Camino Frances: Challenging Hikes

Are you the sort of person who likes a challenge?

The type of hiker who sets off in the morning and doesn’t stop until they reach their destination?

If yes, then our Challenging Hiking Tours on the Camino Frances will be just right for you. 

¹ The above table gives a quick snapshot of what you can expect on your hiking tour in terms of walking times and distances. For a more detailed breakdown of how we grade our hiking tours, click here.

Click on the links below to view the moderate itineraries we offer along the Camino de Santiago’s French Way:

5-Day Challenging Tour (Palas de Rei - Santiago de Compostela)

6-Day Challenging Tour (Sarria - Santiago de Compostela) *

7-Day Challenging Tour (Sarria - Santiago de Compostela) 

8-Day Challenging Tour (O Cebreiro - Santiago de Compostela) *

9-Day Challenging Tour (O Cebreiro - Santiago de Compostela) 

  These itineraries cover at least the last 100km of the Camino Frances - if you wish to achieve your ‘Compostela’ (i.e. the official Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage Certificate), you should choose one of these itineraries.

* These itineraries are very challenging and contain a 39km hike.