Two weeks March 23rd to April 6th

[scubajunky]

HI all,
This is obviously a little last minute for me but I have the following questions if anyone could help please.
Which would be the best section to walk over two weeks ? the most scenic and least roads ?
Where would I fly into for this ?
Any other tips ?
Man thanks

 

[fraluchi]

Which would be the best section to walk over two weeks ? the most scenic and least roads ?

"Best" is certainly subjective. With a daily average walking of between 20 and 25 km, and obtain a Compostela at the end, good starting points could be either León or Astorga. Where León has an airport, both towns can easily be reached by bus (http://www.Alsa.es) from many towns in Spain and Madrid Barajas airport.
Ultyreya :wink:

 

[scubajunky]

I'm not bothered about the certificate. I just want the best two weeks I can have with great scenery and little time walking near roads.
Thanks

 

[Deleted member 3000]

little time walking near roads

That part is tricky. The logical pilgrim route was paved over with the advent of the automobile. What worked for the Romans 1900 years ago worked for the pilgrims, and then for the automobile. So when asphalt replaced Roman roads and dirt, the foot path generally moved a few meters to the side. So most of the time you are fairly near a road. There is plenty of non-paved path, and some great scenery if you ignore the modernization. In many cases the route has been chosen to keep the pilgrim off the road, it just is not always possible. The pilgrimage is not a wilderness walk like the Appalachian Trail or the Sierra Nevada mountains. It is through rural Spain that has been cultivated for thousands of years.

 

[fortview]

Hi if I was you, probably would start in Pamplona. Lovely walking thereafter, and many interesting towns and villages. If you're not bothered about the compostela , then earlier on the way would be great.

 

[scubajunky]

Pamplona, I was considering starting at St Jean PDP, why do you think I should go from Pamplona ? which airport would I fly to to start from there then ? Bilbao ? thanks

 

[Deleted member 3000]

from Pamplona ? which airport would I fly to

There is an airport in Pamplona, so fly there.

 

[scubajunky]

Great, am I not missing out on great scenery by skipping the first bit though, why do you recommend against the first bit ?

 

[Deleted member 3000]

am I not missing out on great scenery

You will be missing the Matterhorn, Mt. Everest, and the Grand Canyon, for sure.

There is great scenery at every turn. You will miss something if you walk only two weeks. It is hard for someone else to know what you will miss the most. There is a lot to read in the Forum, but it will help you make up your mind.

 

[jpflavin1]

Scubajunky:

Start in Leon and walk to Santiago. This is a beautiful part of the Camino. Many folks start here. Fly into Madrid and take a bus or train to Leon and start walking.

Ultreya,
Joe

 

[scubajunky]

Everything is so subjective isn't it ? I was told this is the most developed, busiest, least scenic stretch of the camino.

 

[fortview]

A pilgrim told me en route that there are as many reasons for walking the camino, as there are pilgrims walking it. This is a cliche but true
So, you will get many ( subjective ) answers to your question . And then one of the answers will resonate with you , and hopefully help you to decide which one is best for you