Baggage Transport VdlP

[Smallest_Sparrow]

Does anyone know how to have bags transported on the Via de la Plata, from Zamora to S de C ?
Tried Correos does not cover that section
thanks so much

 

[whariwharangi]

Try the bus station

Zamora bus station
http://www.avanzabus.com/web/destin...-autobus/estacion-de-autobuses-de-zamora.html

 

[Tincatinker]

Correos claim to cover the Sanabres from Zamora to SdC http://elcaminoconcorreos.com/es/camino.php?c=camino-sanabrs&_ga=1.135026609.1232865762.1474555036 which, as far as I know is the continuation of the VdlP from Zamora.

5 minutes on Google revealed the amazing business opportunity available for an enterprising soul who wanted to spend the rest of their days driving like the clappers up and down the E803.

Correos will expand their network with sufficient demand.

 

[Smallest_Sparrow]

Thanks so much to both of you...I'm not sure if bus service these days (terrorists) would carry unaccompanied baggage (but very good suggestion) ...has anyone done that recently? I will admit to not knowing my way entirely around the VdlP, but if Im reading the map right Musicman wants to start two steps before the VdlP turns into the Sanabres...(would that also be the Camino Mozarabe??? need coffee)....but I could be entirely wrong. Hopefully he will chime in here (while Smallest Sparrow wanders off to try to get a better map...and her morning coffee)

 

[domigee]

I think the Camino Mozárabe starts in Almeria and ends in Mérida, where it joins the VdlP.
@Smallest_Sparrow , Read your post and thought 'Oh that's late for a first morning coffee!'
Doh! I think I'm the one who needs one!

 

[Smallest_Sparrow]

Thanks for helping me orient myself
My day usually starts at 5, feeding the cats, then the birds, then turn on all of their fountains, make sure the lizards have water, then walk down the hill to make sure the deer still have water....THEN email and coffee. while I keep an eye on the feeders to make sure everyone plays nice
my sister laughs at me trying to enforce a peaceful kingdom where so many of the inhabitants want to eat each other

 

[Smallest_Sparrow]

SYates mentioned on another thread that one may need to look for local services advertised once there, or a cab may be able to provide the service (great suggestions). I hope this helps with planning...not as nice as a one stop service, but it may be the best it is going to be....
Buen Camino

 

[alansykes]

Correos claim to cover the Sanabres from Zamora to SdC http://elcaminoconcorreos.com/es/camino.php?c=camino-sanabrs&_ga=1.135026609.1232865762.1474555036 which, as far as I know is the continuation of the VdlP from Zamora.

5 minutes on Google revealed the amazing business opportunity available for an enterprising soul who wanted to spend the rest of their days driving like the clappers up and down the E803.

Correos will expand their network with sufficient demand.

I think the problem is that there simply aren't enough of us (fool)hardy souls who are addicted to the Plata/Levante/Sanabrés. 3.5% of all pilgrims last year are described as having done the VdlP, a significant number of whom only started in Ourense. The rest of us are probably used to humping our own packs, especially as, for example, one of the earlier stages a few days south of Salamanca, if not broken by a detour, has one house (with tap and fierce dog) and a ruined Roman triumphal arch and no other human habitation in 40km.

 

[Smallest_Sparrow]

well, if any of you "foolhardy' Plata addicts are walking or will be walking the stretch between Zamora and where it meets/becomes Sanabres and happen to notice those posted "will transport bags" signs...and happen to think of those who want to walk but can't manage the bags, please come back and post, thanks
and thanks again for all the great suggestions

 

[grayland]

Actually, I don't recall seeing anything posted or advertised on the Sanabres. I don't really notice these things unless they become posted everywhere like graffiti. The CF and Norte come to mind.

There was a lot of pilgrim traffic after the 100km mark at Ourense so something may be available at that point.

 

[Juanajoanna]

The Via de la Plata goes from Sevilla to Astorga (might actually go to Leon) The Sanabres is a variation that splits at Granja de Moreruela and goes to Santiago via Ourense.

It seems more pilgrims take the Sanabres alternative.

 

[musicman]

We have walked from Seville toCaceres, then last year,Caceres toZamora - carrying our packs!
Health problems dictate the need for luggage transport ontheSanabres,fromZamora , via Granna de, toS de C.

I have tried Correos - no joy.

Thanks for some of your help!

 

[Smallest_Sparrow]

I'm sorry for those health issues, and hope they improve.

Anyone who cares how much or how little anyone else is carrying has (IMHO) too much spare energy and should be walking further and carrying more, IMHO (why do I hear my mother's voice in my head?) . One way to increase that load would be offering to carry the pack of those who are using a bag transport service. On more than one march in my life, I've carried my pack and that of a fellow airman or soldier who could no longer go on carrying theirs, until we reached our pickup point. The favor was paid back, when I became hypothermic a half-mile from camp one winter, and a sergeant wrestled my pack off of me (no small feat in itself) fearing I'd not make it that half-mile (probably true).

I hope once you arrive at your starting point you can sort out transport (local service, bus, taxi,???)...please let us know what worked, a lot of people are viewing this thread, which implies others want to know....

 

[Smallest_Sparrow]

I don't know how this compares in price, but I just found this...looks like they will haul bags on the VdlP
http://hike-tech.com/

 

[Richo]

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We have walked from Seville toCaceres, then last year,Caceres toZamora - carrying our packs!
Health problems dictate the need for luggage transport ontheSanabres,fromZamora , via Granna de, toS de C.

I have tried Correos - no joy.

Thanks for some of your help!

Musicman do you mean you accessed the Correos service and didn't like it or the service wasn't available?

 

[Smallest_Sparrow]

Correos doesn't cover the entire VdlP, it does cover Sanabres but nothing south of that. If I am oriented...still dizzy from the name changes

 

[KinkyOne]

Mochilatrans does service from Fuenterroble de Salvatierra on VdlP and all the way to Santiago on Sanabres:
http://www.mochilatrans.com/
https://twitter.com/mochilaviaplata/status/601822659471609856

Some other Caminos:
http://www.caminodesantiagoreservas.com/establecimiento.asp?i=19
http://caminofacil.net/

Sanabres:
Correos covers the route from A Gudina: "Realizamos este servicio en el Camino Francés desde Roncesvalles, en el Camino Portugués desde Tui, en el Camino Primitivo desde Oviedo, en el Camino del Norte desde Gijón y Avilés, en el Camino Inglés desde Ferrol y A Coruña, en el Camino Sanabrés desde A Gudiña y en el Camino a Fisterra." (http://www.elcaminoconcorreos.com/es/transporte-mochilas.php)