Camino de Santiago map

Lynne

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I walked the Camino Frances in My-June 2017

• Aug 22, 2014

• #1

I would like to know where I can get a clear and precise map of the Frances way, has anyone used "Camino down under" waterproof map book? Or is there a better one to get?

 

Arn

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• Aug 22, 2014

• #2

There as many maps of the CF as there are pilgrims. The map you mention is well laid out and waterproof. That said, I always go for function over flash.
The information handed out by the Pilgrim's Office is all I really use. I like to see elevation and distance. Since the majority of the Camino is within a civilized corridor, and not the out-back, following the yellow arrows, or asking a question usually fills in the gaps.
I know this is a fairly simplistic reply, but then consider the source.

One last thing, if you take your map everywhere you go (literally), fast moving waters, horse stalls, pig pens, for a roll in the hay and the shower...well!

(So as not make this an inside joke, you have to see the video on this map...the music is catchy too)

 

Lynne

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I walked the Camino Frances in My-June 2017

• Aug 22, 2014

• #3

He he, I know I watched the video, thanks Arn for that info

 

camino-david

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Caminos Frances (x4), Finisterre, Aragon, Via de la Plata, Portuguese 2011 -2015. Hospitalero 2015

• Aug 24, 2014

• #4

The question about maps was posted about 2 or 3 days ago with plenty of replies. I have forgotten all the answers, but suggest go to the search box on this forum

 

David

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First one in 2005 from Moissac, France.

• Aug 24, 2014

• #5

I think that the clearest of the Frances - now the Camino de Santiago - is the Michelin 160 as this is a booklet of real maps with the Camino laid on top. Also has height profiles and distances and so on.
You should be able to get one locally but if you visit the listing in my Ebay shop and scroll down you can have a good look at the photos on there - will show you what I mean.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Camino-Sa...1393320806?pt=Non_Fiction&hash=item2593caa366

 

Carol06

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Frances (May 2012)
Frances (May 2015) all going well and with my husband this time.

• Aug 24, 2014

• #6

I had the Camino down Under book but found it a waste of time. There are much better maps around. If you want it for walking I found the Rother guide excellent. It had good maps and excellent historical and cultural notes. It also had good elevation detail and useful albergue information.

 

annakappa

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Part frances jun 07/rest frances may- jun 2008/Frances sept-oct 2009/ Sanabres Oct 2010/Frances sept-oct 2011/Aragones Sept-Oct 2012. Hospitalero Sept 2010, Amiga in Pilgrim's Office Oct 2013. Part Primitivo Oct 2013. Portugues from Porto June 2015.

• Aug 25, 2014

• #7

It was only after completing our first Camino that I realized that we had walked across Spain without a map! Anne