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Camino Francés - 03 Logroño a Burgos 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 - 03 Logroño a Burgos Camino Francés - 06 León a Cacabelos
Distance 74 mi120 km 76 mi122 km
Elevation gain 4,239 ft1,292 m 3,517 ft1,072 m
Typical duration 5 days 5 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Spain Spain
Best time to hike Best months: April, June, July, August, September Best from July to September
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Camino Francés - 03 Logroño a Burgos vs Camino Francés - 06 León a Cacabelos: which should you hike?

At 76 mi122 km, Camino Francés - 06 León a Cacabelos is the longer route — roughly 1.3 mi2 km more than Camino Francés - 03 Logroño a Burgos (74 mi120 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 - 03 Logroño a Burgos 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.