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Download the Wise Pilgrim Camino del Norte app which provides Albergues, maps and elevation profiles.I am planning on doing this stage in August 2024. I would like to understand the difficulty rating for this stage, as a friend is maybe joining me. What makes this difficult other than the distance per day? How steep is the EG and how steep is the descent? Are there cliffs or drop offs that are fully exposed? Is the trail in good or poor conditions? I appreciate the information as will my friend. RJA
Thank you! This is a great tool and answers all my questions.Download the Wise Pilgrim Camino del Norte app which provides Albergues, maps and elevation profiles.
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Download the Wise Pilgrim Camino del Norte app which provides Albergues, maps and elevation profiles.
Gi well!
You can also divide these stages to make them shorter and more enjoyable. Both times that I walked the Notre I stayed in Pasai rather than continuing to San Sebastián. The next day I only walked to San Sebastián and arrived early so that I could enjoy the city.I walked San Sebastian to Santander last month (May 2024). My first Camino. The combination of distance AND hills made for a challenging couple of days. And although I managed to complete Day 1 (~28 km), and Day 2 (~26 km) the cumulative effect was affecting me and I wasn't enjoying it despite the sense of accomplishment
Great idea!You can also divide these stages to make them shorter and more enjoyable. Both times that I walked the Notre I stayed in Pasai rather than continuing to San Sebastián. The next day I only walked to San Sebastián and arrived early so that I could enjoy the city.
You can also divide these stages to make them shorter and more enjoyable. Both times that I walked the Notre I stayed in Pasai rather than continuing to San Sebastián. The next day I only walked to San Sebastián and arrived early so that I could enjoy the city.
Hiya. I'm by no means a very fit pilgrim and have only recently stopped smoking. This been said I did not have any issues walking from Irun to Bilbao except for stage 4(I think)which had one long seemingly endless climb. There are many ups and downs on the different stages but it is equally beautiful. Please note I was a novice and had no Camino experience before that week so I hope this may help alleviate any worries you may have. My only regret is that I didn't spend an extra day in San Sebastian. Have a great Camino. We will be somewhere walking near Lisbon in August and I do believe it's a lot more road/cobblestone there so a very different route awaits us. Eitherway we are so excited as I know you are. Safe travels and may your God go with you. DanielI am planning on doing this stage in August 2024. I would like to understand the difficulty rating for this stage, as a friend is maybe joining me. What makes this difficult other than the distance per day? How steep is the EG and how steep is the descent? Are there cliffs or drop offs that are fully exposed? Is the trail in good or poor conditions? I appreciate the information as will my friend. RJA
My husband and I completed the Del Norte last Fall 2023. The first 2-3 days from Irun to SanSebastian and beyond were tough. Steep climbs and descents. It was very warm on those days 80 - 85 degrees. Though we are reasonably active and fit 71 year olds... those first few days were long and rough. I don't recall any cliffs or drop offs. Take it slow. You'll be fine. Buen Camino.I am planning on doing this stage in August 2024. I would like to understand the difficulty rating for this stage, as a friend is maybe joining me. What makes this difficult other than the distance per day? How steep is the EG and how steep is the descent? Are there cliffs or drop offs that are fully exposed? Is the trail in good or poor conditions? I appreciate the information as will my friend. RJA
I am planning on doing this stage in August 2024. I would like to understand the difficulty rating for this stage, as a friend is maybe joining me. What makes this difficult other than the distance per day? How steep is the EG and how steep is the descent? Are there cliffs or drop offs that are fully exposed? Is the trail in good or poor conditions? I appreciate the information as will my friend. RJA
Hi, I did the Norte from Irun to Villaviciosa then the Primitivo to Santiago. If you want to see videos of the Norte, I have playlist for that and other Camino's if you might be interested: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4YjzZVU6rq9AeSWQrfMiFZF-79AZph6R. I hope you might find them helpful with your planning.I am planning on doing this stage in August 2024. I would like to understand the difficulty rating for this stage, as a friend is maybe joining me. What makes this difficult other than the distance per day? How steep is the EG and how steep is the descent? Are there cliffs or drop offs that are fully exposed? Is the trail in good or poor conditions? I appreciate the information as will my friend. RJA
read our blog. caminowalkaboutnorte.blogspot.comI am planning on doing this stage in August 2024. I would like to understand the difficulty rating for this stage, as a friend is maybe joining me. What makes this difficult other than the distance per day? How steep is the EG and how steep is the descent? Are there cliffs or drop offs that are fully exposed? Is the trail in good or poor conditions? I appreciate the information as will my friend. RJA
Hi Henrietta, I am tossing up walking either the French or the North Comino. I am planning to walk this with my daughter and I am 68. We are planning to start mid September. How long did it take you and your husband to do the Northern Comino and would you recommend this or have you done other routes which you preferred?My husband and I completed the Del Norte last Fall 2023. The first 2-3 days from Irun to SanSebastian and beyond were tough. Steep climbs and descents. It was very warm on those days 80 - 85 degrees. Though we are reasonably active and fit 71 year olds... those first few days were long and rough. I don't recall any cliffs or drop offs. Take it slow. You'll be fine. Buen Camino.
