Camino Primitivo — Stages 12–14: Melide to Santiago de Compostela
~3 days · 32.9 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Camino Primitivo — Stages 12–14: Melide to Santiago de Compostela is known for
Stages 12–14 of Camino Primitivo is an official 52.8 km point-to-point section from Melide to Santiago de Compostela.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 2,657 ft to 5,016 ft over 32.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 12.2 mi · 37%
- Downhill 15.1 mi · 46%
- Flat 5.6 mi · 17%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Camino Primitivo — Stages 12–14: Melide to Santiago de Compostela?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Camino Primitivo — Stages 12–14: Melide to Santiago de Compostela scores 14/100, 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 Primitivo — Stages 12–14: Melide to Santiago de Compostela take?
Most backpackers hike the Camino Primitivo — Stages 12–14: Melide to Santiago de Compostela in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 32.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Camino Primitivo — Stages 12–14: Melide to Santiago de Compostela?
The Camino Primitivo — Stages 12–14: Melide to Santiago de Compostela climbs roughly 3,297 ft total — about 100 ft per mile, topping out near 1,532 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. 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.