Hello fellow walkers,
I have taken great pleasure in reading the messages posted here in this forum; from so many experienced walkers, writing down the great tips and advices so generously shared.
And now,I am about to go off on my first Camino ever myself, and am delighted. And absolutely exited.
I am planning to walk from Puy mid May, and two weeks on, as that is the stretch of Holiday I have for now. However I get somewhat concerned when I read that this is peak season for French walkers. Will it be necessary to book in gites or b&b's in advance all along the way? And how about distances? I read most trips are starting out with the walk from Puy to SP d'Ailler, and on with an average of + 20 kms a day. That seems to me a bit strenuous on hilly roads, especially when not super fit. And do anyone have tips to what to bring for lunch picnics, amount-wise, as I get that there are not many shopping options along the way.
Thanks for any advice to a newcomer!
Merete
I have taken great pleasure in reading the messages posted here in this forum; from so many experienced walkers, writing down the great tips and advices so generously shared.
And now,I am about to go off on my first Camino ever myself, and am delighted. And absolutely exited.
I am planning to walk from Puy mid May, and two weeks on, as that is the stretch of Holiday I have for now. However I get somewhat concerned when I read that this is peak season for French walkers. Will it be necessary to book in gites or b&b's in advance all along the way? And how about distances? I read most trips are starting out with the walk from Puy to SP d'Ailler, and on with an average of + 20 kms a day. That seems to me a bit strenuous on hilly roads, especially when not super fit. And do anyone have tips to what to bring for lunch picnics, amount-wise, as I get that there are not many shopping options along the way.
Thanks for any advice to a newcomer!
Merete