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Aran Pirineos. Camino de Santiago vs GR 221 Ruta de Pedra en Sec

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Aran Pirineos. Camino de Santiago GR 221 Ruta de Pedra en Sec
Distance 247 km 133 km
Elevation gain — 4,359 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International National
Country Spain Spain
Best time to hike Best months: January, February, July, November, December —
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Aran Pirineos. Camino de Santiago vs GR 221 Ruta de Pedra en Sec: which should you hike?

At 247 km, Aran Pirineos. Camino de Santiago is the longer route — roughly 114 km more than GR 221 Ruta de Pedra en Sec (133 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, GR 221 Ruta de Pedra en Sec is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.