Thanks so much for this. It has been my uncertain section for my walk in September. Planning on option 3 and staying in Orrllan in the hopes that the shorter walk will allow me some time at the mirador area.
There’s been a lot of scattered chatter about the different options for walking into Las Médulas, but I thought I’d put them all together in one thread and hope for comments from those who have walked. My sketchy diagram is as accurate as I could...
Had only walked the Frances from Foncebadon before walking the DM in the fall of 2022. Couldn’t agree more about the inspiring nature of the walk, the challenge of walking something “new”, and the majesty of the coast. Glad you discovered its wonder!
It's easy to focus on what the Mar doesn't have--albergues, pilgrims, super-consistent waymarks (though they're much better these days!)--but what it does have, it has in glorious abundance. Glad you enjoyed it!
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