Getting started on birthday walk

[noramo3]

60 BIRTHDAY PRESENT. my family of 3 plan for 10 day hike starting in Paris area. Thoughts on route? Also, would like to know how to get the certificate of distance since we will not make it to Spain this trip. And with Pilgrim Passport ok for 17 yr. old to stay in the hostels?? Thanks

 

[mspath]

noramo3,

Welcome to the Forum!

For some ideas re your birthday walk read this earlier Forum thread and follow the links.
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/paris-tours-way-via-turonesis.37485/

For several French guides to the route known as the Via Turonensis see http://viaturonensis.pagesperso-orange.fr/iti.htm

For a good overview in English see http://www.traildino.com/trace/continents-Europe/countries-France/trails-GR655_-_Via_Turonensis

Bon chemin, Buen camino and Happy Birthday!

MM

 

[Deleted member 3000]

Also, would like to know how to get the certificate of distance since we will not make it to Spain this trip.

The certificate is for a starting point and an arrival in Santiago. You may not be able to get it for pilgrimages that do not end in Santiago. Check the website describing it; there is an email address for requesting the certificate. Maybe they can help!
http://oficinadelperegrino.blogspot.com.es/2014/04/certificado-de-distancia.html

 

[hecate105]

If you intend to carry on another year to SdeC you could get a pilgrim's passport each (in UK from Confraternity of St James) and get stamps along the way this time - then carry on another year. 17 year olds are fine - I met an unaccompanied 13 year old pilgrim on the Camino Norte!

 

[plainlost]

how long does it usually take to get the credencial mailed to you once you request one?

 

[hecate105]

You have to join the Confraternity of St. James in London to get one from them, they advise asking at least a month before to be sure. They have a mine of info online and in their office and also set up 'Pilgrim days' where you can find out from other walkers/cyclists what to expect from a pilgrimage.
You can also get the Credencial from the shop on this site - that would be quicker I think, stuff usually arrives within a few days.
You need at least one stamp a day, each albergue or 'halte' in France will have one. But also churches (when they are open, and if they can find it!) tourist offices and bars. It is worth asking anywhere you go... They are a brilliant reminder of the places you have visited.

 

[wayfarer]

how long does it usually take to get the credencial mailed to you once you request one?

You can also get a credencial from Ivar on this forum. He posts them out pretty fast. Check the link to the Forum Shop at the top left of page.

 

[plainlost]

i ordered from Iv

You can also get a credencial from Ivar on this forum. He posts them out pretty fast. Check the link to the Forum Shop at the top left of page.[/QUOTE
I did order from Ivar Im just wondering how long it takes to get it.