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This question I have first hand knowledge of. The easier of the two, I think, is the Portuguese route starting in Tui Spain. Plunty of cafes and bars to rest and refresh and more overnight options. The climbing is not as steep or as long as the English route. The English starts out easy but gets very steep the second day with a lot of steep climbs and decent and the last 2 days are long walks. There ate few cafes or bars to rehydrate or rest at. Both have great senery and towns to explore.I am planning on doing a solo short 100k pilgrimage starting mid April next year.
I am coming from Australia and then I will be a month short of my 69th birthday. I have not walked the Camino or indeed any long path before.
As far as I can determine the most popular route for this short pilgrimage is from Sarria along the final stages of at least two pilgrim routes.
This suggests that this route will be (relatively) busy. Are the Portugese or English routes perhaps better quieter alternatives; or does the Sarria commencing route have other over-riding compensations which make it a better route for a beginner??
Hi, as already stated walk from Santiago to Finistere.I am planning on doing a solo short 100k pilgrimage starting mid April next year.
I am coming from Australia and then I will be a month short of my 69th birthday. I have not walked the Camino or indeed any long path before.
As far as I can determine the most popular route for this short pilgrimage is from Sarria along the final stages of at least two pilgrim routes.
This suggests that this route will be (relatively) busy. Are the Portugese or English routes perhaps better quieter alternatives; or does the Sarria commencing route have other over-riding compensations which make it a better route for a beginner??
What @falcon269 said.does the Sarria commencing route have other over-riding compensations which make it a better route for a beginner??
I'm planning to walk the Ingles at lent in March . It's my first and I'm very inexperienced at long hikes.walking from Ferrol will be sufficient for the compostela.I am planning on doing a solo short 100k pilgrimage starting mid April next year.
I am coming from Australia and then I will be a month short of my 69th birthday. I have not walked the Camino or indeed any long path before.
As far as I can determine the most popular route for this short pilgrimage is from Sarria along the final stages of at least two pilgrim routes.
This suggests that this route will be (relatively) busy. Are the Portugese or English routes perhaps better quieter alternatives; or does the Sarria commencing route have other over-riding compensations which make it a better route for a beginner??
Two posts and both helpful. I work close to Backpacking light and have already bought shoes and a 'rain cape' (poncho) from them. I am going to check out Ourense as I had not come across it as a starting point. I will also check out Gerard Kelly. So thank you very much for the leads. Regards, RichardThe Sanabres from Ourense is not that demanding compared to the rest of the route and there are plenty of accommodation options. You can send your pack forward too quite easily if necessary.
Gerald Kelly has a great e-book which covers this camino and gives you a pretty good idea of the options. Between this and Melanie's VDLP phone app, we managed this easily. If you want more precise instructions, find the German guide books. I swear those things have it down to the metre and the minute sometimes!
I see you are in Melbourne. Backpacking Light is a good shop to visit when you are sorting out your gear. Make sure you try on an Aarnpack while you are there!
Hello Tom. What sort of accommodation did you stay in?CARFAX
Just did SARRIA - SANTIAGO at 67 yrs.( 9/21/15) and it was a good starter route. Moderate walk and good infrastructure for sure . Its a 5 day walk with some challenging hills but take your time and breathe in the Galician countryside. (poles are a must )
To follow on I googled Ourense (lovely looking town) and Gerard Kelly. The latter has two books on Amazon and the focus appears to be on the French Route, would you please help me out with the name of the book in which this route is covered. However one of the sites I found when looking at the actual route indicated that a reasonable level of Spanish was required!! What do you think of that comment.Two posts and both helpful. I work close to Backpacking light and have already bought shoes and a 'rain cape' (poncho) from them. I am going to check out Ourense as I had not come across it as a starting point. I will also check out Gerard Kelly. So thank you very much for the leads. Regards, Richard
Thanks - that is helpful, I have bookmarked this so I know how to find it later - am now having to think through all of the responses - I see why people start planning this a year out!!!!Look at this site from stage 33 onward for stage distance, profile, and accommodations from Ourense:
http://www.gronze.com/camino-de-santiago/caminos/guia-via-plata
I have walked all five routes into Santiago, and this one was my least favorite (though they are all worth doing).
I went with MACS ADVENTURES in the UK and they were terrific . They lined up hotels in Sarria/Portomarin/Palas de Rei/Azura/Rua/Santiago .Only used a day pack as my one other bag was transferred ahead each day and waiting in room upon my arrival . Breakfasts were included . Cost was 800 euro but with time you could do plan lodging/transfer yourself . All lodging was good.Hello Tom. What sort of accommodation did you stay in?
