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Most Spectacular Camino Primitivo Alternative - The Camino Vadiniense - Camino del Norte Variant
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This video covers the Camino Vadiniense, a lesser-known yet captivating route that runs from the picturesque town of Mansilla de las Mulas, near León, to the beautiful Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana in Potes. Stretching approximately 150 km, this Camino takes you on a 6-to-8-day journey through the serene Cantabrian Mountains, charming rural villages, and lush valleys.
The Camino Vadiniense is perfect for adventurers seeking tranquility and breathtaking scenery. It connects the Camino Francés with the Camino Lebaniego, creating a bridge between two legendary pilgrimage routes. Unlike the more traveled Caminos, the Vadiniense offers a peaceful experience, away from the crowds, and immerses pilgrims in northern Spain's rugged natural beauty.
Highlights of the Camino Vadiniense include:
The stunning landscapes of the Picos de Europa, offering a mix of steep climbs and rewarding views.
Quiet, historical towns like Cistierna and Riaño, with opportunities to explore authentic Spanish culture.
The spiritual destination of the Monastery of Santo Toribio, home to the Lignum Crucis, considered the largest surviving piece of Christ’s cross.
If you're looking for a unique pilgrimage with a blend of history, nature, and spiritual depth, the Camino Vadiniense is your perfect path. Take a break from the more crowded routes and embrace this hidden gem!
Vadiniense Stages
00:00. Intro
02:10. Santo Toribio to Espinama
06:25. Espinama to Portilla de la Reina
15:15. Portilla de la Reina to Horcadas
21:33. Horcadas to Cistierna
27:20. Cistierna to Gedrafes
33:50. Gedrafes to Mansilla de las Mulas
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The Most Spectacular Variant of the Camino del Norte - The Camino Lebaniego 2024
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Get Your FREE CAMINO DEL LEBANIEGO PDF GUIDE Free or ask any questions about any camino at: bit.ly/3UgoGqo For more Camino videos click ua-cam.com/channels/1-nrwDRwCO5GDAEE9rDqqw.html Subtitled: English, Español, Deutsch, Italiano, Français, Português, 한국어 , 中文 This video covers this Camino del Norte or Primitivo Variant the Camino Lebaniego goes from San Vicente de la Barquera to the Monasteri...
Camino del Norte - Camino De Santiago - Irun to Santiago de Compostela - September October
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Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! For more Camino videos click ua-cam.com/channels/1-nrwDRwCO5GDAEE9rDqqw.html Get Your FREE CAMINO DEL NORTE PDF GUIDE Free or ask any questions about any camino at: bit.ly/3UgoGqo Subtitled: English, Español, Deutsch, Italiano, Français, Português, 한국어 , 中文 This video covers the Camino del Norte Pilgrimage from Hendaia in France to Santiago de Compostela in S...
Camino de Santiago - French Way - Camino Frances - September - October - 800 km
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Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! For more Camino videos click here: ua-cam.com/channels/1-nrwDRwCO5GDAEE9rDqqw.html Get Your FREE CAMINO FRANCES PDF GUIDE or ask any questions about any camino at: bit.ly/46f5QmH Subtitled: English, Español, Deutsch, Italiano, Français, Português, 한국어 , 中文 This 27 day 795 km walk along the Camino de Santiago Francés or French Way starting in St Jean Pied de P...
Camino Português Central - September - Camino de Santiago Portugal Porto to Santiago de Compostela
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Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! For more Camino videos click here: ua-cam.com/channels/1-nrwDRwCO5GDAEE9rDqqw.html Gat a FREE Camino Português PDF GUIDE or ask any questions about any camino at: : bit.ly/3RRp3oW Subtitled: English, Español, Deutsch, Italiano, Français, Português, 한국어 , 中文 This video is about a 11 day - 260 km walk along the Camino de Santiago Central Português from Porto in...
Via de la Plata 1007 km Seville to Santiago - Camino de Santiago in 37 days vía Sanabres
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Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! For more Camino videos click here: ua-cam.com/channels/1-nrwDRwCO5GDAEE9rDqqw.html Get a FREE VIA de la PLATA PDF guide: bit.ly/3ELIZ6p CC - Subtitled: English, Español, Deutsch, Italiano, Français, Português, 한국어 , 中文 The Camino de Santiago, also known as the Way of St. James, is a network of pilgrimage routes that lead to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compos...
Camino Sanabres - Granja de Moruela to Santiago de Compostela. Camino de Santiago
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Camino Sanabres - Granja de Moruela to Santiago de Compostela. Camino de Santiago
Camino Primitivo 12 Days to Santiago 2023 Subt. Español - September
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Camino Primitivo 12 Days to Santiago 2023 Subt. Español - September
Camino Português - Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela
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Camino Português - Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela
Camino Francés Winter Walk November - December
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Camino Francés Winter Walk November - December

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @joefeinstein6804
    @joefeinstein6804 6 годин тому

    That's a stunning route.

