Camino Francés — Stages 25–27: Ponferrada to Triacastela
~3 days · 44.9 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Camino Francés — Stages 25–27: Ponferrada to Triacastela is known for
Stages 25–27 of Camino Francés is an official 73.4 km point-to-point section from Ponferrada to Triacastela.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 5,210 ft to 14,370 ft over 44.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 21.4 mi · 48%
- Downhill 14.0 mi · 32%
- Flat 8.8 mi · 20%
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 25–27: Ponferrada to Triacastela?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Camino Francés — Stages 25–27: Ponferrada to Triacastela scores 22/100, 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 25–27: Ponferrada to Triacastela take?
Most backpackers hike the Camino Francés — Stages 25–27: Ponferrada to Triacastela in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 44.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Camino Francés — Stages 25–27: Ponferrada to Triacastela?
The Camino Francés — Stages 25–27: Ponferrada to Triacastela climbs roughly 7,018 ft total — about 156 ft per mile, topping out near 4,429 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.