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You can see accommodations and distances here:
http://www.gronze.com/camino-de-santiago/caminos/guia-del-camino-portugues
The elevation profile is toward the bottom of each stage. You can print what you need.
Thanks again Walli, I'm no spring chicken myself, will celebrate my 60th when I get to Santiago and by the sounds of it a great way to celebrate! It's just my back that bothers me for walking the steep inclines/declines. Were they very steep? I guess if you say you can wear sneakers they can't be that bad eh!Enough people but not too many. It was fabulous. Highly recommended. I am a woman in my 60's and I would not hesitate to walk it alone. Buen Camino.
Thank you, that's a great relief and to think I was going to do the Ingles! Cheers and good luck to you on your next one..I don't remember any particularly steep parts (unlike the Ingles!) Travel light and enjoy.
Hi, I’m planning to do the Valença to Santiago route next month (arrive Porto July 9, a last minute decision which is typical of me). Camino de Portuguese sounds wonderful, but as much as I’d like to do it in its entirety, for me it’s quite impossible as I have quite a serious back problem. I’m able to walk quite easily, although never without some pain, but living in the Netherlands I don’t get much practice climbing hills (they don’t call it the ‘flatlands’ for nothing, so my first question is:
· How hilly/mountainous is it in this section, where and for what distance?
· Would a good pair of ‘trainers’ (runners/sneakers) be sufficient for this short distance? I was going to wear my hiking boots, but heard that it might not be necessary, (trying to keep my backpack as light as possible).
· How safe is it for a woman to walk alone? I’ve read that it’s quite busy here this time of year, but my pace would be slower and I would like some solitude at some stage. I ask about the safety because of the terrible news of a missing woman, (feared abducted) on the Camino de Frances very recently.
· Accommodation: Are there many/any options along the way for shorter distances (preferably albergues)? I would like to break my trek up, aiming for about 10-15 km’s per day as I’m not sure I could manage much more.
· Will I need a guide book or map for this short distance; is it will sign-posted? Because of my late decision I’m really unprepared for this and have no maps, guide books or anything yet, not even the pilgrims passport which I’ll need for the albergues as I’m on a strict budget. I’m hoping to get what I need in Porto, does anyone know if this is possible?
If anyone can help me with any of the above, or have any other advice for me, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much. Ry
Hi, I’m planning to do the Valença to Santiago route next month (arrive Porto July 9, a last minute decision which is typical of me). Camino de Portuguese sounds wonderful, but as much as I’d like to do it in its entirety, for me it’s quite impossible as I have quite a serious back problem. I’m able to walk quite easily, although never without some pain, but living in the Netherlands I don’t get much practice climbing hills (they don’t call it the ‘flatlands’ for nothing, so my first question is:
· How hilly/mountainous is it in this section, where and for what distance?
· Would a good pair of ‘trainers’ (runners/sneakers) be sufficient for this short distance? I was going to wear my hiking boots, but heard that it might not be necessary, (trying to keep my backpack as light as possible).
· How safe is it for a woman to walk alone? I’ve read that it’s quite busy here this time of year, but my pace would be slower and I would like some solitude at some stage. I ask about the safety because of the terrible news of a missing woman, (feared abducted) on the Camino de Frances very recently.
· Accommodation: Are there many/any options along the way for shorter distances (preferably albergues)? I would like to break my trek up, aiming for about 10-15 km’s per day as I’m not sure I could manage much more.
· Will I need a guide book or map for this short distance; is it will sign-posted? Because of my late decision I’m really unprepared for this and have no maps, guide books or anything yet, not even the pilgrims passport which I’ll need for the albergues as I’m on a strict budget. I’m hoping to get what I need in Porto, does anyone know if this is possible?
If anyone can help me with any of the above, or have any other advice for me, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much. Ry
Advisable is take walking poles with you. Some descents are fairly steep before Redondela.Thanks again Walli, I'm no spring chicken myself, will celebrate my 60th when I get to Santiago and by the sounds of it a great way to celebrate! It's just my back that bothers me for walking the steep inclines/declines. Were they very steep? I guess if you say you can wear sneakers they can't be that bad eh!
Thanks for the advice. I shall be starting from Valenca though; would love to do more, but can't. Well done to you though.We just finished the Camino Portugues from Porto. The last few days were murderous because of the heat from 11 a.m. until late afternoon. We recommend starting from Barcelinos, because from Porto to this very nice town the cobblestones along housing without footpaths are exceedingly testing feet and safety. We did not meet with excessive pilgrim traffic and managed to avoid the classical waves of walkers. Thus, no problems with finding accommodation. Carry plenty of water !
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