Camino Via de la Plata Spreadsheet - Distances, Albergues (w/ google map links) & Notes

[Daniel Beaumont]

Hey guys,

I am currently walking the Via de la Plata and before I set off I created a spreadsheet to track and manage my journey. The spreadsheet has been very useful for planning my journey, and I'd like to share it here too for those who plan to walk the Via de la Plata. I missed out a few small towns, but all the distances are correct (I took them from the Wise Pilgrim guidebook) and the links to the Albergue Google Map listings also work.

Enjoy and let me know what you think. Feel free to modify it as you wish!

Here's the donwloadable link to it on my Google Drive:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sEBFJDnM7VnhDh7qp-gSQkLvKJvK3laNHYaGxNJnl2s/edit?usp=sharing

All the best,

Dan

 

[Stroller]

Thanks

 

[Tassie Kaz]

Hey guys,

I am currently walking the Via de la Plata and before I set off I created a spreadsheet to track and manage my journey. The spreadsheet has been very useful for planning my journey, and I'd like to share it here too for those who plan to walk the Via de la Plata. I missed out a few small towns, but all the distances are correct (I took them from the Wise Pilgrim guidebook) and the links to the Albergue Google Map listings also work.

Enjoy and let me know what you think. Feel free to modify it as you wish!

Here's the donwloadable link to it on my Google Drive:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sEBFJDnM7VnhDh7qp-gSQkLvKJvK3laNHYaGxNJnl2s/edit?usp=sharing

All the best,

Dan

Thanks for sharing this Dan. I will be combining the VdlP & the Camino Mozarabe next year so this info will be helpful in planning.
However, I really should concentrate on finishing the VF first (currently in Lucca)....
Happy trails & best wishes for the rest of your walk

 

[Simon B]

Hey guys,

I am currently walking the Via de la Plata and before I set off I created a spreadsheet to track and manage my journey. The spreadsheet has been very useful for planning my journey, and I'd like to share it here too for those who plan to walk the Via de la Plata. I missed out a few small towns, but all the distances are correct (I took them from the Wise Pilgrim guidebook) and the links to the Albergue Google Map listings also work.

Enjoy and let me know what you think. Feel free to modify it as you wish!

Here's the donwloadable link to it on my Google Drive:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sEBFJDnM7VnhDh7qp-gSQkLvKJvK3laNHYaGxNJnl2s/edit?usp=sharing

All the best,

Dan

Dan - many thanks looks great. Seems some of your stages were rather long 51 km in one day???

 

[C clearly]

That's a great spreadsheet with lots of good information.

However, as a definitive source of route information for the VDLP, it has an important flaw ☹ - there are several towns missing that would make a big difference to people who want to walk shorter distances. For example El Real de la Jarra (in your stage 3), Casar de Caceres (stage 9), Valverde de Valdelacasa (stage 13). I suggest that people compare it to Godescalco trip planner, just to pick up those intermediate places. It is good to know where the villages are, even without accommodation, because at least there is likely to be help if a person gets in trouble.

Buen camino. I am enjoying following your reports!

 

[Daniel Beaumont]

That's a great spreadsheet with lots of good information.

However, as a definitive source of route information for the VDLP, it has an important flaw ☹ - there are several towns missing that would make a big difference to people who want to walk shorter distances. For example El Real de la Jarra (in your stage 3), Casar de Caceres (stage 9), Valverde de Valdelacasa (stage 13). I suggest that people compare it to Godescalco trip planner, just to pick up those intermediate places. It is good to know where the villages are, even without accommodation, because at least there is likely to be help if a person gets in trouble.

Buen camino. I am enjoying following your reports!

Yep, I am aware of that. I made the spreadsheet for myself and my own route. People should adapt this to their route if they want to use it. They can add rows and adjust the distances

 

[C clearly]

I made the spreadsheet for myself and my own route. People should adapt this to their route if they want to use it.

I understand that. I do the same thing myself! I am just trying to dispel the common misconception that long distances are necessary, and when such a good otherwise comprehensive list misses those key places, people might not realize it.

 

[Staffman]

Hey guys,

I am currently walking the Via de la Plata and before I set off I created a spreadsheet to track and manage my journey. The spreadsheet has been very useful for planning my journey, and I'd like to share it here too for those who plan to walk the Via de la Plata. I missed out a few small towns, but all the distances are correct (I took them from the Wise Pilgrim guidebook) and the links to the Albergue Google Map listings also work.

