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Camino del Norte (Cantabria) vs Camino Francés - 01

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

Camino del Norte (Cantabria) Camino Francés - 01
Distance 181 km 186 km
Elevation gain 1,936 m —
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network National International
Country Spain Spain
Best time to hike Best months: April, June, July, August Best from June to September
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Camino del Norte (Cantabria) vs Camino Francés - 01: which should you hike?

At 186 km, Camino Francés - 01 is the longer route — roughly 5 km more than Camino del Norte (Cantabria) (181 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Camino del Norte (Cantabria) 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.