Seeking advice re most scenic section of the Norte for a mish mash walk

[rwoman1]

Hi,

new to this forum and new to the Camino and already so grateful for all the fabulous info here. Thank you all.

My husband and I (mid 60's) and my son are planning to walk some of the Northern route next year after a few days in San Seb. .we are thinking 200-400 km in total which will include the last 100 on the quieter path from Ourense.

I was curious which sections of the del Norte other pilgrims would recommend. We are keen to capture some of that spectacular coastline. We are all pretty fit for our age though not regular hikers, have already started training though. happy to train/bus between sections where this is possible.

Thanks in advance

 

[mochilaverde]

If you're already in San Sebastian, consider the segment Irun to Deba or Guernika. You could stay two nights in San Sebastian and take transit to Irun, then walk back to San Sebastian - that will save you carrying packs.

There is also an alternative route between Zumaia and Deba along the coast that is really spectacular:

Hiking Zumaia to Deba on the Ruta del Flysch | This Remote Corner

Walking the Ruta del Flysch between Zumaia and Deba, another gorgeous coastal alternative on the Camino del Norte.

thisremotecorner.com

 

[davejsy]

By all accounts the first week from Irun is often described as some of the most beautiful scenery, but also demanding walking on the Norte. It is a beautiful part of Spain.

 

[JerryStroebele]

Ribadeo to Arzua leaves the dynamic and scenic coastline but is serene and beautiful. Buen Camino

 

[rwoman1]

If you're already in San Sebastian, consider the segment Irun to Deba or Guernika. You could stay two nights in San Sebastian two nights and take transit to Irun, then walk back to San Sebastian - that will save you carrying packs.

There is also an alternative route between Zumaia and Deba along the coast that is really spectacular:

Hiking Zumaia to Deba on the Ruta del Flysch | This Remote Corner

Walking the Ruta del Flysch between Zumaia and Deba, another gorgeous coastal alternative on the Camino del Norte.

thisremotecorner.com

Oh, this is perfect. Thank you so much

 

[rwoman1]

Than

By all accounts the first week from Irun is often described as some of the most beautiful scenery, but also demanding walking on the Norte. It is a beautiful part of Spain.

 

[rwoman1]

Thank you very much, I had heard this about that section.

 

[rwoman1]

Ribadeo to Arzua leaves the dynamic and scenic coastline but is serene and beautiful. Buen Camino

Thank you Jerry, much appreciated

 

[dick bird]

Why Ourense? It isn’t on the Norte.

 

[StephenChad]

Yes, follow the red and white GR from Zumaia to Deba along the World Heritage Basque Geopark coast. Very do-able from San Sebastian using the Euskotren.
Irun/Hondarrabia to San Sebastian over the summit of Jaizkibel is also fantastic. You could split this into two days.