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Camino Aragonés vs Camino del Norte (Cantabria)

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

Camino Aragonés Camino del Norte (Cantabria)
Distance 89 km 181 km
Elevation gain 1,382 m 1,936 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International National
Country Spain Spain
Best time to hike Best from July to July Best months: April, June, July, August
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Camino Aragonés vs Camino del Norte (Cantabria): which should you hike?

At 181 km, Camino del Norte (Cantabria) is the longer route — roughly 92 km more than Camino Aragonés (89 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Camino Aragonés 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.