spiral-bound camino maps

[Kiwi-family]

When we were walking we noticed lots of poeple (especially French) were using a small spiral-bound map/guide. It didn't have much more than map and elevations and albergue locations, but that can be enough. As I recall it was put out by one of the major map-makers - but I can't remember which one. Any idea?

 

[SabsP]

I only know the green Michelin map but that is not spiral bound.
http://www.librairie-voyage.com/micheli ... tiago.html


This one from Paco Nadal is...http://www.amazon.fr/Camino-Santiago-pi ... 553&sr=8-6 More elaborate. I used the dutch translation in 2011.

 

[kaixo]

I like this one published by Pili Pala Press. It is spiral-bound but you can't tell from the foto.
http://pilipalapress.com/map.html
Colorful maps with elevations.
Larger City maps. Listings of Albergues, Hotels, etc. and phone numbers.
dimensions: 11cm x 21.5cm x 0.5cm
weight: 85 grams

 

[mralisn]

Might you be able to do without a map? I have found simple photocopies along the way which I used more for general interest rather than its true intention. As you mentioned above, there was always another with some book of maps. It was easy enough to ask to have a quick look if need be. For someone like me, I'm always thinking of extra cost and weight in my backpack. However, I don't vary off the path too much, so maybe maps would be beneficial if I did.

Whichever you choose, may you always find your "way".

 

[scruffy1]

I must admit that I often detour, wander away, curiously searching out interesting alternatives, deviating from the expected, Santiago is my target but there are many ways of arriving there. Most of the guides I have seen are woefully inadequate for my sort of pilgrimage. Most tend to be over focused on a route that is so well marked that one does not require a map. I hesitate to criticize an icon such as Brierley but his maps are infuriatingly misorientated, do not include many crossroads or villages to the side, and are inadequate while passing large settlements. The Spanish "Way of Saint James" Jose Maria Anguita Jaen is better but recommends far more expensive lodging and food. The French and the Germans are indeed over focused on elevations and topography, the French is good in a storm and can usually be followed even by one such as I who possesses dimwit French, the German? Only Germans can make sense out of the German guides which always seem to read better when held in front of a mirror. In short, Brierley is good enough if you are planning on staying on course. But far more important, for me, is to see and comprehend what I am passing, wildflowers, geology, vineyards, churches and historical sites plus what might be lurking just beyond the guidebook page. Takes more planning other books but is certainly a good planning tip. Try "The Pilgrimage Road to Santiago", a 440-page cultural handbook by David M. Gilitz and Linda Kay Davidson or even the much smaller "The Road to Santiago" by Michael Jacobs-both enlightening, entertaining, and useful beyond description.
S.

 

[zammy]

I used during my two walks of the Camino maps I downloaded freely from the net, there were god enoug, the trail is well marked and you almost can't get lost.
I chose not to side track because then I lose contact with my other pilgrims friends who didn't side track. This the main reason for not going side tracking. The bond you ,mke with other is too preciuose to lose for off- trail attraction.