already found the yellow arrows crossing the Alcarria by Camilo Jose Cela (Journey to the Alcarria ) and Camino del Cid . Since then, La Ruta de la Lana was among the first posts, I plan to go by other roads to Santiago. I have known riders who have made up to ten times the French Way. Despite growing and you discover new details that have been overlooked in the past and met wonderful people, do not share this fixation, when there are many possibilities within the Iberian Peninsula.
Although most of the information found describes the journey from Cuenca, in particular from Monteagudo de las Salinas (starting point of the first pilgrimage documented by Francisco Patiño), I decided to start in Almansa, connection point Road East, Route I made in 2005.
A bit of history.
Traditionally is considered as a starting point of the Wool Road Monteagudo de las Salinas, he came from Francisco Patino, who performed the first documented journey from there in 1624, to thank the St. James that he had saved his life twice. The itinerary is not well documented because only mention two places already well advanced in the French Road (Astorga and Molinaseca). Without clear sources, the road follows the one in the Highway Code Alonso de Meneses , in the sixteenth century, which goes directly to Burgos Basin, and in times of Patiño must be very busy.
is called "The Wool Road "that ran widely used ways of transhumance in the Middle Ages to the thriving trade in wool from merino sheep. This was the path followed by the shearers of La Mancha to Burgos, great commercial capital of wool in the centuries XVI and XVII, where it was transported to Galicia, and then by ship to England.
Matches
many sections of ancient Roman roads and passes close to important places in Roman times, as in Soria or Clunia Tiermes Sulpicia in Quintanarraya . Some of the places have cidiano character, as the Cid's travels, the reverse path of exile, and San Esteban, Alcubilla, fear or Atienza. The last reference, this time literary relates to travel by Camilo Jose Cela by Alcarria, as Tetas de Viana, Trillo and Cifuentes.
Description:
Mountain Bike ride with panniers from Almansa, Cuenca through to Burgos along the Camino de Santiago Ruta de la Lana. Includes a link to the Camino de Levante, in Almansa, properly called the Wool Road in Monteagudo de las Salinas.
Date: 17 to 25 April 2011.
Although most of the information found describes the journey from Cuenca, in particular from Monteagudo de las Salinas (starting point of the first pilgrimage documented by Francisco Patiño), I decided to start in Almansa, connection point Road East, Route I made in 2005.
A bit of history.
Traditionally is considered as a starting point of the Wool Road Monteagudo de las Salinas, he came from Francisco Patino, who performed the first documented journey from there in 1624, to thank the St. James that he had saved his life twice. The itinerary is not well documented because only mention two places already well advanced in the French Road (Astorga and Molinaseca). Without clear sources, the road follows the one in the Highway Code Alonso de Meneses
is called "The Wool Road "that ran widely used ways of transhumance in the Middle Ages to the thriving trade in wool from merino sheep. This was the path followed by the shearers of La Mancha to Burgos, great commercial capital of wool in the centuries XVI and XVII, where it was transported to Galicia, and then by ship to England.
Matches
many sections of ancient Roman roads and passes close to important places in Roman times, as in Soria or Clunia Tiermes Sulpicia in Quintanarraya . Some of the places have cidiano character, as the Cid's travels, the reverse path of exile, and San Esteban, Alcubilla, fear or Atienza. The last reference, this time literary relates to travel by Camilo Jose Cela by Alcarria, as Tetas de Viana, Trillo and Cifuentes.
Description:
Mountain Bike ride with panniers from Almansa, Cuenca through to Burgos along the Camino de Santiago Ruta de la Lana. Includes a link to the Camino de Levante, in Almansa, properly called the Wool Road in Monteagudo de las Salinas.
Date: 17 to 25 April 2011.
Duration: 9 days.
Travelers: Alone.
Total distance: 590 kilometers .
Daily average: 65 Km , 690 vertical meters and 4:43 hours of pedaling.
Track: http://es.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=1647343
Photos: https: / / picasaweb .google.com / zinaztli / RutaDeLaLanaAlmansaBurgos #
Profile.
