tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post2006417984911951274..comments2024-03-27T17:51:48.017+00:00Comments on John Hayes Walks: GR1 Sendero Histórico - a ReviewJohn Hayeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-61972926408471902652023-07-31T09:19:10.183+01:002023-07-31T09:19:10.183+01:00Hi Paul, what a nice surprise, lovely to hear from...Hi Paul, what a nice surprise, lovely to hear from you.<br /><br />Christine sends her love and for some reason remembers swimming with you in a very cold lake. I have pictures!<br /><br />Congratulations on your E4 journey, I loved every minute of my trip (nearly), it would be great to have that time again.<br /><br />Let me know how you get on with the GR 1, you have chosen one of the best parts.<br /><br />Best wishes<br />John<br /><br />John Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-26697628563333124802023-07-30T10:32:53.397+01:002023-07-30T10:32:53.397+01:00Hi John,
It's Paul here. I joined you on the V...Hi John,<br />It's Paul here. I joined you on the Via Apina, 2012, from Monguelfo to Villach.<br /><br />I will be doing the 4th stage of the GR1 this sept, with Manuel my friend. Manuel did the whole E4 from Tarifa to Athens Not in one go as you did). I did most of it (about 7,700 of the 8,500 kms) and would have ended up in Athens in June 2022 had I not caught the Covid in Thrapsimi, which forced me to abandon the walk. Manuel's blog on his E4 saga, can be seen here (http://e4destinoatenas.blogspot.com/)<br /><br />John, keep it my friend, maybe we will meet again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-60957876006716501092018-12-22T08:29:49.932+00:002018-12-22T08:29:49.932+00:00Hi Stuart
I'm sure they'll come back to y...Hi Stuart<br /><br />I'm sure they'll come back to you eventually.<br /><br />The weather was good, warm in the daytime, between 15 and 20 degrees I guess. I didn't camp but all over Spain, on the meseta, anything above 600m, it will be cold at night, around freezing in March. I wasn't camping but frost on the ground was common.<br /><br />JohnJohn Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-65774700726659192672018-12-17T10:51:13.480+00:002018-12-17T10:51:13.480+00:00I have tried them but haven't got a response y...I have tried them but haven't got a response yet. I may try their installation account. What were day and night temperatures like when you walked in March? Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02097673834403105822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-57950884393023262192018-12-14T11:53:58.117+00:002018-12-14T11:53:58.117+00:00Hi Stuart
It could be cool at night. Spring does...Hi Stuart<br /><br />It could be cool at night. Spring doesn't come any earlier in most of Spain than it does in the UK because its generally higher. <br /><br />A really nice couple who go by the name of "wildprilgrims" walked the whole route from east to west a couple of years ago and started in March. They were wild camping and did a brilliant blog (reassuringly they also had a great time) so would be good people to contact about temperature and wild camping on the GR1. If you search wild pilgrims you'll find their blog and drop them a note.<br /><br />Have a great trip and send me some pictures.<br /><br />JohnJohn Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-55575352058747214082018-12-13T20:37:36.954+00:002018-12-13T20:37:36.954+00:00Dear John
Thanks for all this really useful inform...Dear John<br />Thanks for all this really useful information. <br />I'm thinking of walking and wild camping the Aragon part of the GR1, especially the Sierra de Guara, in early to mid April next year. Obviously the weather is variable but what kind of night time temperatures might you expect at that time of year?<br /><br />Best wishes, Stuart BowmanStuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02097673834403105822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-46796467504795106462018-10-31T15:51:46.200+00:002018-10-31T15:51:46.200+00:00Not for a while - still plenty of books to sellNot for a while - still plenty of books to sellJohn Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-65489350300747084992018-10-31T11:07:17.092+00:002018-10-31T11:07:17.092+00:00Fascinated by this trail. Is there an update comin...Fascinated by this trail. Is there an update coming soon?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-20523567148258494242017-10-20T18:11:34.103+01:002017-10-20T18:11:34.103+01:00Hi Rachel, September October is an excellent time....Hi Rachel, September October is an excellent time. Lots of people have been walking it this October and the weather has been amazing, even a little hot. Check out the blog on accommodation updates for the latest information on where to stay and if you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask<br /><br />Best wishes<br /><br />JohnJohn Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-17857835970759051892017-10-20T17:51:04.449+01:002017-10-20T17:51:04.449+01:00Hi John,
