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The Camino from Sarria to Santiago is, for Viajes Mundiplus, the easiest and most suitable route for beginners. It is the most recommended route for older people and even children. Except for the occasional climb or descent, the rest of the terrain is flat, alternating gravel terrain with forest tracks. This part of the route passes through magical Galician forests. Being the simplest route and the possibility to reach Santiago de Compostela in a week, obtaining the famous Compostela, make this path the most traveled by pilgrims of different nationalities.
Walking the Camino de Santiago is an excellent decision if you want to enjoy any of the routes that lead to Santiago de Compostela even more. Yes, this is the best way to fully experience everything the pilgrimage represents. You will have more time to enjoy incredible landscapes and connect with people who, like you, have come to enjoy a unique experience.
In the following lines, we will give you some tips for walking the Camino de Santiago.
It is important that you consider some recommendations for walking the Camino de Santiago. This way, your experience will be successful, and you will be able to obtain the coveted Compostela. Pay attention to the following tips:
Many people choose to walk the Camino de Santiago, regardless of age. However, this journey requires a minimum level of physical preparation. And going from a sedentary lifestyle to doing some long routes can lead to a bit more fatigue than usual and unnecessary injuries. However, if you hire our services, we will advise you based on your physical capabilities and the number of kilometers you want to walk per day.
That’s why we recommend that you train during the weeks leading up to the adventure. You don’t need to do marathons, but you can choose to take walks around your home.
In addition, you can increase the time each day until you reach at least an average stage that you will do during the pilgrimage. This will allow you to gradually adapt your body to walk the path more easily.
Remember that the average for each stage is around 22 kilometers. In addition, unless you have an agency like Mundiplus to carry your luggage, you will need to carry the backpack on your back.
Speaking of the backpack, this is one of the major concerns for pilgrims who choose to do the Camino de Santiago on foot. However, it’s best to go as lightweight as possible. Keep in mind that on the journey, you’ll be able to wash your clothes at various accommodations. Furthermore, you can purchase some items you may need.
The ideal weight for the backpack is around 5 to 6 kg. If you try to carry more than this weight, you will experience back discomfort within a few kilometers of each stage. As for food, you can choose to bring some energy bars or sweets to replenish sugar.
You can also carry a small medical kit, sunscreen, rain protection, walking poles, some money, and a portable phone charger. Of course, don’t forget the water, about 3 changes of underwear, 3 T-shirts, and a spare pair of pants.
You can also include some basic toiletries such as deodorant, a toothbrush and toothpaste, soap for washing, and a small towel.
It is true that many people will tell you where to walk or not to do this historic journey. However, it’s best for you to choose where to do this pilgrimage. And the truth is that it is, but for an excellent experience, planning the Camino Francés is essential.
So do it at your own pace. It’s not a competition, and you can take the journey at your own pace. We can assure you that you will enjoy a unique experience that you will remember for a lifetime.
Walking along the routes to Santiago de Compostela requires you to think even about the attire you will wear. Remember that it will take you days and a few weeks to complete this journey. You should also consider the time of year you will be walking. For example, in autumn and winter, good warm clothing is essential.
Of course, in spring and summer, you can go lighter, but don’t forget long-sleeved garments to protect yourself from the sun and rain. Also, it is necessary to consider the type of footwear. Many pilgrims opted for hiking boots. However, in recent years, people have chosen to opt for more comfortable and lightweight footwear.
Most of the Jacobean routes can be done with waterproof hiking shoes, as long as the weather is not unfavorable. Remember to do it with shoes that you have already used to prevent blisters.
Don’t rush to do the Camino de Santiago on foot. This is a journey that offers adventurous pleasure and a spiritual experience that is worth enjoying slowly.
So don’t see the routes as a race. It’s a walk surrounded by beautiful villages with interesting stories, cities, valleys, rivers, mountains, fields, and forests that have much to teach you.
This way, you can do the Camino de Santiago in stages if you can’t do it all at once. Many pilgrims have obtained the Compostela after completing the routes in stages in different years.
Remember to carry some accessories in your backpack that can be very useful at specific moments. For example, some earplugs to isolate yourself from noise, like snoring in the hostels.
Likewise, a small rope for hanging clothes, a headlamp for walking at dawn, and a small first aid kit can be very helpful on this type of journey. Also, a knife for preparing sandwiches or peeling fruit can come in handy.
The stamps you collect in your pilgrim passport have both emotional and practical value. In addition, with these stamps, you can demonstrate that you have completed the journey to be awarded the iconic Compostela.
You can associate each stamp with memories of each stage, the hostels, the friends you meet on the route, or the adventures you experience during the journey.