  • @hansthorsten6264
    @hansthorsten6264 День тому

    In what month of the year you did this Camino?

  • @mycustomais
    @mycustomais День тому

    Nice!!

  • @sisters2santiago
    @sisters2santiago 2 дні тому

    Rolf. Thanks for sharing your camino! Researching our next camino for Sept 2025 and thinking of the Primitivo, Vadiniese alone or combined with Lebaniego and maybe the San Salvador. Would you mind sharing your thoughts on these....and if there is another I didn't identify. Ideally, around a 2 week trek. Could consider adding additional time...maybe a bit on the Frances? Not sure. Too many options hahaha

    • @rolfscaminos
      @rolfscaminos День тому

      They are all great caminos... it mostly depends on how long andwhat level of difficulty you are wanting. The Primitivo is 2 weeks and probably the easiest of them all. San Salvador is only 5 days but more difficult.

  • @williethepimp
    @williethepimp 9 днів тому

    "..and the lack of pilgrims". Well said Rolf as I think many of us can understand this comment. Many of us are hikers at heart and the Frances is more like a hike through Benidorm but with less sand. Understanding Camino ways your videos are factual and perfect without the usual self promoting nonsense.

  • @EDUARDORMonje
    @EDUARDORMonje 11 днів тому

    Muchas gracias y feliz Navidad

  • @frankpaulo1956
    @frankpaulo1956 14 днів тому

    Olá Meu nome é Frank Sou brasileiro e gostaria muito de fazer o caminho da prata partindo de Sevilha. Vc pode me ajudar com dicas e sugestões em relação a custos dos albergues, facilidades de albergues, muito aclives e declives . Teu vídeo é muito legal Estou assistindo para fazer o mesmo caminho Parabéns Peregrino

    • @rolfscaminos
      @rolfscaminos 13 днів тому

      No meu site, tenho um PDF com todas as informações e um chatbot que você pode digitar ou falar para obter respostas sobre o Caminho... também em português. O link está na descrição. Bon Camino!

    • @rolfscaminos
      @rolfscaminos 13 днів тому

      link in the description...

  • @thelosttraveller4725
    @thelosttraveller4725 14 днів тому

    Great job Rolf......I will start the same Camino at the end of February.

  • @daltonspecial8336
    @daltonspecial8336 20 днів тому

    Great Videos , thank you !!! , when did you start the Camino Norte, the weather looks great!! Thank you

    • @rolfscaminos
      @rolfscaminos 20 днів тому

      Thank you. I started the last week of August.

  • @thomasthomsen6763
    @thomasthomsen6763 23 дні тому

    Du gehst den Caminho Portugues ab Porto und nicht den Camino Central

    • @rolfscaminos
      @rolfscaminos 22 дні тому

      Ab Porto gibt es 2... Costa oder Central... 😀

    • @thomasthomsen6763
      @thomasthomsen6763 22 дні тому

      @rolfscaminos Nein der Interior/Central zweigt in Coimbra ab

  • @claudioraia7938
    @claudioraia7938 23 дні тому

    If someone wanted to walk the Camino de Santiago on the Via de la Plata alone, what advice would you give them for the trip?

    • @rolfscaminos
      @rolfscaminos 23 дні тому

      Do it! It is amazing Camino.I always walk alone. The key is to stay in Albergues as you will meet other pilgrims. I personally don't like walking with others but do like meeting up with others along the way. You will meet people along the way... and will always run into them either in the evening at the Albergue or a few days later along the way. Be sure to carry snacks and rxtra wazer and maybe a Bocadillo for lunch on the days with no services... there are a few. Buen Camino!

  • @user-pegasus11
    @user-pegasus11 24 дні тому

    And off you go Quasimodo!

  • @garykarapetian6305
    @garykarapetian6305 24 дні тому

    And thank you so much for great video. Really appreciate it. Cheers

    • @rolfscaminos
      @rolfscaminos 24 дні тому

      You are welcome. Glas you enjoyed it.

