Originally Posted by
jon c.
My dad walked it at age 74. He said the crowds swelled toward the end as a lot of young folks just walked and partied for a couple of days. From his descriptions, it certainly wouldn't be an easy bike tour either, although he never mentioned seeing anyone doing that. But it would be a different sort of experience. Physically demanding, but avoiding the tremendous beating the feet take in walking it I might expect.
The French route is by far the most popular and more than likely the one your dad walked. I've no direct experience of it myself but the guy I was cycling with has and he says it is becoming seriously overcrowded. This was the main reason we chose the far less popular Camino de Levante which was almost deserted of peregrinos (pilgrims) till we reached Zamora, about three quarters of the way.