Camino Francés — Stages 28–30: Triacastela to Palas de Rei landscape

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Camino Francés — Stages 28–30: Triacastela to Palas de Rei

~3 days · 40.3 mi · hard · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance40.3 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain4,603 ft
Gain / mile114 ft
High point2,946 ft
Difficulty index17/100

What the Camino Francés — Stages 28–30: Triacastela to Palas de Rei is known for

Stages 28–30 of Camino Francés is an official 64.8 km point-to-point section from Triacastela to Palas de Rei.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Camino Francés — Stages 28–30: Triacastela to Palas de Rei on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 3,648 ft to 9,613 ft over 40.3 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 16.8 mi · 42%
  • Downhill 18.0 mi · 45%
  • Flat 4.9 mi · 12%

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 28–30: Triacastela to Palas de Rei?

17 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Camino Francés — Stages 28–30: Triacastela to Palas de Rei 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 many days does the Camino Francés — Stages 28–30: Triacastela to Palas de Rei take?

Most backpackers hike the Camino Francés — Stages 28–30: Triacastela to Palas de Rei in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 40.3 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Camino Francés — Stages 28–30: Triacastela to Palas de Rei?

The Camino Francés — Stages 28–30: Triacastela to Palas de Rei climbs roughly 4,603 ft total — about 114 ft per mile, topping out near 2,946 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.

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