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Route: The rst section from St Jean Pied de Port to Logrono
Highlight: I really loved Estella,
a great town with lively squares
and great food, and the hotel
opposite the old church was
amazing. The walk from St Jean
was an exercise in contrasts,
from serene lush valleys to
dramatic barren peaks – with
accompanying mountain weather.
Pamplona offered a uniquely Spanish experience, from bustling town squares and the old town fortress to the ‘running of the bulls’ heritage, through to a truly vibrant
night life of bars with diverse pintxos. The walking from Pamplona right through Puente la Reina to Estella is really interesting – through vineyards, over ridges lined with wind turbines and overlooking a valley of the towns to which you are headed. These are just some of the highlights in this section
cott Kirchner
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Gear Tip: Variable cover is essential: thermals and waterproof coats for the mountains and zip off trekking pants for the lower warmer sections. Good sun protection. Well worn in boots with a second lighter pair of trekking shoes for variation and town wear.
Training/Fitness Tip: Get your feet well walked in and do some hills. It’s not massively hilly but the tter you are, the better; blisters could occur if your feet aren’t attuned to your boots and hardened for walking for some hours at a time.
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Why the Camino Francés
• Walk the full length from St Jean Pied de Port in France to Santiago to experience the contrasts of Northern Spain
• If you’re short on time, start from Sarria to cover the minimum distance required to earn your Compostela
• Experience the real essence of the Camino pilgrim journey as you meet many other travellers from around the world
• Discover the cities of Logroño, Burgos and Leon
• Sample delicious local cuisine which changes as you cross different provinces
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