Walking La Via de la Plata and Camino Sanabres

A guidebook to walking the Via de la Plata and Camino Sanabres between Seville and Santiago de Compostela. Covering 995km (619 miles), this pilgrimage route through Spain takes around 6 weeks to hike and is suitable for any reasonably fit walker.

The route is described from south to north in 43 stages, each between 11 and 35km (7-22 miles) in length. An extension to Astorga for those wishing to join the Camino Frances is detailed as well as alternative Ourense route options via Laza or Verin.

1:100,000 mapping plus larger-scale urban maps for key locations GPX files available to download Handy stage planning tables and pilgrim lodging listings help you plan your itinerary Detailed information about refreshments and facilities along the route Advice on planning and preparation