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Grand itinéraire de pèlerinage

Camino Francés — Chemin de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France

The Camino Francés is not an organised race. Stage distances vary widely depending on the sources and on the starting point chosen by each pilgrim (Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is the most common start, but not the only one).

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780kmDistance
+13,146mElevation
13,033mD−

Metrics from the available track

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Romanesque bridge of Puente la Reina on the Camino Francés in Navarre
Photo:José Luis Filpo CabanaCC BY 3.0 · adapted image

Route reference

Prepare the Camino Francés — Chemin de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle route

The Camino Francés — Chemin de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle page brings together published data for this running route.

The route is listed from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France to Santiago de Compostela, Espagne, with 780 km and an unpublished ascent on the page.

Start / area
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France
Finish
Santiago de Compostela, Espagne
Distance
780 km

GPX track and calculated values

Calculated values for this track: 792 km of distance calculated from the GPX track · 13,146 m ascent calculated from GPX elevations.

These track measurements remain separate from the organiser's figures and depend on the GPX version and sampling.

  • Source-page value: 780 km; distance calculated from the GPX: 792 km.

Sources reviewed

Official sources: 2 · sources with a recorded review date: 2. Updates from the organiser always take precedence.

Latest recorded check: 18 September 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Camino Francés — Chemin de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle GPX available?

Yes. The track and its profile can be viewed here, and the file is available as a free download from this page.

Do these details replace the organiser's instructions?

No. This page makes sources easier to consult and separates published data from GPX calculations. Check the latest official instructions before the start.

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Reviewed information

Preparation and points to check

Differences and information still uncertain

These items are shown explicitly so an approximation is never presented as official data.

  • The ~780 km distance (Roncevaux–Santiago) is the figure most commonly cited by the institutional sources consulted; it excludes the French section Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port–Roncevaux (~25 km), which varies depending on the route followed.
  • The CNIG publishes KMLs by stage and several variants; Trailboard keeps only the main files with the suffix “a ” and keeps each stage as a distinct segment.
  • The Camino Francés is not approved as a GR in Spain (a tourist/heritage regime distinct from the FEDME GR® network); the corresponding French sections (GR 65, GR 653, GR 654, GR 655) remain separate GR listings in this catalogue.

Notable places

Cruz de Ferro at Foncebadón, a landmark on the Camino Francés
Cruz de Ferro at Foncebadón, a landmark on the Camino FrancésRodelar (Rubén Ojeda) · CC BY-SA 3.0 ES · adapted image

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Sources and provenance

These links point to the documents used. The organiser's instructions remain authoritative if they change.

  • Camino de Santiago en Galicia — French Way (official regional tourism board)Official
    Open source
  • Oficina del Peregrino (Pilgrim's Welcome Office, Cathedral of Santiago)Official
    Open source

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