Thanks for inspiring me to have a go at t...Hi John,<br />Thanks for inspiring me to have a go at the GR1 rather than the Camino de Santiago! I aim to walk in September and early October. I am new to walking so would be interested in your thoughts about the weather (i.e. not too cold or wet!) and availability of accommodation. <br />Thanks, RachelRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01302224966558672551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-58574283486136697422016-09-28T09:05:58.967+01:002016-09-28T09:05:58.967+01:00Sounds like a great trip. You can get my guideboo...Sounds like a great trip. You can get my guidebook on the GR1 from Cicerone.John Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-6146003635257355252016-09-23T10:49:49.458+01:002016-09-23T10:49:49.458+01:00Greetings
ive just come back from canterbury to r...Greetings<br />ive just come back from canterbury to rome..the via francigena. Which guide book do you suggest for the gr1?<br />Thanks<br />kevinomar504https://www.blogger.com/profile/08033278996997845437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-277980239605006352016-07-12T17:14:41.439+01:002016-07-12T17:14:41.439+01:00Congratulations Rob and Debby - I'm so glad yo...Congratulations Rob and Debby - I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I'll be in touch,John Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-78014550957223081852016-07-12T06:39:26.677+01:002016-07-12T06:39:26.677+01:00Hi, John
We did it and we're back in NZ. Along...Hi, John<br />We did it and we're back in NZ. Along the way we made some notes on the Guide about changed GR1 routes, etc. My email is robmccoll@outlook.com. If you wish to contact me by email we could discuss how I could make our notes available to you or Cicerone. Some are edits to your text, some are route changes, others are about accomm. and sevices along the way.<br />What a great trip it was!<br /><br />Rob and DebbyRobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02864229783342953420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-35237479607861811522016-06-04T19:33:03.612+01:002016-06-04T19:33:03.612+01:00Hi Rob and Debby
So pleased to hear it's gon...Hi Rob and Debby <br /><br />So pleased to hear it's gone well. The Cal Petit does great food but just a bit off the track. You've still got some great walking to do and some more very interesting places to stay. The day after tomorrow is a bit of a nuisance I'm afraid!<br /><br /><br />JohnJohn Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-60552639701182118862016-06-04T19:30:49.624+01:002016-06-04T19:30:49.624+01:00Hi Rob and Debby
So pleased to hear it's gon...Hi Rob and Debby <br /><br />So pleased to hear it's gone well. The Cal Petit does great food but just a bit off the track. You've still got some great walking to do and some more very interesting places to stay. The day after tomorrow is a bit of a nuisance I'm afraid!<br /><br /><br />JohnJohn Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-2974368579385053402016-06-04T18:41:14.947+01:002016-06-04T18:41:14.947+01:00Hi John
We're getting along well. 38 days done...Hi John<br />We're getting along well. 38 days done and about 14 to go. It's just great. From snow in Cantabria to heat and thunder in Catalonia. Stunning scenery, and a wonderful variety of accommodation. The guide has been our bible Back Country Navigator on Android has got us out of a few scrapes. Enjoying a beer at Cal Petit Hotel right now. Will send some track updates when we get back home to NZ. <br />Warm regards <br />Rob and DebbyRob McCollnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-83669368165541963122016-04-30T06:55:06.714+01:002016-04-30T06:55:06.714+01:00Hi Jacob