Stages.
stage design has been conditioned by the possibility to find accommodation easily and economically, and the existence of pilgrim shelters. Two stages have a shorter mileage, which ends in Cuenca (quietly to visit the city) and ending in Mecerreyes (it would be possible to arrive on the day at Burgos, but it would be a really long stage also has Mecerreyes one of the best hostels I know).
I'm pretty satisfied with the arrangement of the stages, although I would have liked to stop somewhere (as Atienza, San Esteban de Gormaz or Santo Domingo de Silos).
Stages have been as follows:
Track: http://es.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=1647343
Photos: https: / / picasaweb .google.com / zinaztli / RutaDeLaLanaAlmansaBurgos #
Profile.
Stages.
stage design has been conditioned by the possibility to find accommodation easily and economically, and the existence of pilgrim shelters. Two stages have a shorter mileage, which ends in Cuenca (quietly to visit the city) and ending in Mecerreyes (it would be possible to arrive on the day at Burgos, but it would be a really long stage also has Mecerreyes one of the best hostels I know).
I'm pretty satisfied with the arrangement of the stages, although I would have liked to stop somewhere (as Atienza, San Esteban de Gormaz or Santo Domingo de Silos).
Stages have been as follows:
01. Almansa-Villamalea.
02. Villamalea-Monteagudo de las Salinas. 03. Monteagudo de las Salinas Basin.
II. Cuenca and Guadalajara.
04. Cuenca-Salmerón.
05. Salmerón-Mandayona.
06. Mandayona-Retortillo de Soria.
III. For Soria and Burgos.
07. Soria-Quintanarraya Retortillo.
08. Quintanarraya-Mecerreyes.
09. Mecerreyes-Burgos.
Source:
- Amigos del Camino de Santiago de Cuenca . Web with full details of the route from Monteagudo de las Salinas.
- Amigos del Camino de Santiago de Albacete and Pilgrim Association of Albacete . Websites that complement the above for the tour up to Albacete Monteagudo de las Salinas.
- Mundicamino . Information on the Wool Road well-organized.
Bibliography:
- La Ruta de la Lana . Burgos Basin. Editorial Alfonsipolis. Only book that I found on the Wool Track. Reference has been run though a little old, and many sections have been changed to prevent the asphalt. Much of the information has been used by friends of Cuenca for their description. Fairly inexpensive (6 €).
- Guide to Traditional Ways. Junta de Castilla y León. Free book published by the Junta de Castilla y León and other roads that briefly describes the Wool Track. can be downloaded or ordered TurismoCastillayLeon.com any tourist office of the Board.
Day longer: in distance has been Almansa-Villamalea with 96 kilometers, but were the same as 6:30 am the day pedaling Salmerón-Mandayona.
Best day: Although there are days with spectacular stretches as Júcar Alcalá step or Basin and Caracena Canyon, I'll stick with the day-Mecerreyes Quintanarraya by welcome received by the people of these villages.
Worst day: Salmerón-Mandayona . Sections sticky mud really hard time and very unstable with several downpours.
Worst headache: tranches with sticky clay mud.
Mayor error: I've been busier than it should with the idea of \u200b\u200bnot finishing in Burgos.
unexpected surprise: Find pilgrim shelters to sleep in many people, but above all the friendliness of the people in many places, especially in Salmerón, and Mecerreyes Quintanarraya.
unexpected surprise: Find pilgrim shelters to sleep in many people, but above all the friendliness of the people in many places, especially in Salmerón, and Mecerreyes Quintanarraya.
Physical problems: None.
Mechanical problems: none Graves. The accumulated mud has given me a problem solved with a good cleaning. Not a single puncture.
Accidents: None.
Orientation: The yellow arrow signal is pretty good but uneven, as there are areas where it is somewhat insufficient. Needless to say, the previous work and the gps I have been very helpful. On websites Friends of the Camino de Santiago de Cuenca , Pilgrim Association of Albacete and Mundicamino roadbook are available and detailed descriptions. The biggest problem is that there are stretches where there is still no definite schedule, and that changes to avoid conflicting sections or kilometers of asphalt looking for the best route.
