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I have been doing this in stages since 2021 from Co Fermanagh... switching to the Voie Littoral near Saintes to Biarritz then onto Via Bayona to Burgos. A few others from Ireland have done similar.
Just FYI thru Ireland I started on Ulster Way...
Even if you do not wild camp, there are ~ 20 official campsites on the Francés or within reachable distance from it.
They're reasonably priced (~ same as albergues) and offer hot showers, sometimes a restaurant/ bar on site or even a good...
For a winter camino I hae a 65L bag. For a summer camino I use a 48L bag. A large proportion of the volume is occupied by my synthetic sleeping bag which is loosely packed at the top of bag. Repeated and excessive compressions of synthetic...
My clothes are already lightweight, and I carry very few clothes to begin with (some of it is Decathlon - I agree that they have lightweight, good quality for not much money). Sleeping bag is 1kg+ but for the warmth it offers, probably light (and...
I've got a basic packing list that now after several walks more or less stays the same, only with few variations depending on season and route.
Basic packing list (all seasons, depending on seasons other items might be added)
• sleeping bag...
I bring the same things I bring when not walking with a tent.
The only thing that is added is the tent.
I'm a cold sleeper so I always carry a warm sleeping bag, anyway. And I like to take naps during the day, so I always bring my sleeping mat...
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I am planning to walk via gebennensis this summer too! (and then a mish-mash route south to carcassonne at least) but starting earlier then you. I have made this shorter (for me) description with all accommodations I could find online...
That some municipal albergues who usually do not allow reservations for individuals make reservation possible for groups is nothing new and not a reason to predict doomsday scenarios. Here is a link to a 2019 thread where it is reported that the...
I've just completed the Camino Mozarabe from Almeria. My first Camino was the Camino Frances from SJPDP in October 2021.
I don't have a trip report as such. I know people who trip on mushrooms are advised to have no expectations, but secretly...
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I'm walking right now with my tent.
I've uploaded a list with campsites in this thread. But could also send it to you via e-mail.
I'll update the list when I'm home again and then upload it in the ressource section.
So far, this year...
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