Why not start at the beginning and walk ...Hi Jacob<br /><br />Why not start at the beginning and walk to Reinosa. From Reinosa catch the bus to Bilbao (nice place), another bus to Pamplona and another bus to Olite. It's not as difficult as it sounds. From Olite you can walk to the coast. <br /><br />Good walking<br /><br />JohnJohn Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-38037733471788313982016-04-30T00:41:52.347+01:002016-04-30T00:41:52.347+01:00Hello! I have one month to hike spain and want to ...Hello! I have one month to hike spain and want to do part of the gr 1. I will be camping and hike around 40k a day. I wish i could do the whole thing but i dont have the time - can you reccomend the best stretch of it? Should i miss the beginning, or the end? It all looks awesome! Please give me your opinion on thr best half of the hike, thank youAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06099179379502848015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-44238452176902106042016-04-15T07:14:31.417+01:002016-04-15T07:14:31.417+01:00You're right about the casa rurales, particula...You're right about the casa rurales, particularly if you try and book ahead. They will often open up however if you turn up, go into a local bar and ask. Bit nerve wracking though if you relying on it!John Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-35011174104184454392016-04-15T04:33:35.719+01:002016-04-15T04:33:35.719+01:00Excellent news. I had the impression, but no hard ...Excellent news. I had the impression, but no hard evidence, that the Casa Rurales in some places e.g. Bezanes (Raphael's place),may be seasonal and not necessarily open in winter/early spring. I could get no reply from them, so ended up booking in Campo de Caso.<br />We really appreciate your prompt responses and support.<br />Rob and DebRob McCollnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-7927709110939035432016-04-13T13:37:37.695+01:002016-04-13T13:37:37.695+01:00Hi Rob and Debby
Glad to hear that you're wal...Hi Rob and Debby<br /><br />Glad to hear that you're walking the GR1, I'm sure you will have a great time. <br /><br />I'm afraid I can't give you numbers but I would be surprised if the hotels are full. Hopefully there are more people this year because of the guide but not enough to fill the hotels. You're right booking.com often gives the impression that the hotel is full but I find there is no relation between their availability and actual availability. The only time I've struggled with accommodation are bank holidays, particularly Easter, and occasionally weekends. Casa rurals also are not always open and of course can be booked by a whole party.<br /><br />With these caveats I wouldn't worry.<br /><br />Best wishes<br /><br />JohnJohn Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-45775042094995217882016-04-13T06:19:02.864+01:002016-04-13T06:19:02.864+01:00Hi Rob and Debby
Glad to hear that you're wal...Hi Rob and Debby<br /><br />Glad to hear that you're walking the GR1, I'm sure you will have a great time. <br /><br />I'm afraid I can't give you numbers but I would be surprised if the hotels are full. Hopefully there are more people this year because of the guide but not enough to fill the hotels. You're right booking.com often gives the impression that the hotel is full but I find there is no relation between their availability and actual availability. The only time I've struggled with accommodation are bank holidays, particularly Easter, and occasionally weekends. Casa rurals also are not always open and of course can be booked by a whole party.<br /><br />With these caveats I wouldn't worry.<br /><br />Best wishes<br /><br />JohnJohn Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-86896501916736851522016-04-13T04:06:35.695+01:002016-04-13T04:06:35.695+01:00Hi, John,
Only a week or so before we get on the G...Hi, John,<br />Only a week or so before we get on the GR1. We've booked accommodation for the first week or so after Campo de Caso but are hoping we can book on spec after that. Can you help on two related questions: do you have any ideas of numbers of GR1 walkers starting out this season? And secondly, what sort of general tourist pressure is there in May and June, in other words how likely is it that hotels, etc will be full? Booking.com often gives the impression that hotels are pretty booked up, at least in the Picos area.<br /><br />Best wishes, Rob and Debby McCollRob McCollnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-45418920866923441342016-04-05T10:20:11.760+01:002016-04-05T10:20:11.760+01:00Thanks vey much John. I've now got to the link...Thanks vey much John. I've now got to the link on Viewranger so we're all set. Thanks too for your advice on ATMs &c.<br /><br />Best wishes<br />AdamAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06034672192848251313noreply@blogger.com