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  1. ChristianF

    Walking the Camino in winter

    Hello, I'm considering walking the Camino Frances this winter. My summer attempt was brought to an abrupt end by a situation back at home. I understand that a significant number of albergues close after October and wondered if it is still possible to walk around 25km per day and still find an...
  2. ChristianF

    Are albergue kitchens currently open?

    Thanks all. That's really useful. I'm planning on taking some basic/light cooking gear to be able to use in the kitchens.
  3. ChristianF

    Are albergue kitchens currently open?

    Hello, could anyone tell me if the communal kitchens found in many albergues are currently open for use? I wondered if the pandemic had limited their availability. Thank you.
  4. ChristianF

    LIVE from the Camino Current conditions: Big wave on the Francés

    Hello, is it fair to say that if one were to start walking at the end of September (this year) from SJPP that the crowds will be less and municipal albergue accommodation will be more readily available? Thanks all
  5. ChristianF

    Long distance routes with minimal walking on paved roads/paths

    Thanks Elaine. I was drawn to the Via Francigena, but I developed the impression that there is a lot of asphalt walking and following busy roads. Perhaps I could do a similar route via a combination of GR and E-paths and keep to the 'off road' stuff. Which GR routes are you familiar with and...
  6. ChristianF

    Long distance routes with minimal walking on paved roads/paths

    Thanks Alwyn. It looks like you know the Via Francigena? How are you finding it?
  7. ChristianF

    Long distance routes with minimal walking on paved roads/paths

    ...And then on to Rome!
  8. ChristianF

    Long distance routes with minimal walking on paved roads/paths

    That's good to know. Thank you
  9. ChristianF

    Long distance routes with minimal walking on paved roads/paths

    Le Puy has lots of asphalt??
  10. ChristianF

    Long distance routes with minimal walking on paved roads/paths

    Thanks very much. Is it realistic to expect to be able to find basic provisions along the long distance trails (food supplies, water)? (Oh and I'm not talking about hunting... :)
  11. ChristianF

    Long distance routes with minimal walking on paved roads/paths

    I would consider either type of route. I suppose the difference would be largely in the infrastructure along the route (albergues etc). If I were to opt for a non-Pilgrimage route I would be keen to wild camp as much as possible. I'd struggle to afford frequent hotels etc.
  12. ChristianF

    Long distance routes with minimal walking on paved roads/paths

    Looks good. Is this route furnished with Albergues or perhaps a little camping is in order?
  13. ChristianF

    Long distance routes with minimal walking on paved roads/paths

    Thanks. Perhaps if I combined Le Puy with Camino Del Norte I would find a largely off-paved-road walk.
  14. ChristianF

    Long distance routes with minimal walking on paved roads/paths

    Hello there, I'm looking for my next long distance walk and hoped to dip into the collective knowledge of this forum. I'm looking for a route within Europe (including the UK) which has a low proportion of walking on paved roads/paths. I find that tarmac/asphalt etc doesn't agree with my...
  15. ChristianF

    Coastal route or internal route in March 2016

    Hello all, I'm arriving in Porto in 9 days time to start my Camino. I have 12 days to reach Santiago and wondered if I could ask you advice on a couple of points: 1. The coastal route - at this time of year, would I be likely to meet fellow pilgrims (I'm travelling alone)? 2. At this time of...

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