Camino de Santiago - Camino Primitivo 2023 - Day 5: Hospitales Route

[@anxomillaraveiga9404]

Very nive video is magic land

[@Gettinglostonthetrail]

Thanks Anxo for watching. The Camino is a magical place for grownup to explore with amazing view and history.

[@deborahalvarado-duran7573]

Do you remember where you stayed at? I want a private room after a long day too. I will be going in a couple of weeks.

[@Gettinglostonthetrail]

Casa de Aldea Araceli (in Berducedo). 50 euro a night. Restaurant and bar down on first floor. For a long day hike I think it's worth it to splurge yourself. I'm excited to hear about your upcoming adventure. Hope the weather is in your favor. Buen Camino.

[@walkyourowncamino]

This was one of the best etapas I’ve ever done. Breathtaking views!

[@Gettinglostonthetrail]

Longest day on the Primitivo for me, but so worth it. I got lucky with gorgeous weather, not foggy. Amazing views! I think majority of peregrino wanting to do the Hospitales route, I don’t blame them.

[@walkyourowncamino]

@@Gettinglostonthetrail same for me. I am so grateful the day was just perfect.

[@christinetaggart2715]

You may be a slow hiker, but you get maximum enjoyment! Loving your leisurely travels, Buon Camino, Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

[@Gettinglostonthetrail]

I’m savoring every moment while I’m still on it. I still don’t understand how other can just glance and take off. There are so many beautiful thing that captured my attention and I literally had to stop to absorb it. For me the Camino is being in the moment, not like every day I get to experience this awesome journey. Everyone is different, but as for me “I am slow” and I love it. LOL. Thanks for watching Christine.

[@COGmercy]

Slow and steady...love the mountain views.

[@Gettinglostonthetrail]

“Slow and steady”. Not like everyday you get to be on the Camino. Why rush when you have amazing views and trail all to yourself. Truly awesome day to hike. Thanks for watching.

[@franciscosanjosebarrero8538]

so happy to see you enjoying it... it hurts when I got overtaken but it teaches us patience and determination. Well done guy!

[@Gettinglostonthetrail]

True so true Francisco. The Camino do teaches us so many lessons. Patience and determination are a must to keep pushing forward. I enjoyed everyday while on the Camino. “Limping all the way to Santiago.” Thanks for watching. Buen Camino!

[@lizdg3892]

I’m traveling vicariously through you. I’ve done the French way on foot the the Portuguese via bicycle. Miss it. This would be a fun one to do. Just found, liked and subscribed. ❤🎉

[@Gettinglostonthetrail]

Thanks Liz! Primitivo, definitely a must. Such a challenging trail with so much history and beauty. Not an easy Camino, but when well prepare it will all work out nicely. I hope you’ll get to experience Camino magic again sooner. Buen Camino.

[@mariannejacot1668]

you are a brave man and in spite of fatigue and stony path, i remember paths like this from chammonix in france coming down from lake blanc and of the brevent. and still you are happy. and what i like the most apart from your cheerful ways is that for the first time in my watching the hospitaler route and i have watched many, i saw it in detail, how far it is, how much it goes uphill and how rocky the path downhill is and how far the whole hike. you have really worked hard. buen camino and love from germany

[@Gettinglostonthetrail]

Awesome thanks for such kind words. I hope future peregrino can watch and have an idea of what the challenge will be like if they were to do the Hospitales. Fatigue definitely was there, no choice but to keep on pushing forward. A day well spent! Thanks Marianne.

[@mariannejacot1668]

@@Gettinglostonthetrail thank you for your answer

[@mariaguth7694]

Great disposition you have!! I would like to know what is the name of the little hotel you found. I will be doing the camino Primitivo next month. Thank you!

[@Gettinglostonthetrail]

Casa de Aldea Araceli (in Berducedo). 50 euro a night. Restaurant and bar down on first floor. For a long day hike I think it’s worth it to splurge yourself. I’m excited to hear about your upcoming adventure. Buen Camino to you my fellow peregrino.

[@mariaguth7694]

@@Gettinglostonthetrail indeed it is a great reward. Thank you so much!

[@estellagutierrez4615]

I'm a very slow walker also... i use both pols.. my physical therapist showed me how to use both pols.. I walked the Frances it only took me52 days . i carried my own back pack also I'm 81.. I train d for my Camino.. .. now i want to do thePrimitivo.. i need your help ... the information of where to start ... how long.... where do i finish. Bueno Camino"

[@Gettinglostonthetrail]

Anything is possible. Slow and steady is our model. I did the Camino Frances in 2022 and got to say Camino Primitivo is challenging. The town are more spread apart and forces you to complete the section with only some to none support vs. Camino Frances where there are abundant. Camino Primitivo start in Oviedo and end in Santiago. Will take 12-14 days to complete. From Oviedo to Lugo is beautiful, but trail can be challenging. From Lugo to Santiago is mostly road walking. Camino Primitivo merge into Camino Frances in Melide. From Melide and onward is where it gets overcrowded and busy. Congrats on your health and seeking more Camino. You keep inspiring. Buen Camino!

[@ayongkot]

How far is the peak of Hispitales route to nearby town Berducedo?

[@Gettinglostonthetrail]

The total mileage is 27.4, but if you start back in Campiello, it is about 5.4 kilometers more, at a total of 32.8. The highest point is over 1200 meters (about 3900 feet) at about 11.4 kilometers from Campiello. (32.8 - 11.4 = 21.4 km left to Berducedo. A very long and difficult day! This is why many pilgrims have an overnight stop in Pola de Allande.

[@NovoAXginger]

So, the hospitales route is a stage of the primitivo?

[@Gettinglostonthetrail]

On day 5, you have a choice. Hospitales route or the other route. Hospitales takes you through the mountain with no services available. That means carry double the water and food supplies. Only do it with great weather or when not foggy. Wonderful trail/hike. Beautiful weather that day. Challenging but oh so worth it.

[@NovoAXginger]

@@Gettinglostonthetrail oh ok. Got it!

[@jaimearnau2013]

How cold was it?

[@Gettinglostonthetrail]

White frost early morning on top, but quickly melted around noon. As ascended my layers came off due to big incline. Overall, beautiful clear day!

[@jaimearnau2013]

Where did you stay en Berducedo?

[@Gettinglostonthetrail]

@@jaimearnau2013 Casa de Aldea Araceli (in Berducedo). 50 euro a night. Restaurant and bar down on first floor.

[@estellagutierrez4615]

what time of year.?

[@Gettinglostonthetrail]

Hi Estella. It was the end of March. Weather was not bad. Only one day of light rain. Overall, great hiking weather.

[@estellagutierrez4615]

sorry to see your not using your polls righet you are dragging it or them..

[@Gettinglostonthetrail]

This trekking pole have a handle on top which I preferred. Just like a cane. I know with the hiking poles you slip your hand under the loop and hold it. I hiked slow and steady so this style of poles holding works for me. Thanks for watching Estella.