HomeTrailsCamino Francés - 01 vs Camino Francés - 06 León a Cacabelos

Camino Francés - 01 vs Camino Francés - 06 León a Cacabelos

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

Units
Camino Francés - 01 Camino Francés - 06 León a Cacabelos
Distance 116 mi186 km 76 mi122 km
Elevation gain 8,291 ft2,527 m 3,517 ft1,072 m
Typical duration 8 days 5 days
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Spain Spain
Best time to hike Best from June to September Best from July to September
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Camino Francés - 01 vs Camino Francés - 06 León a Cacabelos: which should you hike?

At 116 mi186 km, Camino Francés - 01 is the longer route — roughly 40 mi64 km more than Camino Francés - 06 León a Cacabelos (76 mi122 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Camino Francés - 06 León a Cacabelos 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.