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Camino del Norte

Spain · Europe · Thru-hike / long-distance trail · score 66/100

At a glance

CountriesSpain
ContinentEurope
RegionBasque Country, Cantabria, Asturias, Galicia
TypeThru-hike / long-distance trail
Length817 km
Typical duration35 days
Difficulty3/5 (Moderate)
Max altitude800 m
Best seasonMay-Oct
StartIrun
EndSantiago de Compostela
Permit / guideno
Special gearnone

Score

66/100
Scenery
25/35
Fame
14/25
Uniqueness
11/20
Logistics
16/20

Beautiful coastal Camino along the Bay of Biscay; hillier and quieter than the Frances

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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