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That's one I haven't tried. You've used a good number of navigation apps, what are the advantages of GaiaGPS?I also love GaiaGPS.
I use Gaia as an index map. I put all the wikiloc tracks I might be interested in walking in a given area onto Gaia so I can see where they intersect. Each track is in a different color. So if I'm in village X, I can open up Gaia, see there are three tracks there that I'm really interested in, and decide to stay a few extra nights. Or I can also see alternatives to a camino route that goes along a highway all day, or that is on the other side of a river from something I want to see, like Los Millares archaeological site. Once I've selected a track for the day from the Gaia index map, I follow it on Wikiloc rather than Gaia (to get the beeps when wandering off track).What are the advantages of GaiaGPS?
Provided, of course, you are walking one of the routes they cover, and you have no wish to add things.it's easier in Spain if you just download "buen camino" or "wise pilgrim" apps.
of course. i figure, however, that like 99% of pilgrims will be covered. if not more.Provided, of course, you are walking one of the routes they cover, and you have no wish to add things.
There is an explanation of what GAIAgps map products support 'snap to trail' route planning here. Above that are links to the instructions for Android and iOS devices.Hi all,
I am trying to do some route planning for the Camino. Starting on the Frances, San Salvador and Primitivo. I have used GaiaGPS in the past for hiking in the US. I have not found a good layer for doing snap-to-trail route planning. I assume I'm using the wrong layer - but what layer would have the trail on it?
Thanks.
Vic
Does this layer include the Via de la Plata and the Via Serrana? We're walking those this fall.I also love GaiaGPS. The layer I use for Spain is labeled Spain IGN Topo.
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Yes, to the Via de la Plata. I'm not sure abut the Via Serrana, but I think not. However, the Gaia Spain IGN Topo layer only marks the routes with symbols, not a track. (see photo). You'd probably be happier with a track from one of the many other sources people have suggested above or with importing one of those tracks and uploading it onto Gaia.Does this layer include the Via de la Plata and the Via Serrana? We're walking those this fall.
I saw a title using Gaia on the camino. I am intimately familiar with Gaia, and know about selecting routes, snapping to, downloading maps, creating your own route, etc. Just wanted to let somebody else know that all that effort is not necessary.Some of us are interested in learning these techniques, and others are not. Some people prefer to just follow arrows, but perhaps they could also read the thread titles to know where not to go!
Damien, OP here - I will check the other apps but most everything else I've seen did not include elevation. I include elevation when planning my mileage for the day when backpacking and I dont know why I wouldn't on the camino.I saw a title using Gaia on the camino. I am intimately familiar with Gaia, and know about selecting routes, snapping to, downloading maps, creating your own route, etc. Just wanted to let somebody else know that all that effort is not necessary.
But when you do not have any idea what it is to begin with curiosity may overtake avoidance and that is where the fun begins!Some of us are interested in learning these techniques, and others are not. Some people prefer to just follow arrows, but perhaps they could also read the thread titles to know where not to go!
Buen Camino has elevation profiles for the stages, but you have to be careful because the scale of the graph changes based on the starting point and destination chosen. Sometimes a flat day looks like it may contain a huge mountain even if it is only like 200m. Buen camino!Damien, OP here - I will check the other apps but most everything else I've seen did not include elevation. I include elevation when planning my mileage for the day when backpacking and I dont know why I wouldn't on the camino.
The resulting thread from my question turned out to be interesting.
Vic
islandwalker,I also love GaiaGPS. The layer I use for Spain is labeled Spain IGN Topo.
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Try Openrunner . You have french and spanish maps. Make plan on PC/Windows and the sync with android /apple phone. Works offline with downloaded maps ans no battery drainage.Hi all,
I am trying to do some route planning for the Camino. Starting on the Frances, San Salvador and Primitivo. I have used GaiaGPS in the past for hiking in the US. I have not found a good layer for doing snap-to-trail route planning. I assume I'm using the wrong layer - but what layer would have the trail on it?
Thanks.
Vic
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