Susan B Johnson
PuraVida
- Time of past OR future Camino
- June (2016)
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I was planning to walk the Camino Primitivo this summer, however, my physical therapist advised against doing a lot of inclines and declines. Has anyone here walked del Norte? Is it less up and down than the Primitivo? Any other route recommendations? Thanks!
The Camino del Norte has a serious amount of inclines and declines. Day 1 in photo attached via Gronze which also shows the elevation of each day..I was planning to walk the Camino Primitivo this summer, however, my physical therapist advised against doing a lot of inclines and declines. Has anyone here walked del Norte? Is it less up and down than the Primitivo? Any other route recommendations? Thanks!
The Norte is known for its ‘ups & down’- especially in the Basque region (up to Bilbao) Would suggest you check on website gronze.com which shows the routes and the elevation profiles to do the comparison.I was planning to walk the Camino Primitivo this summer, however, my physical therapist advised against doing a lot of inclines and declines. Has anyone here walked del Norte? Is it less up and down than the Primitivo? Any other route recommendations? Thanks!
Didn't walk the Primitivo but did walk the Camino del Norte from Irun. It is many steep inclines and declines. Being on the rugged northern coast of Spain most towns are on inlets and where rivers and tributaries dump into the ocean. So descending into and climbing up out of every town, city and village is the rule of the day on the Norte. It's a spectacular Camino.I was planning to walk the Camino Primitivo this summer, however, my physical therapist advised against doing a lot of inclines and declines. Has anyone here walked del Norte? Is it less up and down than the Primitivo? Any other route recommendations? Thanks!
Yes the Del Norte is difficult the first couple of days. People are Not exaggerating when they tell you that. But it is so beautiful. It was worth the pain. If you cannot do the ups and downs, try starting at Bilbao. That way you can see the beaches and mountains the rest of the way.I was planning to walk the Camino Primitivo this summer, however, my physical therapist advised against doing a lot of inclines and declines. Has anyone here walked del Norte? Is it less up and down than the Primitivo? Any other route recommendations? Thanks!
Portugal is not more expensive than Spain. Many people find it to be less expensive.Someone suggested I do the Camino Portugues instead of El Norte. I was wondering if Portugal is more expensive than Spain. Also, do they have the luggage service that Spain provides through the mail system, where your luggage will be delivered at the next inn for you? I used that for my Camino Ingles and it worked perfectly.
The Norte is more up and down than the Primitivo. The Primitivo has longer and higher ups and downs. The Norte (my favourite) has many, shorter but steeper ups a downs as you go along the coastline.I was planning to walk the Camino Primitivo this summer, however, my physical therapist advised against doing a lot of inclines and declines. Has anyone here walked del Norte? Is it less up and down than the Primitivo? Any other route recommendations? Thanks!
Hmmm. So a lot of commentators have compared the whole Norte to the Primitivo. Are you intent on finishing in Santiago? Presumably, if you were just going to do the Primitivo you only have 2+ weeks? The equivalent section of the Norte from Oviedo (or easier from Aviles) is definitely less hilly and has a few days where it is nearly flat along the coast. Depending on when you go in 'summer', it can be quite popular with tourists, but the beauty of the coast, especially between Navia and Ribadeo outweighs the inconvenience. I particularly enjoyed the section between Ribadeo and Mondonedo in gently hilly uplands.I was planning to walk the Camino Primitivo this summer, however, my physical therapist advised against doing a lot of inclines and declines. Has anyone here walked del Norte? Is it less up and down than the Primitivo? Any other route recommendations? Thanks!
Thank you so much! This is so helpful!Portugal is not more expensive than Spain. Many people find it to be less expensive.
If you are starting from Porto there are several luggage transfer services.
Backpack transport for the Pilgrims´walk to Santiago
Backpack transport for the Pilgrims´ walk to Santiago de Compostela. Taxi, bus and minibus service on the Pilgrims´walk to Santiago de Compostela.tuitrans.com
I would also suggest the CP from Porto, starting in Matosinhos. You can walk the coast for a few days and then pull inland. I've done them both and loved each one in their own beauty. Definitely cheaper in Portugal and the people are extremely friendly and luggage transfer is readily available. I will be doing this route again in August myself and so happy to get back to the camino after 5 years. You hafta do the Spiritual route also, the best part of this walk for me at least. You can't go wrong with whichever route you choose, just having the luxury to walk a camino is Priceless!Someone suggested I do the Camino Portugues instead of El Norte. I was wondering if Portugal is more expensive than Spain. Also, do they have the luggage service that Spain provides through the mail system, where your luggage will be delivered at the next inn for you? I used that for my Camino Ingles and it worked perfectly.
I recommend that you start at the Cathedral and walk along the river to the sea on the Senda Litoral to Matosinhos.I would also suggest the CP from Porto, starting in Matosinhos.
Both caminos, del Norte and Primitivo are physically challenging and I would not go against the advice from the physical therapist. I walked the camino del Norte last September and October and I can confirm that it takes a lot of stamina to climb and descent the hills. The Camino del Norte is as beautiful as challenging. If you like my suggestion, please try the Camino Portuguese.I was planning to walk the Camino Primitivo this summer, however, my physical therapist advised against doing a lot of inclines and declines. Has anyone here walked del Norte? Is it less up and down than the Primitivo? Any other route recommendations? Thanks!
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