in pensión Pacita. Sabbott did.You need recommendation for As Vinas in A Pobra de Brollon??? For me it was like a 5 star hotel not to mention the owners hospitality!!!
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