Camino Francés — Stages 31–33: Palas de Rei to Santiago de Compostela landscape

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Camino Francés — Stages 31–33: Palas de Rei to Santiago de Compostela

~3 days · 42.1 mi · hard · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance42.1 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain4,029 ft
Gain / mile96 ft
High point1,847 ft
Difficulty index16/100

What the Camino Francés — Stages 31–33: Palas de Rei to Santiago de Compostela is known for

Stages 31–33 of Camino Francés is an official 67.2 km point-to-point section from Palas de Rei to Santiago de Compostela.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Camino Francés — Stages 31–33: Palas de Rei to Santiago de Compostela on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 2,680 ft to 6,060 ft over 42.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 16.0 mi · 38%
  • Downhill 20.1 mi · 48%
  • Flat 5.7 mi · 14%

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 31–33: Palas de Rei to Santiago de Compostela?

16 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Camino Francés — Stages 31–33: Palas de Rei to Santiago de Compostela scores 16/100, 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 31–33: Palas de Rei to Santiago de Compostela take?

Most backpackers hike the Camino Francés — Stages 31–33: Palas de Rei to Santiago de Compostela in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 42.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Camino Francés — Stages 31–33: Palas de Rei to Santiago de Compostela?

The Camino Francés — Stages 31–33: Palas de Rei to Santiago de Compostela climbs roughly 4,029 ft total — about 96 ft per mile, topping out near 1,847 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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