Advice on 'short' stages in Primitivo

nickyvee · Jun 24, 2024

Hello ALL! I'm looking for advice on short stages with available accomodations on the Primitivo during the higher mountain stages of the route. Would like to walk around 16Km(10 miles) only in those steep stages.

I live in a flat area. No mountain/hills whatsoever to train on. The only elevation I get to 'train' on is the treadmill. So a manageable route would be best for my knees.

Thanks

jefferyonthecamino · Jun 24, 2024

nickyvee said:
Hello ALL! I'm looking for advice on short stages with available accomodations on the Primitivo during the higher mountain stages of the route. Would like to walk around 16Km(10 miles) only in those steep stages.

I live in a flat area. No mountain/hills whatsoever to train on. The only elevation I get to 'train' on is the treadmill. So a manageable route would be best for my knees.

Thanks

have a look at Gronze. they are reliable and provide pretty accurate info regarding distances and albergue availability. then do the math.

careful, there are some pretty steep uphills on the primitivo.

Camino Primitivo | Gronze.com

www.gronze.com

Peterexpatkiwi · Tuesday at 11:04 AM

nickyvee said:
Hello ALL! I'm looking for advice on short stages with available accomodations on the Primitivo during the higher mountain stages of the route. Would like to walk around 16Km(10 miles) only in those steep stages.

I live in a flat area. No mountain/hills whatsoever to train on. The only elevation I get to 'train' on is the treadmill. So a manageable route would be best for my knees.

Thanks

Read this excellent thread - https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/camino-primitivo-4-2024.86290/

If there's any information missing you could always PM @Thomas1 directly.

JerryStroebele · Tuesday at 5:22 PM

You are smart to keep your stages (and your toenails) short. There is A LOT of up and down, up and down, repeat. But the Primitivo is certainly one of the most delightful Caminos. Buen Camino

Peterexpatkiwi · Tuesday at 5:58 PM

Incidentally @nickyvee , are there any publicly accessible multi-story buildings near you that you can tread the stairs on two or three times a week? Car parking buildings? Even just 20-30 minutes three times a week will benefit you. (DON'T overdo it and injure yourself)

You might get a few odd looks of course but heck, it'll be worth it!

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nickyvee · Jun 24, 2024

Hello ALL! I'm looking for advice on short stages with available accomodations on the Primitivo during the higher mountain stages of the route. Would like to walk around 16Km(10 miles) only in...

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