Carfax, we just completed the last 100km of the Portuguese Camino from Porrino to Santiago. Most Pilgrims start this route in Porto or Tui. We chose Porrinoto commence as it's just about 100 km, we only had a week and wanted a few days in Santiago before going home. This was a lovely route which we throughly enjoyed despite some rain on our first days. There are some nice places to stay which I have posted on the forum. It's a good idea to book somewhere in Santiago in advance if you want somewhere close to the Cathedral an old townI am planning on doing a solo short 100k pilgrimage starting mid April next year.
I am coming from Australia and then I will be a month short of my 69th birthday. I have not walked the Camino or indeed any long path before.
As far as I can determine the most popular route for this short pilgrimage is from Sarria along the final stages of at least two pilgrim routes.
This suggests that this route will be (relatively) busy. Are the Portugese or English routes perhaps better quieter alternatives; or does the Sarria commencing route have other over-riding compensations which make it a better route for a beginner??
I am planning on doing a solo short 100k pilgrimage starting mid April next year.
I am coming from Australia and then I will be a month short of my 69th birthday. I have not walked the Camino or indeed any long path before.
As far as I can determine the most popular route for this short pilgrimage is from Sarria along the final stages of at least two pilgrim routes.
This suggests that this route will be (relatively) busy. Are the Portugese or English routes perhaps better quieter alternatives; or does the Sarria commencing route have other over-riding compensations which make it a better route for a beginner??
Hi Carfax, Both times I walked the CF (Starting Sept) I was always able to find quiet time from Sarria to Santiago never had trouble in finding a bed. I have found that some people are noisy but all I do is stop and let them pass and take my time without rushing Santiago will be there to greet you when you get there.I am planning on doing a solo short 100k pilgrimage starting mid April next year.
I am coming from Australia and then I will be a month short of my 69th birthday. I have not walked the Camino or indeed any long path before.
As far as I can determine the most popular route for this short pilgrimage is from Sarria along the final stages of at least two pilgrim routes.
This suggests that this route will be (relatively) busy. Are the Portugese or English routes perhaps better quieter alternatives; or does the Sarria commencing route have other over-riding compensations which make it a better route for a beginner??
Thanks Tom that was interesting. Raw Travel here in Melbourne (Australia, not Florida) provide the same service.I went with MACS ADVENTURES in the UK and they were terrific . They lined up hotels in Sarria/Portomarin/Palas de Rei/Azura/Rua/Santiago .Only used a day pack as my one other bag was transferred ahead each day and waiting in room upon my arrival . Breakfasts were included . Cost was 800 euro but with time you could do plan lodging/transfer yourself . All lodging was good.
Thanks - I am planning on finishing in Finisterre (from Samos) so should break the 100k mark!!I'd go for a bit more than 100 K -- possibly up to 200, from Ponferrada -- but yeah, in April, just follow the Francès, as the others have said.
It's less daunting than you might think, and even on a first time, 100 K will seem *short* (I would once have been capable of covering that distance in 2 days, and there are people capable of covering it in one).
The 150 K distance would be from O Cebreiro BTW ; Triacastela is more friendly, but still short and a less arduous starting point.
Thanks Trevor, we will almost be neighbours as I am moving to Brunswick at the end of November. Will follow up in early 2016 once I have made bookings...Hi Carfax, Both times I walked the CF (Starting Sept) I was always able to find quiet time from Sarria to Santiago never had trouble in finding a bed. I have found that some people are noisy but all I do is stop and let them pass and take my time without rushing Santiago will be there to greet you when you get there.
Trevor (Melbourne, North Fitzroy if you want to chat about the Camino)
Great to let you know I will be up in Queensland from December 21 till the end of Jan. 2016. I am also currently planning my 3rd Camino for 2016, I intend to do a few routes this time. if you have any questions give me a call on 0414524410.Thanks Trevor, we will almost be neighbours as I am moving to Brunswick at the end of November. Will follow up in early 2016 once I have made bookings...
I am planning on doing a solo short 100k pilgrimage starting mid April next year.
I am coming from Australia and then I will be a month short of my 69th birthday. I have not walked the Camino or indeed any long path before.
As far as I can determine the most popular route for this short pilgrimage is from Sarria along the final stages of at least two pilgrim routes.
This suggests that this route will be (relatively) busy. Are the Portugese or English routes perhaps better quieter alternatives; or does the Sarria commencing route have other over-riding compensations which make it a better route for a beginner??
I am planning on doing a solo short 100k pilgrimage starting mid April next year.
I am coming from Australia and then I will be a month short of my 69th birthday. I have not walked the Camino or indeed any long path before.
As far as I can determine the most popular route for this short pilgrimage is from Sarria along the final stages of at least two pilgrim routes.
This suggests that this route will be (relatively) busy. Are the Portugese or English routes perhaps better quieter alternatives; or does the Sarria commencing route have other over-riding compensations which make it a better route for a beginner??
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