Camino del Norte — Stages 10–12: Castro Urdiales to Santander landscape

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Camino del Norte — Stages 10–12: Castro Urdiales to Santander

3 days · 50 mi · hard · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance50 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain5,302 ft
Gain / mile106 ft
High point810 ft
Difficulty index18/100

What the Camino del Norte — Stages 10–12: Castro Urdiales to Santander is known for

Stages 10–12 of Camino del Norte is an official 70.9 km point-to-point section from Castro Urdiales to Santander.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Camino del Norte — Stages 10–12: Castro Urdiales to Santander on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 0 ft to 2,411 ft over 50 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 12.3 mi · 25%
  • Downhill 15.6 mi · 31%
  • Flat 22.1 mi · 44%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

How hard is the Camino del Norte — Stages 10–12: Castro Urdiales to Santander?

18 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Camino del Norte — Stages 10–12: Castro Urdiales to Santander scores 18/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much elevation gain is on the Camino del Norte — Stages 10–12: Castro Urdiales to Santander?

The Camino del Norte — Stages 10–12: Castro Urdiales to Santander climbs roughly 5,302 ft total — about 106 ft per mile, topping out near 810 ft.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.

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