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The Camino Planner
As the click-clack of walking sticks fades here in Santiago, the tap-tap of my keyboard picks up with exciting changes planned for 2025.
Earlier this summer, we published the complete content of the Wise Pilgrim guides here on the forum (see the Camino Guides link in the menu). At that time, I promised a number of updates throughout the year, and sure enough, a month later, we launched a multilingual site for our international pilgrim friends.
Now, I’m excited to announce our next major update: The Camino Planner.
This new tool, now accessible as part of the regular Camino guide pages, lets you create an itinerary for your upcoming (or even completed) Camino journey. Keep in mind, this is the initial launch of the planner, so a few bugs might appear. If you spot any, please feel free to let me know.
The basic workflow starts with selecting a starting date (optional) and then choosing where you plan to stay overnight, including both the city and accommodation. As you do, the interface updates, adjusting distances from each overnight location accordingly.
At the bottom of the page, you’ll have the option to save your itinerary. When you do, you’ll receive a link via email to modify or share your trip (more on this below). I recommend saving frequently in this first version.
You’ll also find an option to print a PDF of your itinerary, which includes the same information found in the Wise Pilgrim guides.
In addition, the email you receive will contain a link for sharing. By giving this second link to others, they can view your itinerary without dates. They can also modify it and save their own version as a remix.
The goal is to harness the collective wisdom and generosity of this forum to create and share itineraries that can serve as starting points for new pilgrims. For example:
At the moment I have only made the Planner Pages for the major Caminos in the guide, but the rest will be done early next week. I will also create and link to a few sample itineraries, and am happy to field questions about how it works or could be improved.
If anyone has route combination ideas where one camino leads to another, please let me know and I will do my best to build it out.
Hugs from Santiago,
Michael
As the click-clack of walking sticks fades here in Santiago, the tap-tap of my keyboard picks up with exciting changes planned for 2025.
Earlier this summer, we published the complete content of the Wise Pilgrim guides here on the forum (see the Camino Guides link in the menu). At that time, I promised a number of updates throughout the year, and sure enough, a month later, we launched a multilingual site for our international pilgrim friends.
Now, I’m excited to announce our next major update: The Camino Planner.
This new tool, now accessible as part of the regular Camino guide pages, lets you create an itinerary for your upcoming (or even completed) Camino journey. Keep in mind, this is the initial launch of the planner, so a few bugs might appear. If you spot any, please feel free to let me know.
The basic workflow starts with selecting a starting date (optional) and then choosing where you plan to stay overnight, including both the city and accommodation. As you do, the interface updates, adjusting distances from each overnight location accordingly.
At the bottom of the page, you’ll have the option to save your itinerary. When you do, you’ll receive a link via email to modify or share your trip (more on this below). I recommend saving frequently in this first version.
You’ll also find an option to print a PDF of your itinerary, which includes the same information found in the Wise Pilgrim guides.
In addition, the email you receive will contain a link for sharing. By giving this second link to others, they can view your itinerary without dates. They can also modify it and save their own version as a remix.
The goal is to harness the collective wisdom and generosity of this forum to create and share itineraries that can serve as starting points for new pilgrims. For example:
- A 30-day Camino Francés itinerary. or a 40-day one. Long days... or short days.
- An itinerary curated by veteran pilgrims, focusing on favorite accommodations rather than overnight stays.
- A “first 100 km” itinerary to get you into the flow
- A “last 100 km” itinerary, ensuring reservations when the crowds are heaviest
- An itinerary for the Camino Francés that finishes along the Camino de Invierno or starts on the Camino Aragonés
At the moment I have only made the Planner Pages for the major Caminos in the guide, but the rest will be done early next week. I will also create and link to a few sample itineraries, and am happy to field questions about how it works or could be improved.
If anyone has route combination ideas where one camino leads to another, please let me know and I will do my best to build it out.
Hugs from Santiago,
Michael
