Camino Francés — Stages 21–24: León to Ponferrada
4 days · 63.5 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Camino Francés — Stages 21–24: León to Ponferrada is known for
Stages 21–24 of Camino Francés is an official 102.2 km point-to-point section from León to Ponferrada.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 5,502 ft to 16,234 ft over 63.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 26.5 mi · 42%
- Downhill 15.6 mi · 25%
- Flat 20.8 mi · 33%
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 21–24: León to Ponferrada?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Camino Francés — Stages 21–24: León to Ponferrada scores 17/100, 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 Francés — Stages 21–24: León to Ponferrada?
The Camino Francés — Stages 21–24: León to Ponferrada climbs roughly 4,075 ft total — about 64 ft per mile, topping out near 4,961 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.