MMDD Guide Book vs La Carte

[kjbug123]

Has anyone bought the MMDD La Carte map? I'm walking from Le Puy for about 18-19 days which
will include variants. I was going to buy Section 1 of the guide book but don't read French. Wondering if
the map has all the pertinent info. Thanks!

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Has anyone bought the MMDD La Carte map? I'm walking from Le Puy for about 18-19 days which
will include variants. I was going to buy Section 1 of the guide book but don't read French. Wondering if
the map has all the pertinent info. Thanks!

Hi Lisa, I am curious about that map, too.

 

[kjbug123]

Hi Lisa, I am curious about that map, too.

Its a lot cheaper. Plus, the Section 1 of the Guidebook is from 2017. I don't need the whole book, just the first part, and I'd prefer 2018. I think the map (or half the map) might be a lot lighter weight!

 

[Kitsambler]

The "reading French" is not actually an issue, as the main MMDD is contact listings and relies extensively on graphics and icons.

 

[kjbug123]

Yes, I understand about the other information that is not in French. However, I think I have most of that from a link to a pdf which I found on the Le Puy FB page. I will be carrying my phone and have screen shots of the daily sections. I'm just looking for detailed map info. Not sure how detailed the La Carte is. Anyone?

 

[gittiharre]

Don't need detail. MiamMiamDodo maps a enough. Michelin do a small light map book available in Le Puy tourist office and cathedral shop. It is excellent.

 

[kjbug]

Don't need detail. MiamMiamDodo maps a enough. Michelin do a small light map book available in Le Puy tourist office and cathedral shop. It is excellent.

Ok. Good info, thank you.

I don’t think anyone who has responded has the MMDD La Carte. I believe it is just the graphic info without the text.

http://www.levieuxcrayon.com/la-carte-gr-65-miam-miam-dodo-voie-du-puy-via-podiensis

I will order it and post a review later. in case anyone is interested.

 

[gittiharre]

Ok. Good info, thank you.

I don’t think anyone who has responded has the MMDD La Carte. I believe it is just the graphic info without the text.

http://www.levieuxcrayon.com/la-carte-gr-65-miam-miam-dodo-voie-du-puy-via-podiensis

I will order it and post a review later. in case anyone is interested.

Oops. Just realised I got it. I tore out pages for the stretch of walk I needed. Maps are totally sufficient as far as maps go. Signage idiot proof on this route.

 

[kjbug]

Oops. Just realised I got it. I tore out pages for the stretch of walk I needed. Maps are totally sufficient as far as maps go. Signage idiot proof on this route.

Hey, thanks! I just dug a little deeper and found that La Carte weighs 4 1/2 ounces and measures 8 1/2” x 5 1/4”.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Lisa, I "may" possibly buy the Michelin map at the tourist office if we still need it for after you leave if its not to expensive.

 

[kjbug]

Lisa, I "may" possibly buy the Michelin map at the tourist office if we still need it for after you leave if its not to expensive.

You can use mine when I leave the trail early!

 

[Camino Chrissy]

You can use mine when I leave the trail early!

Great, thanks!

 

[BlackRocker57]

Yes, I understand about the other information that is not in French. However, I think I have most of that from a link to a pdf which I found on the Le Puy FB page. I will be carrying my phone and have screen shots of the daily sections. I'm just looking for detailed map info. Not sure how detailed the La Carte is. Anyone?

La Carte has both maps and cross-section profiles but no accomm. information. Some people swear by it [and I have a copy] but imho the MMD 1 maps are easier to follow and there’s the added advantage of all the other info ... the best maps bar none can be found in the FFRP TopoGuide and/or iPhiGéNie smartphone app ... if it is detailed maps that you are after??

 

[MichaelC]

I thought La Carte was excellent, especially during the first half, for getting an overall sense of how the trail would be. I used it to plot out where bank machines were (there were some long stretches without any), and to get an idea on whether I needed to pack a lunch or rely on finding food along the way.

But it's optional. I relied on the main guidebook, and just used the map as an adjunct.