Camino Francés Stages Overview
The Camino Francés is the most popular route of the Camino de Santiago pilgrim network. It traditionally begins in Saint‑Jean‑Pied‑de‑Port, France, and stretches roughly 790 km (490 miles) across northern Spain to Santiago de Compostela. Along the way,
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it passes through the regions of Navarre, La Rioja, Castile and León, and Galicia, crossing landscapes that range from the mountains of the French Pyrénées to the open plains of the meseta, and from picturesque villages such as O Cebreiro to vibrant cities like Pamplona.
The route is commonly divided into stages, with each stage representing a day’s walk. Our guide follows a 33‑stage structure, averaging approximately 24 km (15 miles) per day. These stages are intended as a planning tool only and should be adjusted to suit your physical ability, weather conditions, and personal schedule.
Use this page to compare all 33 stages at a glance. Select any stage to view its towns, distances between stops, and available amenities.
Looking for a specific town? Browse towns A-Z .
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Region: Pyrenees
This region is characterised by steep mountain ascents, exposed ridgelines, and rapid elevation changes typical of the high Pyrenees.
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Roncesvalles (via Route Napolean)
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Roncesvalles (via Valcarlos)
Region: Navarre
Roncesvalles to Zubiri
Zubiri to Pamplona
Pamplona to Puente la Reina
Puente la Reina to Estella
Estella to Los Arcos
Los Arcos to Logrono
Region: La Rioja
Logrono to Najera
Najera to Santo Domingo de la Calzada
Santo Domingo de la Calzada to Belorado
Region: Castile y León - Meseta (Burgos Province)
Belorado to San Juan de Ortega
San Juan de Ortega to Burgos
Burgos to Hornillos del Camino
Hornillos del Camino to Castrojeriz
Region: Castile y León - Meseta (Palencia)
Castrojeriz to Fromista
Fromista to Carrion de los Condes
Carrion de los Condes to Terradillos de los Templarios
Terradillos de los Templarios to Bercianos del Real Camino
Bercianos del Real Camino to Mansilla de las Mulas
Mansilla de las Mulas to Leon
Region: Castilla y León – León Province
Leon to San Martin del Camino
Leon to Villar de Mazarife
San Martin del Camino to Astorga
Villar de Mazarife to Astorga
Astorga to Foncebadon
Foncebadon to Ponferrada
Ponferrada to Villafranca del Bierzo
Villafranca del Bierzo to O Cebreiro
Region: Galicia
O Cebreiro to Triacastela
Triacastela to Sarria (via San Xil)
Triacastela to Sarria (via Samos)
Sarria to Portomarin
Portomarin to Palas de Rei
Palas de Rei to Arzua
Arzua to O Pedrouzo
O Pedrouzo to Santiago de Compostela
For detailed free offline elevation profiles of all Camino Francés sections, see caminantes.co