  • @garykarapetian6305
    @garykarapetian6305 24 дні тому

    Hi Rolf. What was temperature in the morning? Did you went trough Pyrenees? In which part best to using hiking shoes? Sneakers part? Sandals part ?

    • @rolfscaminos
      @rolfscaminos 24 дні тому

      I can't really remember, which means that it wasn't cold. The first day is over you go over the Pyrenees. For the Frances you basically just need Trail runners and some flip flops for the showers etc. I eould not recommend saddles as you probably would get stones into them . I use Nike Trail. My site has a chat bot that can answer most any Camino question. www.rolfscaminos.com

  • @DaisyGirl48
    @DaisyGirl48 26 днів тому

    Loved your drone shots! Thanks for the great share!

    • @rolfscaminos
      @rolfscaminos 26 днів тому

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed them!

  • @mycustomais
    @mycustomais 27 днів тому

    Cool! Thank you!

  • @stberchmans
    @stberchmans 27 днів тому

    Sorry, in the beginning those boots you were wearing looked incredibly uncomfortable and restrictive. Second pair much more comfortable.

    • @rolfscaminos
      @rolfscaminos 27 днів тому

      They are actually very comfortable...and not restrictive at all. But on the Norte's endless asphalt the trail runners are definitely better. I was very glad to have them with once I bent off to the Primitivo as I got tired of all the asphalt....

  • @jenniferbrown6078
    @jenniferbrown6078 Місяць тому

    I too was dismayed when I exited the Norte to the Francais. There are alternate ways into Santiago, and I would urge everyone to research the options. I have so enjoyed these episodes with Ellie and Since, recognized much of the route, and learned about the 300 mile stretch in the middle, which I will walk in 2025. Lovely couple.

  • @EDUARDORMonje
    @EDUARDORMonje Місяць тому

    Hola Rolf's. Me puedes decir la cámara que te está filmando y que va girando a medida que avanzas? Que marca es? Me ha encantado. También llevo 15 Caminos y me suscrito a tus vídeos. Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷

    • @rolfscaminos
      @rolfscaminos Місяць тому

      Hola Eduardo. Enhorabuena a todos los caminos! La camera que uso es la insta360 One R, creo que ya no la venden, ya que cambiaron el modelo la "One RS" pero casi no cambio nada las dos son de 5.6k, asi que no la compre. Hace muy poco sacaron una nueva de 8k que se llama X4 que sería la que recomendaría comprar ahora, aunque es un poco diferente a la One R o RS. Espero que esto te ayude en decidir si te la compras. Buen Camino.

  • @AndrewScott-v4d
    @AndrewScott-v4d Місяць тому

    Absolutely brilliant Rolfe. You have sold it to me, the information and your dialogue is very good. Am 80 next year so will need to get some mileage training in. I have trekking experience having done Everest Base Camp three times but can no longer get insurance for Nepal, so the Camino is very tempting. Thank you for all the info.

    • @rolfscaminos
      @rolfscaminos Місяць тому

      You are welcome. Be sure to visit my website, it has a lot of information and also has a chatbot that can answer pretty much any question you have about the Camino. www.rolfscaminos.com

  • @asprelskcalling1151
    @asprelskcalling1151 Місяць тому

    OMG, this video is my all time favorite 🤩

  • @el_tejon383
    @el_tejon383 Місяць тому

    We did the Fances in September and October in 2022, 32 days of walking. 27 days is amazing. I think next time I will take 37 or so so I can explore some of the towns better. We got into Astorga so late and left so early I never go to see the bishops palace or the cathedral! Buen Camino!

  • @claudioraia7938
    @claudioraia7938 Місяць тому

    In some video footage it seemed like another person was enjoying filming you. How did you manage to make these video shots?

  • @claudioraia7938
    @claudioraia7938 Місяць тому

    Beautiful video describing your Camino on the Via della Plata. Compliments. Can you tell me the model of the Poncho you used on the Camino?

    • @rolfscaminos
      @rolfscaminos Місяць тому

      Thank you. The poncho I used on that camino was from Decatlon.

  • @natalijaoconnell4215
    @natalijaoconnell4215 Місяць тому

    Did it snow on your December leg?

    • @rolfscaminos
      @rolfscaminos Місяць тому

      Yes... It's in the video...;)

  • @JohannDiel
    @JohannDiel Місяць тому

    What month did you do your walk? Thank you.

