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Camino Francés

Camino Francés — the trail guide

The Camino Francés is a 767.5 km trek in Spain, typically walked in 30-35 days, with 11515 m of total ascent. It rates Moderate on our published rubric (15 m of gain per km, topping out at 1508 m). Its operating periods and current access must be checked with the linked route authorities; historical climate averages cannot establish whether the route is open or passable.

The roughly 800 km French Way links the Pyrenees to Santiago de Compostela through northern Spain, using a dense network of pilgrim accommodation and services.

Quick facts

Distance767.5 km
Total ascent11515 m
Typical duration30-35 days
Difficulty (computed)Moderate
Steepness15 m gain per km
High point1508 m
CountrySpain
RegionSpain

Difficulty is computed from gain-per-km and maximum altitude on a published rubric, identically for every trail in the catalogue — so an "Moderate" here means the same thing everywhere on DirtbagMaps.

Official planning information

Elevation profile

Low point 170 m · high point 1508 m · 11515 m total ascent over 767.5 km.

Historical climate normals — month by month

ERA5 reanalysis averages (2015–2024) for the trail area, referenced to approximately 991 m elevation. These are gridded historical estimates, not observations from every stage and not a forecast. They cannot show current snowpack, river levels, fire restrictions, closures or whether a pass is safe.

MonthAvg highAvg lowAvg precip
Jan170 mm
Feb135 mm
Mar128 mm
Apr12°122 mm
May15°109 mm
Jun20°11°131 mm
Jul22°13°54 mm
Aug22°13°82 mm
Sep19°11°96 mm
Oct15°117 mm
Nov10°162 mm
Dec157 mm

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Camino Francés?

The Camino Francés is 767.5 km, and most hikers complete it in 30-35 days. Total elevation gain is 11515 m.

How difficult is the Camino Francés?

It rates Moderate on DirtbagMaps' computed rubric: 15 m of climbing per km walked with a high point of 1508 m. The rubric classifies every trail from gain-per-km and maximum altitude, so ratings are comparable across the whole catalogue.

What season and condition information is available for the Camino Francés?

No fixed route-wide walking season is published. The official Camino source publishes the route and planning advice but no single opening season for walkers. Conditions and services vary across the roughly 800 km route. This note was reviewed 29 Jul 2026 and is not live status; re-check the linked authorities before booking and departure.

Where is the Camino Francés?

In Spain. The route starts near 43.010, -1.319 — the interactive 3D map above shows the full line, and the planner splits it into daily stages.

Can I get the GPX and plan daily stages?

Yes. Open the trail in the DirtbagMaps planner to drag the elevation profile into daily stages, see huts and accommodation along the corridor, and export a per-day GPX for your watch or GPS.