Camino Francés — Stages 1–4: Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Puente la Reina
~4 days · 56.1 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Camino Francés — Stages 1–4: Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Puente la Reina is known for
Stages 1–4 of Camino Francés is an official 90 km point-to-point section from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Puente la Reina.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 1,818 ft to 15,328 ft over 56.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 21.7 mi · 39%
- Downhill 22.4 mi · 40%
- Flat 11.5 mi · 21%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Camino Francés — Stages 1–4: Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Puente la Reina?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Camino Francés — Stages 1–4: Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Puente la Reina scores 27/100, 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 many days does the Camino Francés — Stages 1–4: Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Puente la Reina take?
Most backpackers hike the Camino Francés — Stages 1–4: Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Puente la Reina in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 56.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Camino Francés — Stages 1–4: Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Puente la Reina?
The Camino Francés — Stages 1–4: Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Puente la Reina climbs roughly 9,836 ft total — about 175 ft per mile, topping out near 4,701 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. 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.