  • @gailerart3792
    @gailerart3792 Місяць тому

    Thanks Rolf! Great video. Lebaniego and Vadiniense look good for 2026. The alternative being the Torres and Geira or perhaps add the Geira to the first two. Maybe by then you will have hiked the Torres and Geira and it will be an easier choice for me. thanks again

    • @rolfscaminos
      @rolfscaminos Місяць тому

      Thank you! I wish you a Buen Camino!

  • @WayneMelissaTravel
    @WayneMelissaTravel Місяць тому

    Awesome drone footage!

  • @ernestomartiwetzel2059
    @ernestomartiwetzel2059 Місяць тому

    Otro espectacular vídeo de Rolf. Ultreia. 👍🏻❤️

  • @Maureen.walkdontrun
    @Maureen.walkdontrun Місяць тому

    Hi Rolf, What time of year did you walk the Camino Lebaniego? It looks so gorgeous I feel I must add it to the Norte in mid April

    • @rolfscaminos
      @rolfscaminos Місяць тому

      I did it the last week of April.

    • @rolfscaminos
      @rolfscaminos Місяць тому

      It will be a nice break from all the asphalt walking...

  • @rumidude
    @rumidude Місяць тому

    Awesome, awesome, awesome! I want to do this section.

  • @rpratt5383
    @rpratt5383 Місяць тому

    Beautiful video! I may have missed it, but when did you walk this Camino? Weather was quite nice.

    • @rolfscaminos
      @rolfscaminos Місяць тому

      Thank you. I walked it in May. It was great hiking weather.

    • @rpratt5383
      @rpratt5383 Місяць тому

      Thanks. My wife and I were on the Camino Francés at that time and arrived in Santiago 26 May. What a wonderful experience. Thanks for sharing your journeys.

    • @rolfscaminos
      @rolfscaminos Місяць тому

      My walk was the 1st week of May... so a bit earlier.

  • @racoicaro
    @racoicaro Місяць тому

    Enhorabuena. Sigo tus hermosos vídeos y descubro bellezas de mi país. He hecho El Camino Francés, Portugués y Primitivo; pero a tu lado soy un aficionado. Gracias por todo; por tus vídeos y amor a España.

    • @rolfscaminos
      @rolfscaminos Місяць тому

      Muchas gracias! Me alegra que te gusten mis vídeos.

  • @breezyistea2251
    @breezyistea2251 Місяць тому

    Greetings from Taiwan 😊. I enjoy your videos a lot and hope to do the Camino too.

    • @rolfscaminos
      @rolfscaminos Місяць тому

      Glad to hear that you liked the video and wish you many Buen Camios!!

  • @fredgolli4813
    @fredgolli4813 Місяць тому

    Hallo Rolf, schön, wieder von Dir zu hören. Was für ein wunderbarer Weg und was für ein wunderschönes Video. Ich bin im Oktober mal wieder auf dem Camino Frances unterwegs gewesen. Ich habe diesen Weg schon mal 2008 gemacht und war erschrocken über die Kommerzialisierung jetzt. Dir wünsche ich weiterhin tolle weitere nicht so überlaufene Caminowege! Grüße aus Deutschland! 🇩🇪

    • @rolfscaminos
      @rolfscaminos Місяць тому

      Vielen Dank für deinen Kommentar! Es stimmt, der Camino hat sich seit damals sicherlich sehr verändert. Es ist beeindruckend, wie er sich über die Jahre entwickelt hat. Ich freue mich sehr, dass dir das Video gefallen hat und hoffe, es hat ein bisschen Camino-Gefühl vermittelt. Buen Camino! 😊

  • @thomasthomsen6763
    @thomasthomsen6763 Місяць тому

    Och die sissy braucht decken in der albergue....

  • @mycustomais
    @mycustomais Місяць тому

    Fantastic video. Definitely looks like an amazing Camino. Thank you!

  • @rrm8958
    @rrm8958 Місяць тому

    Ese camino será mi próximo destino, pero yo no llegaré a Mansilla de las Mulas, cuando esté en Cistierna haré la última parte del camino olvidado y llegaré a Ponferrada para hacer el camino de Invierno hasta Santiago

    • @rolfscaminos
      @rolfscaminos Місяць тому

      Super! Solo me encontré con 2 peregrinos y ellos hicieron esa ruta. Te deseo un Buen Camino!

  • @faaradar
    @faaradar Місяць тому

    Just curious. Your backpack seems pretty big and you do some long hikes. How much does your pack weigh? Do you have any videos on packing list or tips?

