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I'm starting Primitivo on April 27th, and although this is not my first Camino, I feel excited and scared like the first time.
Anyhow, I have 2 questions about Primitivo: what is the highest elevation on Primitivo (on Frances it was 1750 m - if a remember correctly)? And, what part of Primitivo was the most difficult for you?
And third question: I don't have to be terrified about Primitivo, right? Right?!
It's not that Hard But with Long distance without any supply in between. Take your time and enough food and Drink. You gonna Enjoy the views up there.Hmmm, I'm not sure whether I feel encouraged now or even more frightenedJust kidding, thank you all for such encouraging words... I think I will love Primitivo!
We split that 'stage'. Cadabo to Castroverde, then Castroverde to Lugo. At the time there was just a B&B in Castroverde but I think there is more accomodation (albergue??) now.For me one of the difficult days was the long 30+ km stretch into Lugo (can't remember where we stayed the night before, but that was in the heat of the summer. But all in all it was one of my favorite caminos and I would most certainly do it again.
I should have put the link to Gronze so here it is. Gronze - Camino PrimitivoSo many useful tips! Thank you all!
I feel excited and scared like the first time.
Anyhow, I have 2 questions about Primitivo: what is the highest elevation on Primitivo (on Frances it was 1750 m - if a remember correctly)? And, what part of Primitivo was the most difficult for you?
And third question: I don't have to be terrified about Primitivo, right? Right?!
Well, wishing you a great walk, too! Buen Camino, peregrina!I'm so glad I'm not alone with those feelings! I'm starting on the 17th April... and I'm also worried about the ascents and perhaps more, the descents. I've switched plans from walking the CF from Burgos to the Primitivo but I feel rather unprepared and nervous... I'm taking some confidence from these replies... but I'm still everso slightly terrified
Wishing you a great walk!
Fabulous walk but you do tend to start each day with a climb and finish ......with a climb! But that said being able to walk the Hospitales route on a clear day will always be one of my cherished Camino memories.
Enjoy this wonderful route and if you have time, as I was advised, try the Salvador as a warm up.
Buen camino
Boy I can relate to that. I went from the Norte and had to cut down to the Frances and it is an unpleasant shock, although the octupus in Melide is goodNo, you don't have to be terrified. I did not take the Hospitales route (heavy fog, and the local bar keeper did not recommend it) though, and I believe that would be the most difficult day. The Primitivo is a beautiful route, and I enjoyed the fact that there were far fewer pilgrims walking. As said previously, the route from the summit of the Hospitales down into Berducedo is a bit difficult as is a steep downhill section with loose stones. The hardest part for me was the shock of coming from such a quiet, peaceful route and joining the Francés at Melide.
Frances it was 1750 m
try the Salvador as a warm up
Thanks for advice... and is there enough shops where I can supply myself with food for a walk that day? Or bars where I can eat during the day? I know that the bars are not so frequent as on Frances, but still - do I need to buy food before starting the day, or there is a shops or bars on the way where I can make a break and eat? And drink coffee (and coffee is most important of allNo reason to be terrified. It's just a hike through beautiful scenery. Depending on how fast/long you walk be aware that you will go many kilometers without food and water sources. You will need to be prepared to carry more water than yo did on the Frances. Especially if it's a hot day. I carried 3 liters every day and ran low on 2 occasions. Locals gave us water happily. We had some really hot days last May and we drank a lot of water to keep from dehydrating. The Hospitales route is very pretty. That is definitely a very long day in terms of distance.
I've already bought a guide for Camino Primitivo from this forum store (from Ivar), but I haven't noticed that there are mentioned the shops along the way. I will check again and carefully!There are a limited number of shops and bars and they are mostly in the towns not the smaller villages.Our old CSJ guide to the Primitivo gave a list of where there were shops/bars. Even so we carried enough water and some food with us in case it was a rest day and they were closed.
The latest guide (2013 edition) is currently out of stock but maybe you can borrow one if you live near to another Primitivo pilgrim.
@ebrandt has an online guide which would be worth checking out, but I don't know if it includes bars/shops.
If ordering - I think they mainly send items out on a Thursday when the office is open although online orders can be made at any time.
From memory:-I've already bought a guide for Camino Primitivo from this forum store (from Ivar), but I haven't noticed that there are mentioned the shops along the way. I will check again and carefully!
And if a lady leans out of her window and tells you 'El Camino es feo' near Santa Eulalia, about 6kms from Tineo, then listen to her and go on the road through Sta Eulalia itself and on to Tineo. Only about 3.5kms to Tineo that way, but more important it avoids the mud-bath on the track. (See the current thread 'Live from the Camino Primitivo' - post#6)... just need to look around for that old lady sitting by the window!
That's what I am doing in SeptYes!! Start in León, follow El Salvador and, once in Oviedo, take the Primitivo is a GREAT idea. I love this combination! It takes around 17/18 days.
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