Enjoy and let me know what you think. Feel free to modify it as you wish!

Here's the donwloadable link to it on my Google Drive:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sEBFJDnM7VnhDh7qp-gSQkLvKJvK3laNHYaGxNJnl2s/edit?usp=sharing

All the best,

Dan

Hi Dan, a quick question. How well marked is the Via De La Plata. Is it as good as the Frances which I just completed in May?

 

[gschmidl]

I can only speak for the Ourense-Santiago stretch but it was impossible to get lost there.

 

[André Walker]

Hi Dan, a quick question. How well marked is the Via De La Plata. Is it as good as the Frances which I just completed in May?

From Seville to Santiago: never got lost. And that's quite an accomplishment for me.

 

[Daniel Beaumont]

Hi Dan, a quick question. How well marked is the Via De La Plata. Is it as good as the Frances which I just completed in May?

Hey,

Yes it's pretty well marked. My general approach: follow the arrows, and if i get confused or lost, i look at the 'Wise Pilgrim Via de la Plata" app which has an excellent GPS map which is ALWAYS right. I have only got lost once, my fault - using this combo.

 

[Daniel Beaumont]

I understand that. I do the same thing myself! I am just trying to dispel the common misconception that long distances are necessary, and when such a good otherwise comprehensive list misses those key places, people might not realize it.

Yep totally right,

Once i finish my Camino i will add the towns i missed out to make it fully comprehensive.

 

[Staffman]

Hey,

Yes it's pretty well marked. My general approach: follow the arrows, and if i get confused or lost, i look at the 'Wise Pilgrim Via de la Plata" app which has an excellent GPS map which is ALWAYS right. I have only got lost once, my fault - using this combo.

Thanks for the info.

 

[Staffman]

From Seville to Santiago: never got lost. And that's quite an accomplishment for me.

Thanks for the info.

 

[Marielle de M]

From Seville to Santiago: never got lost. And that's quite an accomplishment for me.

Thank you, that is really good to know. Planning to walk de vdlp in October!

 

[AlainC]

Very useful information. I am also planning to walk the VDLP in October starting in late September from Seville. I will use your spreadsheet to help in firming up my plan. I look forward to your revisions after you complete your journey.

 

[Marielle de M]

Nice to hear that you are also planning VDLP in Oct. I will probably start around Oct 3 from Salamanca.

 

[RosemaryMcG]

So it would be doable walking 15 to 20 KMS per day? Are there accommodations along the way other than albergues?Like a casa rural, pensión, hostal, or anything with private rooms?

 

[Helen Avoca]

Hey guys,

I am currently walking the Via de la Plata and before I set off I created a spreadsheet to track and manage my journey. The spreadsheet has been very useful for planning my journey, and I'd like to share it here too for those who plan to walk the Via de la Plata. I missed out a few small towns, but all the distances are correct (I took them from the Wise Pilgrim guidebook) and the links to the Albergue Google Map listings also work.

Enjoy and let me know what you think. Feel free to modify it as you wish!

Here's the donwloadable link to it on my Google Drive:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sEBFJDnM7VnhDh7qp-gSQkLvKJvK3laNHYaGxNJnl2s/edit?usp=sharing

All the best,

Dan
Hi Dan, your spreadsheet is really useful. Thanks for sharing. I’m planning on walking vLP in September/ October. I’m walking with a friend who is in her 70s. Between us we have walked 10 Caminos and walked the Primitivo together last year. We got on like a house on fire, both of us being very low maintenance. The thing is we don’t walk very far each day. On the Primitivo between 15 and 20 k was the norm. We also love nature. It is our church. Given these two factors which half of vLP would you recommend? Before Salamanca or after?
Cheers
Helen

 

[Helen Avoca]

Hi Dan, your spreadsheet is really useful. Thanks for sharing. I’m planning on walking vLP in September/ October. I’m walking with a friend who is in her 70s. Between us we have walked 10 Caminos and walked the Primitivo together last year. We got on like a house on fire, both of us being very low maintenance. The thing is we don’t walk very far each day. On the Primitivo between 15 and 20 k was the norm. We also love nature. It is our church. But we don’t like strong sun, preferring shaded walking. Given these three factors (can I really claim to be low maintenance?) which half of vLP would you recommend? Before Salamanca or after?
Cheers
Helen