HomeTrailsCamino Francés - 06 León a Cacabelos vs Camiño Inglés

Camino Francés - 06 León a Cacabelos vs Camiño Inglés

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 Camiño Inglés
Distance 76 mi122 km 70 mi112 km
Elevation gain 3,517 ft1,072 m 4,698 ft1,432 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 from July to September Best from June to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

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

At 76 mi122 km, Camino Francés - 06 León a Cacabelos is the longer route — roughly 6.2 mi10 km more than Camiño Inglés (70 mi112 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Camiño Inglés 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.