starting July 9

mike mcbroom

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Francis June 17, 2015 ,Portagusee from Porto to Santiago August 2016, Francis may 2018 this year wil

• Jul 7, 2019

• #1

I will be starting the Primativo on the 9th with 13 and 17 year old grandsons. Cant wait to get started. Just a little nervous abot the difficultly of the route

 

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Miss Diesel

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Northern Camino 2017

• Jul 7, 2019

• #2

mike mcbroom said:

I will be starting the Primativo on the 9th with 13 and 17 year old grandsons. Cant wait to get started. Just a little nervous abot the difficultly of the route

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Route from Oviedo has a lot of ascent but extremely beautiful. My husband and I did 8 days from Oviedo to Lugo. We are regular hikers and would have found it very challenging otherwise. I know it depends how far you go every day but also difficult to get provisions some days. Wonderful route but check your ascents and descents for every day. Very quiet towards other routes

 

lt56ny

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2023 Vasco, Meseta, Portugues Coastal

• Jul 8, 2019

• #3

I walked the Norte last year at age 64. I didn't switch to the Primitivo. Met some friends I walked with and they said the Primitivo was tougher than the Norte. They said it was beautiful. I found the Norte tough with all the hills along the coast. But it was worth it. Take your time and I hope you did alot of hill training. But I know you can do it!!! You are a lucky man to be able to go with your grandchildren. Keep that pack light!!!

 

Elle Bieling

Elle Bieling, PilgrimageTraveler

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Too many to count!

• Jul 8, 2019

• #4

Pace yourself, take frequent rest stops and try not to be too goal oriented. Most of the stages can be divided if needed. Many more options now than in the past!