Camino Francés
~33 days · 469.2 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Camino Francés is known for
The Camino Francés follows the standard 33-stage itinerary from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago de Compostela. Gronze’s stage table totals 780.6 km; this OSM-only main-line geometry measures 767.9 km. It follows the Camino Francés superroute while excluding its member explicitly tagged alternative; stage-stop camp markers are planning divisions, not campsite assertions.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 1,818 ft to 15,469 ft over 469.2 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 98.5 mi · 21%
- Downhill 86.2 mi · 19%
- Flat 278.0 mi · 60%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Camino Francés?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Camino Francés scores 63/100, 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 take?
Most backpackers hike the Camino Francés in about 33 days (32 nights out) over its 469.2 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Camino Francés?
The Camino Francés climbs roughly 36,467 ft total — about 78 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.