Route maps

[Eigenia]

Guys,
I need some advice..
I am starting Via de la Plata route in Seville in few days time.
I have got only Amigos del Camino de Santiago de Sevilla guide with me.
Do you think it is enough?
I am a bit worried that it is very basic and doesnt show exact locations of albergues
should i get some other maps etc with me? If yes, then what would be your advice?
I will not have a smartphone with me..
I am also a solo traveller, if anyone wants to join then please do!

 

[AML]

Hi,
have a look at
http://www.gronze.com/camino-de-santiago/caminos/guia-via-plata

take some notes before you go or print off some pages.
buen camino
Aidan

 

[hecate105]

Thank you AML , great site - especially terrain info! I will use it next year when I (hopefully) trave the Via de plata to celebrate my 50th!

 

[crackmrmac]

Have a look at this guide, http://www.viadelaplataguide.net/ by Gerald Kelly, mentioned elsewhere on the forum.

 

[gracethepilgrim]

Eigenia,
The VdlP is super well marked (well, last year it was) and you’ll also meet others who will have plenty of maps etc. Have you downloaded the Jirit list of albergues from this site? It’s quite useful to plan your stops. Go to ‘Camino Resources’ at the top of page (on laptop) and then Via de la Plata. You will see it there and can download it to your phone or print if you like paper.
The Melanie McManus app for VdlP is good for the occasional ‘tricky bit’ also.
Enjoy your VdlP - my favourite
Cheers, Grace

 

[LauraK]

Eugenia: Download the Via de la Plata app by Melanie McManus to your phone. It can be used on or offline. I used it offline last March and found the comments on each section very helpful and accurate, especially after Zamora where there is a lot of construction for the new AVE train. This app along with the elevation maps and info on albergues/casa rural from the Gronze site was very helpful in planning my stages. I didn't have a map and was fine with these resources. Also, search the forum for info on the VdlP. Peregrina2000 has posted great info on her walk including albergue and restaurant recommendations.

 

[Houlet]

I used the Gerald Kelly Guide as a hard copy and the Via de la Plata app on my phone.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alethiasoftware.viaplata19feb&hl=en

The maps are downloadable in advance and there is a function where the GPS will pinpoint your position on the map. Having said that I didn't really need it.

 

[LauraK]

I used the Gerald Kelly Guide as a hard copy and the Via de la Plata app on my phone.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alethiasoftware.viaplata19feb&hl=en

The maps are downloadable in advance and there is a function where the GPS will pinpoint your position on the map. Having said that I didn't really need it.

I agree on not needing the map. I used the app without an Internet connection so didn't have the map. The detailed section descriptions were more than adequate.

 

[Mermer]

I used the Gerald Kelly Guide as a hard copy and the Via de la Plata app on my phone.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alethiasoftware.viaplata19feb&hl=en

The maps are downloadable in advance and there is a function where the GPS will pinpoint your position on the map. Having said that I didn't really need it.

Hmmm I have this app but cannot figure how to download the maps to my iPad...what's the trick?