Photo: compact camera Panasonic DMC-FS15 Memory Card 16 Gb
Orientation: The yellow arrow signal is pretty good but uneven, as there are areas where it is somewhat insufficient. Needless to say, the previous work and the gps I have been very helpful. On websites Friends of the Camino de Santiago de Cuenca , Pilgrim Association of Albacete and Mundicamino roadbook are available and detailed descriptions. The biggest problem is that there are stretches where there is still no definite schedule, and that changes to avoid conflicting sections or kilometers of asphalt looking for the best route.
Photo: compact camera Panasonic DMC-FS15 Memory Card 16 Gb
Accommodation: Although the idea was, as in other trips, go to hostels and pensions economic, have found places where we offer hospitality to pilgrims. Hostels and pensions in Almansa-booked to ensure the site from home, "Villamalea-sinned-beginner, Cuenca and Retortillo Soria-no host pilgrimage, pilgrim Home Social Center in Monteagudo de las Salinas and Mandayona-no no choice of accommodation, "Shelter Quintanarraya wayfarers, Mecerreyes and Burgos, and reception in a private home in Salmon, no other accommodation option, you can also sleep in the Social Centre. Although in many cases Spartan (floor and toilets) is very grateful for the assistance offered by local councils to house the pilgrims. Make mention of The Crow in Mecerreyes Hostel, newly opened, one of the best I have slept in all my roads to Santiago.
Power: always carry a light for the path (dried fruit or energy bars). Always as well once a day (lunch or dinner menu), for the rest shot supermarket. To carry a Camelback water 2 liters.
Bike: FeltQ800.
Bike: FeltQ800.
Components: Shimano Dehor XT disc brakes Shimano hydraulic Dehor; Shock Rock Shox Recon 351 front, Shimano SLX, Shimano XT Cassette 11/34 (changed along the chain before the trip); Covers Hutchinson Cobra (front) Maxxis Larsen (back); cameras Slime puncture, Mavic MX117 MavicCrossline front and rear; SPZ Rival 143 saddle, clipless pedals. Baggage
: 2 rear panniers Ortlieb Back Roller Plus mounted on a trasportín Topeak Super Tourist DX-Disc, Topeak pannier and handlebar bag Camelback Cloud Walker.
: 2 rear panniers Ortlieb Back Roller Plus mounted on a trasportín Topeak Super Tourist DX-Disc, Topeak pannier and handlebar bag Camelback Cloud Walker.
Parts: Multitool Topeak Alien II Topeak Mini G Pump, Lube Finish Line, a couple of boxes of patches, a camera, duct tape, clamps, 1 set of brake pads and pin on the rear derailleur.
Cycling Team: 2 jerseys, 2 shorts culottes, leggings, long sleeved jacket, windbreaker WindStop, gore-tex rain jacket, short gloves, long gloves, helmet and shoes for clipless pedals.
Clothing: windbreaker jacket, thin lining, long pants, shoes, 2 short-sleeved shirts and 2 pairs.
Clothing: windbreaker jacket, thin lining, long pants, shoes, 2 short-sleeved shirts and 2 pairs.
Other: Ferrino Sleeping bag and mat HL-Micro Therm-a-rest Z Lite (essential to be able to sleep in the Social Centres), slippers, towel, pot of gel, sponge, comb, brush and toothpaste, trap theft, silk bag-savanna, sunglasses, front tikka, mobile phone chargers, several, a couple of spare batteries for GPS, pen and notebook.
baggage weight: panniers and handlebar bag: 13.4 kg Bicycle: 14.3 kg
One way: Bus company Alsa (Group Enatcar). no problem to take the bike (as always, with the wheels removed and put in a bag) but with some stress to get her into the trunk. I leave on Saturday before Easter, the Southern Bus Station is chock-full with people leaving for the Mediterranean, and the bus is full. Price: € 21.62 plus 10 € of extra for the bike. Travel time: 4:30 hours.
