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Has anybody walked the Cammino di San Benedetto in Italy? I'd love to get some first-hand accounts of this route.
Yes please do then tell us about it as it's one that interests me.... crickets.
Looks like I’ll have to blaze the trail!
Hi Gwenda,What made it though and expensive?
Also, is this a walk you where you need to arrange accommodation in advance, or can you just show up?
Thank you so much for your reply. Really helps to have this extra information. I was wondering about the short days, makes more sense now.Hi Gwenda,
It is a physically demanding camino. But maybe my view is a bit distorted by the extreme heat that we experienced in August. Anyway, lot of uphills/downhills Maybe not on the first two, three days though. My videos have wikiloc links in their description, you can see the altitude profiles there. And the paths are not what I am used to in my mountains or in Spain. Let's say raw. Sometimes loose ground, sometimes just filled with loose rocks. It is tiring to constantly watch your every step. However - rewarding.
Expensive comparing to Spain. 50 eur per day is a fair average I think. There is no albergues on the way (with some exceptions). You need to pay 25-45 euro, sometimes with breakfast (this is Italy, so only something sweet with coffee), sometimes with dinner. Strongly recommend to choose dinner option if offered. Always fantastic. Sometimes there are dinativo options.
Advance accommodation was a must in August (well advance, a month) but in May I think there shouldn't be a problem. However you should call them a day before because you never know and because they need to be prepared with beds and with food. One more thing - everyone you meet on the way is extremely hospitable. You are not a tourist for them.
Ah, and you do not want to change the recommended stages. We made day 4,5 and 6 (Leonessa to Rocca Sinibalda) in two days and it was too much.
Hope it hepls
Do you have Simone Frignani guide?