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We are walking from Monteforte to SDC. We are using the Brierly guide primarily for route planning. A great book but unfortunately we have come across some errors that could affect pilgrims planning for a section. One is subjective but the second error is simply wrong information.
Brierley...
Started in SJPDP in mis-April. At Sarria we took a 30 min bus ride to Montforte de Lemos to finish to SDC via the Invierno route. Two days in and at Rodiero and the difference with the CF from Sarria is profound. There are circa 10 pilgrims in the Hostal this evening. It’s not every bodies cup...
Next Spring my wife and I are planning to walk the Via Francigena from Lucca to Rome. We plan to arrange our own accommodation. Can anyone advise if there are companies who do luggage transfers, as can be arranged on the Camino Frances for example. Some contact details would be appreciated if...
Like a huge number of pilgrims I have an Osprey rucksack (EXOS 38), which is one of the best packs I’ve had over 40 years hiking. However, is it me, or a design fault that re-zipping the belt pockets closed while wearing the pack almost always presents a challenge, vs how easy it is to open. Can...
Including myself, I have heard of a good few people are experiencing Gastrointestinal issues between Burgos and Ledigos. Anyone else find this and is the situation wider than this area.
New Logroño bus station now open. It is located at Plaza Europa, beside the Renfe Train station. Google maps still sends you to the old bus station at Avenida Espana if you look for Logroño Bus Station. The good news is that they are only 5 mins from each other.
For anyone interested in arranging mochila transfers on the Camino Invierno I was give the following information on who does it by a hotelier in Monteforte.
Manuel Ángel Martínez: Casa Mar (Sobradelo) 988335106 / 639241939
Antonio Soengas: Taxi from Chantada 619332455
José Ángel: 629035774
El...
Planning to do the full CF next April May. Did it last year following the standard route. This time we are considering doing the last section from Ponferrado on the Invierno route. Is anyone aware of companies that do bag transfers on this route. I’ve checked and NCS don’t.
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