    • @rolfscaminos
      @rolfscaminos Місяць тому

      My backpack is larger than normal as I carry a bunch of extras including a drone so I can film these videos. My pack ends up at about 11 kg including the 2 kg of extra equipment. I do not have any videos but on my site I have a packing list. www.rolfscaminos.com

  • @christiankreps5920
    @christiankreps5920 Місяць тому

    Lovely video - I am planning to walk the Primitivo next May. Thanks for sharing. (By the way, no need for apostrophe in "caminos")

    • @rolfscaminos
      @rolfscaminos Місяць тому

      Thank you and thanks for the correction. I wish you a Buen Camino! By the way I have a PDF of the Primitivo and a chat bot on my site that can answer pretty much any of your questions. www.rolfscaminos.com

  • @stevehaig1804
    @stevehaig1804 Місяць тому

    Wonderful video! Thanks so much for the memories!

    • @rolfscaminos
      @rolfscaminos Місяць тому

      You are welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @kierancrozier4396
    @kierancrozier4396 Місяць тому

    hi rolf kieran from ireland here hope your well , realy good tube c ya on the road some where again

  • @barrysmith7710
    @barrysmith7710 Місяць тому

    Thanks for the video, Rolf. I particluarly enjoy the parts where you show something of the the towns where you stop, not so much in this video, though I did enjoy the part about Lugo, one of the nicest, most unknown (shhh!!!) historical towns in Spain.

  • @barrysmith7710
    @barrysmith7710 Місяць тому

    Fabulous stuff, thank you! Did you think when crossing that bridge into Ribadeo what that must be like if you have vertigo? I crossed it the whole way hodling onto the fence by the road, walking sideways, hiperventilating all the way, and the amount of tears I shed after, and the weeks after from time to time, well... the most traumatic experience of my life. Next time I take a taxi! Anybody else with vertigo ever crossed that bridge?

    • @rolfscaminos
      @rolfscaminos Місяць тому

      Thank you! The bridge was pretty impressive... luckily I don't suffer from vertigo.

  • @EDUARDORMonje
    @EDUARDORMonje Місяць тому

    Este Camino en que mes ocurrió? Puede ser Mayo? Tanto frío hace en ese mes? Yo comenzaré en Salamanca en fin de Abril de 2025. Aguardo tu respuesta. Excelente video, con todos los detalles. Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷

    • @rolfscaminos
      @rolfscaminos Місяць тому

      Gracias. Empecé la primera semana de Marzo. Te deseo un Buen Camino! En mi página tengo muchas guías que te podran ayudar y un chat bot que te puede contar cualquier pregunta que tengas sobre el Camino.

    • @EDUARDORMonje
      @EDUARDORMonje 11 днів тому

      Gracias por tu atención. Feliz Navidad

  • @barrysmith7710
    @barrysmith7710 Місяць тому

    Fantastic video, thank you so much, it really brings back memories of when I did it...memories which never fade. Very well-paced and edited video, I must say, good work! Un saludo desde Sevilla!

    • @rolfscaminos
      @rolfscaminos Місяць тому

      Thank you very much, very much appreciated!

  • @svetazolina7726
    @svetazolina7726 Місяць тому

    Dear Rolf, thank you so much for your videos and guides of the Caminos! Very inspiring and very useful! Used the guide during the planning of my small Camino Sanabres from Ourense to Santiago de Compostela this November! It was very very cool!

    • @rolfscaminos
      @rolfscaminos Місяць тому

      Glad to hear you like the video and guide. I have now added a chat bot that can answer most any Camino question to my site even fromwhatsapp. The link is in the description or just go to www.rolfscaminos.com

  • @Bemberrrr
    @Bemberrrr Місяць тому

    Loved this video, I am super excited to walk the Vía de la Plata next March!!

    • @rolfscaminos
      @rolfscaminos Місяць тому

      Glad you enjoyed the video. Be sure to download my PDF guide as it has all the places I recommend along the way. The link is in the description. There is also a chat bot on the download site that can answer most all of your questions. I wish you a Buen Camino!

  • @thomasmckay
    @thomasmckay Місяць тому

    great video(s)! i'm motivated for 2025

  • @thomasmckay
    @thomasmckay Місяць тому

    What map app are you using? Do you recommend it?

    • @rolfscaminos
      @rolfscaminos Місяць тому

      I use the Buen Camino app... Highly recommend it. If you have more questions I have a chatbot on my site that can answer pretty much any Camino question. www.rolfscaminos.com