Round Trip: also with Alsa and trouble with the bike. Price: € 16.70 plus 10 € of extra for the bike. Travel Time: 2:45 am. In Madrid ends at the bus station on Avenida de America, so I got to ride to Atocha to catch the suburban to get home.
Round Trip: also with Alsa and trouble with the bike. Price: € 16.70 plus 10 € of extra for the bike. Travel Time: 2:45 am. In Madrid ends at the bus station on Avenida de America, so I got to ride to Atocha to catch the suburban to get home.
Meteorology: I can not say you have had bad luck with the weather. The first few days have been pretty good (some clouds and a good temperature) with a tailwind. In recent days, the storm that has spoiled the holiday for many people, especially in the south and west (suspended in Seville processions held continuously for over 60 years). Fortunately, except for some rain, rain has been sporadic, accompanied by mild temperatures. The problem was the mud has been formed in some areas.
Roads: Most travel is done by agricultural roads, generally in good condition, although cyclability can be compromised by the presence of muddy . Until Basin hardly hits the road. There are some long stretches of road always local, with little or no traffic. Mention that there is a section of trail that cycling can offer but little difficulty, for example, passage de la Hoz Júcar Júcar Alcalá, and above all the sections of the Tetas de Viana, the Canyon and the rise Caracena Puerto de la Pela (I did by car). There are always variant road.
Relief: is quite smooth without any major port. Needless to say that there is a hard stretch but not too long.
Roads: Most travel is done by agricultural roads, generally in good condition, although cyclability can be compromised by the presence of muddy . Until Basin hardly hits the road. There are some long stretches of road always local, with little or no traffic. Mention that there is a section of trail that cycling can offer but little difficulty, for example, passage de la Hoz Júcar Júcar Alcalá, and above all the sections of the Tetas de Viana, the Canyon and the rise Caracena Puerto de la Pela (I did by car). There are always variant road.
Relief: is quite smooth without any major port. Needless to say that there is a hard stretch but not too long.
suitable season: Spring and autumn . In Albacete, Cuenca and Guadalajara summers can be hot. In Cuenca, Soria and Burgos, much of the route is between 900 and 1,200 meters of continental climate zones so the winters can be quite cold.
Some considerations for cyclists As I have always tried to follow as closely the route marked with yellow arrows, avoiding road alternatives. Apart from the odd place on time, the route includes two long stretches of road (crossing the Tetas de Viana and Caracena Canyon) that may force us to put the foot down and push the bike. Due to the type of soil (clay and loam) in much of the trail the rain can make many roads impassable.
Useful Files: To carry out the trip, I prepared a series documents and files that can be useful for future bikers to be making the trip. You can download Megaupload . They are: Tracks in. Gpx stage made; Guides Word format (AACS guide Albacete, AACS Guide Basin and Mundicamino Guide) compiled from the information in their websites) General maps obtained from the province that can be downloaded from the web the CNIG ;'s tour to see during the trip made with the CompeGPS Land, and two files. gdb, one prepared before the trip and another stage of your route.
Useful Files: To carry out the trip, I prepared a series documents and files that can be useful for future bikers to be making the trip. You can download Megaupload . They are: Tracks in. Gpx stage made; Guides Word format (AACS guide Albacete, AACS Guide Basin and Mundicamino Guide) compiled from the information in their websites) General maps obtained from the province that can be downloaded from the web the CNIG ;'s tour to see during the trip made with the CompeGPS Land, and two files. gdb, one prepared before the trip and another stage of your route.
Links:
- Alexglobero Road crosses the Lana from Alicante to Burgos. You can see pictures in ForoMTB .
- Ruta de la Lana by Bicimur from Almansa. Information on the website of Bicimur and track in Wikiloc .
- Track Carraro in mountain bike ride from Burgos Basin.
- Ser13gio her experience running the Map in sobreultramaratones blog and leave us your track in Wikiloc .
- Mariano Calvo walk her experience Monteagudo de las Salinas Burgos marianocalvo.eu 
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