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Camino Francés - 06 León a Cacabelos vs Camino Francés - 07 Cacabelos a Palas de Rei

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 - 06 León a Cacabelos Camino Francés - 07 Cacabelos a Palas de Rei
Distance 76 mi122 km 78 mi126 km
Elevation gain 3,517 ft1,072 m 6,512 ft1,985 m
Typical duration 5 days 6 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Spain Spain
Best time to hike Best from July to September Best from June to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Camino Francés - 06 León a Cacabelos vs Camino Francés - 07 Cacabelos a Palas de Rei: which should you hike?

At 78 mi126 km, Camino Francés - 07 Cacabelos a Palas de Rei is the longer route — roughly 2.3 mi4 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.