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I loved it. It was like walking the Frances 10 years ago when it comes to density.What was your experience with the albergues along the VdlP? Hoping to not have to walk *too* far between stays.
Is there are reason that you aren't considering the Frances, Primitivo or Norte? I think that any of those would have more regularity of facilities, especially the Frances.
I loved it. It was like walking the Frances 10 years ago when it comes to density.
But ... if you like distances in the low 20s, then you have to plan and sketch. Some days may have to be 15 so the next one is only 25 and not 40. Or you have to figure out where there might be a town with a cafe from where you can call a taxi to take you to an albergue after 2x km and take you back to where you were picked up in the morning.
Also, it is HOT!!! You need to carry kgs of water and some food. I highly recommend gazpacho is tetrapacks found in the fridge sectio at the grocery store.
2nd also, nowhere to sit, unless you want your legs at a 90 degree angle, and your rear on prickly bits. It really is not a Camino that allows for naps in the shade.
Finally, it is HOT!!! I carried a Euroschrim silver dome umbrella and LOVED it. I walked in April and I pulled it out of my bag at noon. By 1pm I still wanted to collapse.
So it does take more thinking and precautions, and a working cell to call a cab, bit it is a beautiful route, one I will finish, and do again from tne start another time.
There is no reason to Consider the Frances (crowds) or the Primitivo or Norte over VDLP. All similar in terms of social lofe, but different climate and topography. More places to sit, and a few more watering holes (mostly private houses with a hose by their outdoor laundry bassin).Mostly, we're flying in to Madrid and would love to start near there.
Would you consider the Sanabres instead? Less mayhem than on the Frances, and it takes you into Santiago in about the same number of days.Due to a shortened time frame, it seems now that we'll be starting from Zamora, heading north to Astorga, then following Camino Frances the remainder. Any suggestions on that stretch? I'm bummed we can't do more of the VdlP, but maybe next time.
Definitely nicer the Sanabres than Frances. Also much less crowds. It is hilly but not really that much. If you take it you're in for some fabulous vistas!Would you consider the Sanabres instead? Less mayhem than on the Frances, and it takes you into Santiago in about the same number of days.
I agree that this part of the VDLP is probably the best. The day from Lubián to A Gudiña was a little bit long but overall it was great. Keep in mind I have not done the Camino Frances yet, but someday I will do the whole thing.Would you consider the Sanabres instead? Less mayhem than on the Frances, and it takes you into Santiago in about the same number of days.
Officially that's Sanabres, not VDlP which goes up north to AstorgaI agree that this part of the VDLP is probably the best. The day from Lubián to A Gudiña was a little bit long but overall it was great. Keep in mind I have not done the Camino Frances yet, but someday I will do the whole thing.
Yes. Sorry.Officially that's Sanabres, not VDlP which goes up north to Astorga
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