Thankyou Jerry, I really appreciate this advice and think it the wise choice. I can see it might well be addictive and I can do Del Norte next time. We are planning to start mid September so probably our paths won’t cross but you never know. Been Camino.Amc we walked the Del Norte on our first Camino and the Camino Frances on my sixth. If this is your first Camino I suggest you start with the Camino Frances. Much more infrastructure to support pilgrims, generally shorter stages., somewhat easier. I was 69 when I first walked the Del Norte. It will still be there waiting for you after the Frances turns you into a Camino addict like many of us. I will be returning to the Camino Frances in late September with friends and family members new to the Camino. Buen Camino
I managed the Camino Francés with my brother in August/September last year in 31 days, at the age of 72.Hi Henrietta, I am tossing up walking either the French or the North Comino. I am planning to walk this with my daughter and I am 68. We are planning to start mid September. How long did it take you and your husband to do the Northern Comino and would you recommend this or have you done other routes which you preferred?
Thankyou.
Thankyou Jerry and you may well be ahead of us if we start at StJean on 19 September. I will take your advice and not do too much to start with and plan to stay in Orisson on our first day. I will look out for your group en route.You just might. We are starting from Obanos (to avoid the Alto de Perdon) on September 26.. Yes, you might be ahead us by but I do recommend you start with slow stages and build up your kms as you go. Your first week will be tough. By week 3 you will be in the groove. We are a party of 6, 4 women and 2 men. Buen Camino
I meant short stages.
Thankyou John and I am happy to hear you loved it so much and are going back for more. Who knows I too might return next year for more! Now I just need to get my pack sorted.I managed the Camino Francés with my brother in August/September last year in 31 days, at the age of 72.
Best experience ever.
Next year I will be attempting the Camino del Norte mainly for the coastal experience and of course the culinary delights, not forgetting the physical challenges.
I wish you both all the very best for either of the above mentioned routes.
My go-to pack is the Osprey Stratos 36L.Thankyou John and I am happy to hear you loved it so much and are going back for more. Who knows I too might return next year for more! Now I just need to get my pack sorted.
Buen Comino 2025
We LOVED Del Norte Camino. If you have hiking experience that will be helpful. We started from Irun on Sept 30 and ended in Santiago on Nov. 10. We had rest days in San Sebastian, Bilbao, Santander, Gijon and Ribeiro. Averaged 14 miles/day. We were 71 when we did this hike. It was VERY hot last fall. 85 degrees for several days. I walked the Camino Frances in 2017 (age 65) solo. It too was fabulous but I think it might be a bit more crowded than Del Norte. We felt like we did our very own Camino on the Del Norte. Buen Camino!!Hi Henrietta, I am tossing up walking either the French or the North Comino. I am planning to walk this with my daughter and I am 68. We are planning to start mid September. How long did it take you and your husband to do the Northern Comino and would you recommend this or have you done other routes which you preferred?
Thankyou.
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