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    My ideal Camino... is it possible?

    I plan to walk the Francis in May, 23... this being my first Camino. A friend, who has walked it several times, recently told me that preparing for the journey would be nearly as much fun as the actual walk. He was so right! I've begun to look at what I would want for me. I've budgeted to stay...
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    Camping on the Camino?

    I imagine That some people on the Camino de Santiago might actually be camping out in a tent along the route to Santiago. I saw on a few maps an indication of “” camping “. So what are the guidelines on a trail of this nature which permit Pilgrims to be independent of available housing be at a...
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    Camping stove, Trangia

    Hello! Currently cycling the Norte. I brought my Trangia for cooking when camping or when the Albergues dont have a kitchen. I prefer to eat vegan so value the dietary autonomy this option gives me, however I’ve reached a conundrum. We are obviously still in wild fire peak times so I feel...
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    Camping, Money and Walking Intensity

    Bonjour! My friend and I are doing 9 days on the Chemine Le Puy, starting in Le Puy, and hopefully getting as far as Conques. I have read through many of these threads, and they are super helpful! I have a few questions for anyone who has done this route: 1) I am a little intimidated by the...
  5. Camping and food

    Hello, I’m hoping to start on the via Francigena in September, my question is - are there many camping options and small food supermarkets for supply in France ? Thanks in advance
  6. New Camping (with small huts) in Sarria

    More here: https://www.lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/lugo/sarria/2022/06/09/pareja-abrira-primer-glamping-sarria-primer-fin-semana-julio/00031654773567491810172.htm
  7. Camping

    I am hoping to do 2 weeks on the Norte next May/June from Irun to Santander or thereabouts! I have been following threads about this and realise it could be expensive for accommodation so I am planning to bring a tent, I am not a 'camper' by any means but think it may add an extra dimension to...
  8. Camping sites on the Jakobsweg/Via Jacobi route in Switzerland

    Hi all I was doing some research on camping on this route and thought I would share my findings. Here is a map of camping sites that are on or near this route. And here is a basic spreadsheet containing the costs and contact details. Most prices are in Swiss Francs, except for some of the...
  9. Bivvy bag or not?

    hello everyone, What do people think of bringing a bivvy bag on Camino ? As a just incase it’s full at the albergue? Also for easing that anxiety/must get up at 5am feel to race to albergue. And enjoying the camino at one’s own pace. Plus as this year(April/may) is still unsettled as regards to...
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    Carrying a tent on VDLP

    I am setting off on VDLP beginning of March. Due to covid pandemic I have had ample time to obsess about my kit and have been shaving the weight of my pack as departure approaches. Am down to 8kg in a 36ltr pack with water. Am I daft to ditch my tent on this route? I could take a poncho/tarp...
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    Sleeping System Suggestions for Camping on the Frances Trail in May

    Hi tent people! I will be doing the Frances beginning around 1 of May. I do bring my UL tent for occasional tent stays. (Yes I know the discussions…) I was wondering about the climate, I checked the temperatures and it’s seems quite chill in northern Spain. What are your personal experiences...
  12. Looking for a Freestanding Dome Tent for Camino Trip

    Hi all ... so ... dark winter days and have been using this last week to prep for a Camino I hope to take this year (yep, decided, am going back, and with my S-Cargo trailer, not a pack!) .. but who knows when. I don't want to get into the wild camping debate as this post isn't about that - I...
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    Looking for lightweight tent

    I am looking for a very lightweight tent for upcoming Caminos and/or other pilgrimages. I'm one person and would prefer to keep my backpack in the tent with me. Any suggestions? Thank you!
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    Porto to Santiago coastal route by bicycle with camping

    I am planning to cycle from Porto to Santiago in May 2022 on the coastal route. I am interested in hearing other peoples experience of campsites along the route. I would like to choose this camping option instead of staying in hotels if at all possible. My camping equipment would be limited to a...
  15. Camping failures live from Salvador/Primitivo

    Thought people here might be interested in my attempts to do these caminos together, with a tent in my pack for emergencies. I was especially anticipating needing it on the Salvador which has many municipal albergues still closed. La Robla looked from the start a bad bet. The situation where...
  16. This ONE SIMPLE TRICK ensures that you can, indeed, camp the Camino del Norte

    Just a quick note to my fellow tent-livers as this was something I was super curious about prior to starting my trip. First off, YES - you can absolutely camp pretty much every stage of the Camino del Norte. BUT - I can only speak to my own experience. For example, I don't know if this "trick"...
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    LIVE from the Camino Camping in France

    I just cycled 1,300km from Pamplona to Santiago to Lisbon. I still not had enough so am returning to Pamplona by train, and plan to cycle towards Paris on Eurovelot 3. The cost of available accomodation along the route astonished me, 350 euro a night in some towns, so plan to buy a tent etc in...
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    Camping-- Concern

    Hello everyone, I am planning on walking El Camino from Le Puy to SJPD to Santiago to Muxia to Finisterra ( or maybe will go the Norte route instead of the Frances... we'll see where the wind blows me) next June to Aug (73 days approx). I have been reading and researching message boards for...
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    COVID Campgrounds on Via Gebennensis?

    Hello, I am thinking of doing the Via Gebennensis starting late August. I'm interested in doing some camping but don't know if I want to risk bivouac. Are there any nice campgrounds along the way, or gites that allow you to camp in the garden?
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    COVID Camping on the Camino Portugués

    Hey everyone, this is my first post in this forum so please have mercy :) I'm planning to hike the Camino Portugués Central (Lisboa-Santiago de Compostela) in September and sleeping in my tent (solo). The reason why I'm doing this with the tent is primarily because of Covid: I don't want to...