Questions about the Madrid.

[Pierre Julian]

Would anyone be able to advise me please: a friend and I are considering walking the Madrid at the end of October. We thoughts the weather nearer Madrid would be better than doing things in Galicia. We only have 6-7 days and have to leave from Santiago and get back there after (as our international flights are to and from there. What are the first stages of the Madrid like? It seems that it is quiet, varied scenery and good for Albergues. What is Castille like in October, weatherwise? Many thanks

 

[timr]

I was there from Madrid to Valladolid in May. You can read about it here
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/a-short-walk-from-madrid.47865/
I found those days very enjoyable indeed. Plenty of variety. Excellent albergues. No people much!!

 

[Pierre Julian]

I was there from Madrid to Valladolid in May. You can read about it here
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/a-short-walk-from-madrid.47865/
I found those days very enjoyable indeed. Plenty of variety. Excellent albergues. No people much!!

Many thanks for this, very helpful. I've begun reading your account of the walk, best wishes, P

 

[ortemio]

Fuenfria pass was the best challenge. Make sure you visit the osario in Wamba, impressive. Quiet way, nice. Lots of sand inside the pine forests along the way, so make sure you have a good pair of gaiters to keep it out of your shoes.

 

[Pierre Julian]

I've realised I didn

Fuenfria pass was the best challenge. Make sure you visit the osario in Wamba, impressive. Quiet way, nice. Lots of sand inside the pine forests along the way, so make sure you have a good pair of gaiters to keep it out of your shoes.

I've realised I didn't reply. Thanks very much, I think I will do this around Christmas time. Best wishes,