Question about the Camino de Santiago from the Basque Country

Hello, I’d love some advice on doing the Camino de Santiago—or part of it. Best,

Hi! There are plenty of websites that’ll help you out. Just Google it too.

thanks so much, Mitch! but I thought there’d be more detailed reviews and especially some great tips on the forum

thanks a lot mitch but I thought that on the forum there were more precise opinions and especially good tips

Actually, you're right in principle. First, read up on St. James's Way, get an idea, and then plan your route before asking for advice. Preparing for the Camino takes quite a while in advance. It's not just a hike—it's above all a philosophical, even esoteric and/or religious journey.

Have a good trip.

I know all that, thanks. This is a personal journey and I’ll do it, but I’m looking for advice from hikers and pilgrims. Best regards,

Hello, I’d like some advice on doing the Camino de Santiago or part of it. Best regards,

Hi, we can’t really answer this question for the simple reason that hiking is quite physical, and we can’t put ourselves in your shoes. Given that there aren’t too many significant elevation changes—unlike, say, the Alps—the Camino is relatively accessible. As for accommodation, well, you’ll need to plan your route using a map. And if needed, book some hostels. As for the trails, they’re pretty well-marked, so there’s no risk of getting lost. Oh, and that member’s photo of a beach is gorgeous—it’s dreamy! 🙂

yes, we’d love to start from the Basque Country first

yes we’d love to start from the Basque Country first

Oh, well, you’re actually doing it backwards. A pretty original route! 😉

hi mitch I didn’t know that starting from the Basque Country—St-Jean-Pied-de-Port—to Santiago was the reverse route oh well 😮

mitch hello I didn’t know that going from the Basque Country—St Jean Pied de Port—to Santiago was the reverse route oh well

Okay, so you’re only doing part of the Camino then. I misunderstood. How much time are you planning for this stretch from St Jean to Santiago?

Yeah, yeah, we’d rather just do this section—it’s already pretty long. I have no idea where my questions about the durations are coming from.

yes yes we prefer to do just this section, which is already quite long I have no idea where my questions about durations came from

Between St Jean and Santiago, 730 kilometers on foot. For a fit person, maxing out at 20 km per day is still very long... And at 15 km per day... Do the math. Plus, it’s not exactly flat over there. Generally, the Camino is done in stages of 7/8 days. It’s up to you to assess your current physical condition.

Best regards.

I walked the Norte a few years ago 4 weeks of hiking starting from Irun all the way to Santiago The most wonderful trail there is Watch out for unexpected things (weather, hostels sometimes full, tendonitis in the Basque Country with quite a bit of elevation gain) Have a great trip in sometimes wild countryside if you like solitude…

thanks so much

thanks so much

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