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Camino Francés - 06 León a Cacabelos vs GR 221 Ruta de Pedra en Sec

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

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Camino Francés - 06 León a Cacabelos GR 221 Ruta de Pedra en Sec
Distance 76 mi122 km 84 mi136 km
Elevation gain 3,517 ft1,072 m 13,691 ft4,173 m
Typical duration 5 days 7 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International National
Country Spain Spain
Best time to hike Best from July to September —
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Camino Francés - 06 León a Cacabelos vs GR 221 Ruta de Pedra en Sec: which should you hike?

At 84 mi136 km, GR 221 Ruta de Pedra en Sec is the longer route — roughly 8.7 mi14 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.