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Camino Francés
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago de Compostela · 33 stages · 765 km
About 23.2 km a day on average. It adds up to 11,120 m of ascent, with a highest point of 1,512 m. Data checked in .
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The 33 stages of the Camino Francés
How we rate difficulty
- Easy Easy: short with little climbing.
- Moderate Moderate: about 20–28 km or with a real climb.
- Demanding Demanding: long or with a lot of climbing.
We add the km plus 1 km for every 50 m of ascent.
- 01 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port Roncesvalles Demanding 24.4 km
↑1370 ↓590 · 8 h 30 min - 02 Roncesvalles Zubiri Moderate 21.5 km
↑330 ↓750 · 5 h 45 min - 03 Zubiri Pamplona Moderate 21.1 km
↑170 ↓250 · 5 h 15 min - 04 Pamplona Puente la Reina Moderate 23.5 km
↑400 ↓500 · 6 h 30 min - 05 Puente la Reina Estella Moderate 22.1 km
↑350 ↓260 · 6 h - 06 Estella Los Arcos Moderate 21.8 km
↑360 ↓340 · 6 h - 07 Los Arcos Logroño Demanding 27.9 km
↑360 ↓430 · 7 h 15 min - 08 Logroño Nájera Demanding 29.1 km
↑380 ↓270 · 7 h 45 min - 09 Nájera Santo Domingo de la Calzada Moderate 20.8 km
↑340 ↓190 · 5 h 45 min - 10 Santo Domingo de la Calzada Belorado Moderate 22.1 km
↑310 ↓180 · 6 h - 11 Belorado San Juan de Ortega Moderate 24 km
↑450 ↓220 · 6 h 30 min - 12 San Juan de Ortega Burgos Moderate 25.2 km
↑100 ↓230 · 6 h 15 min - 13 Burgos Hornillos del Camino Moderate 20.4 km
↑120 ↓170 · 5 h - 14 Hornillos del Camino Castrojeriz Moderate 20 km
↑210 ↓210 · 5 h 15 min - 15 Castrojeriz Frómista Moderate 23.6 km
↑210 ↓250 · 6 h - 16 Frómista Carrión de los Condes Easy 19.2 km
↑80 ↓30 · 4 h 45 min - 17 Carrión de los Condes Terradillos de los Templarios Moderate 26.6 km
↑110 ↓60 · 6 h 30 min - 18 Terradillos de los Templarios Bercianos del Real Camino Moderate 23.4 km
↑140 ↓160 · 5 h 45 min - 19 Bercianos del Real Camino Mansilla de las Mulas Moderate 25.6 km
↑50 ↓110 · 6 h 15 min - 20 Mansilla de las Mulas León Easy 18.4 km
↑130 ↓90 · 4 h 45 min - 21 León San Martín del Camino Moderate 24.8 km
↑150 ↓120 · 6 h 15 min - 22 San Martín del Camino Astorga Moderate 23.3 km
↑150 ↓150 · 5 h 45 min - 23 Astorga Foncebadón Demanding 25.4 km
↑580 ↓20 · 7 h 15 min - 24 Foncebadón Ponferrada Moderate 26.3 km
↑230 ↓1130 · 6 h 45 min - 25 Ponferrada Villafranca del Bierzo Moderate 22.4 km
↑240 ↓250 · 5 h 45 min - 26 Villafranca del Bierzo O CebreiroGALICIA Demanding 28.5 km
↑1270 ↓500 · 9 h 15 min - 27 O Cebreiro TriacastelaGALICIA Moderate 21 km
↑270 ↓850 · 5 h 30 min - 28 Triacastela SarriaGALICIA Moderate 17.9 km
↑300 ↓540 · 4 h 45 min - 29 Sarria PortomarínGALICIA Moderate 22 km
↑370 ↓490 · 6 h - 30 Portomarín Palas de ReiGALICIA Demanding 25.1 km
↑520 ↓310 · 7 h - 31 Palas de Rei ArzúaGALICIA Demanding 29.1 km
↑480 ↓640 · 8 h - 32 Arzúa O PedrouzoGALICIA Moderate 18.4 km
↑260 ↓390 · 5 h - 33 O Pedrouzo Santiago de CompostelaGALICIA Moderate 20.2 km
↑330 ↓330 · 5 h 30 min
The Camino Francés is the classic route: it crosses the Pyrenees, Navarre, La Rioja, the Castilian plateau and the mountains of León before entering Galicia at O Cebreiro. It has the most pilgrims, the most accommodation and the best waymarking.
