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That would be great, thanks !I am heading that direction next week and plan to start in Pamplona and hike in reverse to SJPP then jump to IRUN and do the Norte for eight days (at least Irun to Bilboa) and then jump to the Primativo. I chose those three sections after a ton of reading and communication to pick the best section on the Norte (and, I too, do NOT want to walk on roads). I think we have chosen well -- but I will let you know in about two weeks.
I look forward to hearing your thoughts! I'm starting in Irun on April 26th, planning to go to Bilbao then hop over to the Primativo as well (starting in Oviedo). I only have a couple of weeks so thought those 2 sections sounded the most interesting. I have no problems with hills either and would rather avoid the traffic. Especially interested in how you get from the norte to the primativo.I am heading that direction next week and plan to start in Pamplona and hike in reverse to SJPP then jump to IRUN and do the Norte for eight days (at least Irun to Bilboa) and then jump to the Primativo. I chose those three sections after a ton of reading and communication to pick the best section on the Norte (and, I too, do NOT want to walk on roads). I think we have chosen well -- but I will let you know in about two weeks.
Hi all, I am walking the French Via Podiensis camino in June from Conques to SJPdP, then from there to Irun. I will then have about a week to walk the Norte … however, I have heard there are a fair few bits of the Norte that are on road (which I do NOT like!).
So just wondering if people can advise: if I start at Irun and go for a week, is this a good section? i.e., does it have lovely track/trail walking by the coast / great views, with minimal road walking?
Or should I start somewhere further along? i.e., is there another week-long section that has lovely track/trail walking by the coast / great views, with minimal road walking?
(Note: I don't mind walking on quiet roads, but I do NOT want to walk next to busy roads / on the shoulder of major highways etc)
Climbing is not a problem for me.
Many thanks in advance!
Jim in Australia
Hi all, I am walking the French Via Podiensis camino in June from Conques to SJPdP, then from there to Irun. I will then have about a week to walk the Norte … however, I have heard there are a fair few bits of the Norte that are on road (which I do NOT like!).
So just wondering if people can advise: if I start at Irun and go for a week, is this a good section? i.e., does it have lovely track/trail walking by the coast / great views, with minimal road walking?
Or should I start somewhere further along? i.e., is there another week-long section that has lovely track/trail walking by the coast / great views, with minimal road walking?
(Note: I don't mind walking on quiet roads, but I do NOT want to walk next to busy roads / on the shoulder of major highways etc)
Climbing is not a problem for me.
Many thanks in advance!
Jim in Australia
correctMy first week on the Norte (Irun to Bilbao) I don't recall there being any road walking on truly busy roads. However, it has been 18 months since my walk so I will be interested in what other pilgrims have to say.
Hi Jim The first part of El Norte from Irun was very memorable for me. Challenging with amazing views. Another memorable part is walking into Llanes . Zumaia and Zarautz. Not to be missed also MaggieHi all, I am walking the French Via Podiensis camino in June from Conques to SJPdP, then from there to Irun. I will then have about a week to walk the Norte … however, I have heard there are a fair few bits of the Norte that are on road (which I do NOT like!).
So just wondering if people can advise: if I start at Irun and go for a week, is this a good section? i.e., does it have lovely track/trail walking by the coast / great views, with minimal road walking?
Or should I start somewhere further along? i.e., is there another week-long section that has lovely track/trail walking by the coast / great views, with minimal road walking?
(Note: I don't mind walking on quiet roads, but I do NOT want to walk next to busy roads / on the shoulder of major highways etc)
Climbing is not a problem for me.
Many thanks in advance!
Jim in Australia
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