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Chemin navarrais / Nafar bidea vs GR 20 Principale

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

Chemin navarrais / Nafar bidea GR 20 Principale
Distance 30 km 173 km
Elevation gain 682 m 9,520 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International National
Country France France
Best time to hike Best months: July, August, November Best months: June, August
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Chemin navarrais / Nafar bidea vs GR 20 Principale: which should you hike?

At 173 km, GR 20 Principale is the longer route — roughly 143 km more than Chemin navarrais / Nafar bidea (30 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Chemin navarrais / Nafar bidea 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.