Travel to Oviedo: tips and experiences for the start of the Camino Primitivo
How do I get to Oviedo? We flew from Frankfurt to Madrid because the flight was cheaper and from…
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Asturias – A Region of Contrasts
Asturias is located in northern Spain, between the Cantabrian Sea and the Picos de Europa mountains. The region is characterized by its diverse landscapes: green hills, rugged mountains, and a wild coastline define its scenery. Often referred to as “Green Spain,” Asturias offers plenty of opportunities to explore nature on foot. Hiking in Asturias Asturias…
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Camino Primitivo – Section 1 – Oviedo to Paladin
Starting point: The Cathedral of San Salvador in Oviedo After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, we made our way to the starting point of the Camino Primitivo, the Cathedral of San Salvador in Oviedo. This cathedral has a special significance for pilgrims and many quote the well-known motto: “He who goes to Santiago and…
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Tour du Mont-Blanc – Stage 8 – Tré-le-Champ nach Les Houches
The day started relaxed at 8am. We only had to walk a short 20 kilometers today and then we would be at our destination, just a short walk to the car. We were so euphoric to be able to finish the tour today on this last beautiful day before the snow. When I left the…
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Tour du Mont-Blanc – Etappe 6 – La Fouly to Col de la Forclaz
Today was the sixth stage of our Tour du Mont Blanc. From our campsite, we set off on a 28-kilometre hike with an elevation gain of 1400 meters towards Col de la Forclaz. The first few kilometers took us through a picturesque Swiss landscape with green meadows and charming mountain villages. Despite the cloudy sky,…
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Tour du Mont-Blanc – Etappe 5 – Chalet Val Ferret nach La Fouly
Today it was time to sleep in again and have a leisurely breakfast in front of the tent. The first bus to take us back to the trail didn’t leave until 8 a.m., and the stage we had planned to La Fouly was just 14 km long. The bus was packed – not only were…
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Tour du Mont-Blanc – Stage 4 – Courmayeur nach Chalet Val Ferret
As breakfast was already included in the hotel room, we had a good excuse to start the day slowly. We met up at 8 a.m. and hit the buffet. Shortly afterwards, Maciek set off again as he had a somewhat tight schedule. I took my time to finish packing my things and did a bit…
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Tour du Mont-Blanc – Stage 3 – Les Chapieux nach Courmayeur
Today our hiking group split up. Due to the bad weather and the ongoing thunderstorm warning, I wanted to get over the 2500 m high pass from France to Italy, which was still over 5 km away, as quickly as possible without missing a single meter of the trail. My parents, on the other hand,…
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Tour du Mont-Blanc – Stage 2 – Bivouac area at Les Chapieux
The rain lasted all night, but fortunately stopped when the call of nature drove me out of the tent to the toilet block. We had planned to start our day early and finish early at a campsite after just 13 km. The weather was set to deteriorate again – not only rain, but also thunderstorms…
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Tour du Mont-Blanc – Stage 1 – Les Houches nach Bivouac area
On the first day, we headed to the starting point from the campsite where we had spent the night and where we wanted to park our car for the next eight days. This was a little frustrating, as we had already walked past here the evening before on our way to the supermarket. However, you…
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