Guide Books and Trail Information
Stopping for cafe con leche and my son and daughter-in-law checking our guide book - still on track!
1. The definitive guidebook for the Norte, which we used everyday, was Camino del Norte and Camino Primitivo: To Santiago De Compostela and Finisterre from Irun or Oviedo (Cicerone Guides) Paperback – August 31, 2019 and is available through Amazon.
|
Listen to Dave's Camino Podcast - it's great!
|
FREE PDF Downloads from Basque Tourist Board
2. Some excellent reference guides for the Norte (that I downloaded to my iPhone) was from the Basque Tourist Board. Their entire site has excellent information about the Basque country and the Norte.
|
|
Bayonne to Irun
|
3. A very comprehensive website detailing the stages of the Norte. This includes maps, elevation profiles, itineraries, difficulties and observations. There is a lot of information packed into this site.
4. Another excellent resource provided for the pilgrim is a website that provides awesome detail for the Camino Norte route. This includes altitude profiles, albergues, itineraries, notes, etc.
5. A guide on the different branches of St James’s Way in Asturias: the Original or “Primitive” Route, the Coastal Road, the connections between them, and the connection linking the French Route with Oviedo. Some good information on albergues too.
| camino_santiago_en_16.pdf |
6. Information on the Norte from the Confraternity of Saint James. The Confraternity of Saint James was founded in London by a group of six people in 1983 to bring together those interested in the medieval pilgrim routes through Spain and France to the shrine of St James at Santiago de Compostela, and in the associated rich heritage of art, architecture, history, music and faith.
7. Wonderful information and tons of photos of the Norte:
8. How To Prepare for the Camino
9. I created my "Camino Distance Card" to give me daily inspiration on how far I'd walked and how far to go.
|
“Blessings on your journey!”
As you begin this pilgrim journey may your heart be open to surprise. With reverence, gratitude and acceptance may you behold your life each day. On every step along the way may hidden goodness come to meet you. In meditating on your memories may courage be your companion. As your life stories rise up to greet you may you welcome them home with love. On every step of your pilgrimage may you find new grace for living. From unexpected places in your life may blessings rise up to anoint you. As you walk the memory road may it become a path of transformation. As you look upon your wounds may you know the joy of healing. In moving beyond the wounds may you be able to take up your life and go on with your living. | ||
Comparison Chart Between Frances and Norte
9. I have not walked the Frances but I did find a nice document that explained the differences between the two. Hope this helps.
| camino_del norte_chart.pdf |
Gronze.com - Spanish webiste
(If you have Google Chrome, right click on web page to translate to English)
10. A great Spanish website for the Camino. Make sure you right click for English!
Wise Pilgrim Guides
11. The Wise Pilgrim Guides have been re-written for iOS9 and the newest iPhones. They have also been published to the google play store for android devices.
Emergency Guide Book for the Camino
From the Xunta de Galicia
Emergency Guidebook for Pilgrims on the Way of St. James
The Xunta de Galicia has released a document: Emergency Guidebook for Pilgrims on the Way of St James — Self-protection Measures. This helpful booklet contains information on planning (companions, route, equipment selection, documentation); physical preparation; how the European-wide 112 emergency number works; general remarks on pilgrims first aid; personal safety; road safety; and more.
Emergency Guidebook for Pilgrims on the Way of St. James
The Xunta de Galicia has released a document: Emergency Guidebook for Pilgrims on the Way of St James — Self-protection Measures. This helpful booklet contains information on planning (companions, route, equipment selection, documentation); physical preparation; how the European-wide 112 emergency number works; general remarks on pilgrims first aid; personal safety; road safety; and more.
| emergencyguidebookcamino.pdf |