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American - planning 1st time Camino
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Sept 2025
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You can only receive a compostela if your 100km actually finish in Santiago, so a good option would be the Camino Inglès, a tad over 100km if you start from Ferrol, and a very pleasant route in its own right.I decided I do, however, want to do a 100KM route so that I can at least get a taste of the Camino & also earn my certificate.
french way. there is a lot of road on the inglés and not sure of you have accommodation every 10 kms. perhaps the portuguese way is the least challenging regarding elevation gain and loss.In previous threads by me I was going to attempt the whole Camino, but decided it's not gonna work for me to get that much time away from work.
I decided I do, however, want to do a 100KM route so that I can at least get a taste of the Camino & also earn my certificate.
My criteria is the pilgrimage needs to be under 8 days, and each walking day should ideally be between 10-15 KM. The shorter walking distance is due to the fact that I am not in the best shape & don't want to hate the experience by overdoing. I will train for at least 6 months in advance, but I'm no athlete.
The time of year will be September or early October next year (2025).
With this in mind I am looking for advice on the best route that fits these parameters. What route has the flattest terrain ( the least amount of uphill/downhill)?
Right now based on my limited research, the Camino Ingles from Ferrol looks like it. But I don't know if it is too physically challenging or if there is an easier alternative.
Thanks!
Easier to break up, yes. Easier vis-a-vis elevation gains? No, I would dispute that.Frances from Sarrria is apparently far easier than the Inglés, also a lot easier to break up as you desire ( although it’s definitely doable, just takes more planning - there’s other threads on that if you decide to do the Inglés- which I loved).
From muxia, finisterre to Santiago does not qualify for the compestella I was told by the pilgrim office this June 2024. That info comes from the church. You do get 2 certificates from SdC to Muxia, and one in Finisterre.I have only walked 3 different "Last 100 km" routes into or out of Santiago so far.
From Muxia, Fisterra Santiago. Quite a few hills. A couple steep.
Last part of the Invierno. Quite a few hills.
Last part of the Frances from Sarria. A few hills but nothing too bad.
More flat?
The Ingles. Looking at the Gronze profile, seems more hilly than the three above.
Maybe the last part of the Portuguese as @jungleboy suggests? Looks flatter than the others......
Perhaps there was some confusion, but if you start from Finisterre or MuxĂa, and walk between the two, then on to Santiago, it is more than 100 km and does qualify for a Compostela.From muxia, finisterre to Santiago does not qualify for the compestella I was told by the pilgrim office this June 2024.
From muxia, finisterre to Santiago does not qualify for the compestella I was told by the pilgrim office this June 2024. That info comes from the church. You do get 2 certificates from SdC to Muxia, and one in Finisterre.
I think the Ingles would be a good choice, from Ferrol or Portugese from Tui. Miki Goldie
Perhaps there was some confusion, but if you start from Finisterre or MuxĂa, and walk between the two, then on to Santiago, it is more than 100 km and does qualify for a Compostela.
In fact, when you look at the Compostela registration form you can see that this route is one of the options:
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I don't know about recently, but there have been reports of earning a Compostela on this route. Perhaps some of the regular Pilgrim Office volunteers like @Flog will weigh in.Has anyone successfully done this? Recently?
I don't know about recently, but there have been reports of earning a Compostela on this route. Perhaps some of the regular Pilgrim Office volunteers like @Flog will weigh in.
I suggest the Portuguese from Tui to Santiago. You can do it in 8 days. Take a train from Porto to Valença. Cross the border bridge to Tui. We did it in June. It was a wonderful experience.In previous threads by me I was going to attempt the whole Camino, but decided it's not gonna work for me to get that much time away from work.
I decided I do, however, want to do a 100KM route so that I can at least get a taste of the Camino & also earn my certificate.
My criteria is the pilgrimage needs to be under 8 days, and each walking day should ideally be between 10-15 KM. The shorter walking distance is due to the fact that I am not in the best shape & don't want to hate the experience by overdoing. I will train for at least 6 months in advance, but I'm no athlete.
The time of year will be September or early October next year (2025).
With this in mind I am looking for advice on the best route that fits these parameters. What route has the flattest terrain ( the least amount of uphill/downhill)?
Right now based on my limited research, the Camino Ingles from Ferrol looks like it. But I don't know if it is too physically challenging or if there is an easier alternative.
Thanks!
And from what I can make out the church in Tui is a fantastic place to visit (a huge welcoming "front door") as the start pointCross the border bridge to Tui.
Portuguese way..Take the train to Valença. Walk across the border brigde. Stay at Casa de Barca in Tui. It is right on the camino. Juana is a wonderful host. There is a steep hill walking to the Cathedral in Tui. Beautiful church. We took the most beautiful photos on the way between Tui and Porrino. Beautiful forest walk.And from what I can make out the church in Tui is a fantastic place to visit (a huge welcoming "front door") as the start point
I agree, Tui is quite easy to get to ... a flight into Porto, a train to Valenca, walk across the bridge, and presto! you are in Tui. Only a few hills to give you an idea of other trails, plenty of history, friendly people, good food, lovely scenery, etc. And for me, the cherry on the cake is the cathedral experience in Santiago, whether you get a Compostela or not.My favorite final 100km (or a bit more) is the Portuguese from Tui, including the Variante Espiritual.
The Beloved has her Compostela for walking Fisterra/Muxia/Santiago (or maybe Muxia/Fisterra/Santiago? My diaries are in the attic. I remember there was some discussion because her credencial showed she'd walked from Santiago but was accepted because she had walked to Santiago after wherever the hell it was we did the to bit from) . The route can be registered on the PO's website. Therefore it's a route.Has anyone successfully done this? Recently?
If I drag the 'Boss' over 100 kms and she misses out...........I might have to go on the run
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