Stages
33km
765highest point
1512mDistances and elevations calculated on the official route; they may vary slightly with your GPS.
Plan your days
Choose where you start and how many days you have. We split the stages for you.
Your plan
From the town you pick in “Plan your days” to Santiago.
When to go in 2027?
A special year to walk the Camino. With a little planning, any month works.
Our favourites: May, June and September. Our favourite windows: May–June and mid-September to October. Good weather and real Camino spirit.
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January Fairly busy
Cold and rainy, short days. The Holy Door has just opened and the trails are calm: ideal if you seek silence.
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February Quiet
Cold and rainy. Few pilgrims and a quiet welcome; pack good rain gear.
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March Peak
Cool, first blossoms. Quiet most of the month; Holy Week brings a lively atmosphere.
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April Busy
Springlike, some showers. Spring wakes the Camino up; after Easter the buzz grows.
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May Busy · Recommended
Mild and green. Green fields and long days: one of the best months to walk.
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June Busy · Recommended
Mild, long days. Good weather and plenty of light: the Camino at its best.
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July Peak
Hot on the Meseta, mild in Galicia. European Youth Pilgrimage (15–18 July) and the feast of St James: Santiago in full celebration.
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August Busy
Hot; cool mornings in Galicia. Holiday month: great atmosphere; start early to beat the heat.
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September Busy · Recommended
Warm and settled. From mid-month, gentler heat and a wonderful atmosphere.
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October Fairly busy
Mild and autumnal. Golden autumn, mild temperatures and a little less busy: a gem.
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November Quiet
Cool and rainy. An intimate Camino and autumn landscapes; some places close.
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December Quiet
Cold and rainy. Christmas in Santiago and the close of the Holy Year: a very special finale.
Key dates
- Holy Door open all year (from 31 December 2026)
- Holy Week: 21–28 March
- 25 July, a Sunday: Feast of St James
Atmosphere estimated month by month from the Pilgrim’s Office monthly figures; not official data.
Will I get the Compostela?
Pick where you start and we will tell you if you reach 100 km.
The official rule: at least 100 continuous km on foot to Santiago, with a dated stamp at the start and end of every stage.
When to go
April–June and September–October are the most comfortable months. July and August bring heat on the plateau and full accommodation; in winter the Roncesvalles and O Cebreiro passes can have snow.
Getting to the start
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port has a train from Bayonne (connections with Biarritz, Paris and Hendaye). From Pamplona there are buses and shared taxis. If you start in Sarria, there are trains from Madrid and A Coruña and buses from Lugo.
Budget
With a room of your own in a guesthouse or apartment and the pilgrim menu, €60–90 a day per person. Organized with an agency, luggage transfer included, somewhat more.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Camino Francés take?
31 to 35 walking days for the whole route at 23–25 km a day. From Sarria, 5 days.
Do I need to book accommodation?
Yes, especially between Sarria and Santiago and in high season. Book every village before you leave or have it organized for you.
Which is the hardest stage?
The first, Saint-Jean to Roncesvalles, with 1,370 m of ascent. Then the climb to O Cebreiro and the descent from Foncebadón to Ponferrada.
How long is the Camino Francés in km?
765 km from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, in 33 stages. Many start in Roncesvalles, Pamplona, Burgos or León to shorten it, and the most popular start is Sarria, 115 km from Santiago, just over the minimum for the Compostela.
Where do you stay between Sarria and Santiago?
In the classic stage towns: Portomarín, Palas de Rei, Arzúa and O Pedrouzo, with guesthouses, hotels and rural houses. Melide is a good alternative to Palas de Rei. It is the most in-demand stretch of any Camino, so book all five nights in one go.
Is the Camino from Sarria hard?
No: anyone who walks regularly can do it. Stages run 18 to 29 km with short climbs and no big mountain passes. The toughest is Palas de Rei – Arzúa because of its length; a few weeks of training helps prevent blisters.
How far is it from Portomarín to Palas de Rei?
25.1 km, via Gonzar, Castromaior and Ventas de Narón. It has the most climbing of any stage from Sarria, 520 m.
How far is it from Arzúa to O Pedrouzo?
18.4 km, via A Calzada, Salceda and Santa Irene. It is the shortest stage from Sarria and the usual last night before arriving.
How far is it from O Pedrouzo to Santiago?
20.2 km, via Amenal, Lavacolla and Monte do Gozo. It ends in the Praza do Obradoiro, facing the cathedral.
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