Olvidado with mule via Pamplona - sections to avoid

[longears]

I'm planning to cross into Spain next year via the Podiensis.
Would be very grateful for some initial advice please for Spain.
I've done quite a bit of long distance riding (and mountaineering and walking) but this time am walking with my mule. I really like the look of the Olvidado for the tranquility and also less roadwork. Although mules are much better than horses in mountainous terrain, I've seen some youtube videos and obviously we're not going to be able to do rope and tiny wooden bridges or steep scrambly bits (although she's better on loose scree than I am and narrowish paths with drops should be no problem at all).
Before going to all the trouble of going through any detailed maps etc, just wanting to know how many bits I would need to avoid and whether there are easy detours?
Also just to find out if Spain is as easy as France in rural areas to find a friendly local who can loan/rent a bit of field for the night for us (we have our own fencing etc.) , as I would not go in high season and would prefer not to have to book in advance if possible.
Many thanks!

 

[M2ME]

I'm planning to cross into Spain next year via the Podiensis.
Would be very grateful for some initial advice please for Spain.
I've done quite a bit of long distance riding (and mountaineering and walking) but this time am walking with my mule. I really like the look of the Olvidado for the tranquility and also less roadwork. Although mules are much better than horses in mountainous terrain, I've seen some youtube videos and obviously we're not going to be able to do rope and tiny wooden bridges or steep scrambly bits (although she's better on loose scree than I am and narrowish paths with drops should be no problem at all).
Before going to all the trouble of going through any detailed maps etc, just wanting to know how many bits I would need to avoid and whether there are easy detours?
Also just to find out if Spain is as easy as France in rural areas to find a friendly local who can loan/rent a bit of field for the night for us (we have our own fencing etc.) , as I would not go in high season and would prefer not to have to book in advance if possible.
Many thanks!

I have done a few week or so rides in the backcountry but that was a different undertaking to the Camino. On the Via de La Plata I met two guys that were doing a section on horseback. It occurs to me that maybe contacting some of the Friends of the Camino Associations would be a place to start.

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[longears]

Thank you so much. I will do that!