Camino Francés — Stages 5–8: Puente la Reina to Nájera
4 days · 61.8 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Camino Francés — Stages 5–8: Puente la Reina to Nájera is known for
Stages 5–8 of Camino Francés is an official 102 km point-to-point section from Puente la Reina to Nájera.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 3,757 ft to 7,297 ft over 61.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 24.9 mi · 40%
- Downhill 18.8 mi · 31%
- Flat 17.9 mi · 29%
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 5–8: Puente la Reina to Nájera?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Camino Francés — Stages 5–8: Puente la Reina to Nájera scores 19/100, 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 5–8: Puente la Reina to Nájera?
The Camino Francés — Stages 5–8: Puente la Reina to Nájera climbs roughly 5,390 ft total — about 87 ft per mile, topping out near 2,228 ft.
Related trails
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.