Camino del Norte · Stage 10
Laredo to Santander
Laredo to Santander on the Camino del Norte: 49.3 km, 478 m up and 472 m down. Elevation profile, villages, albergues, water and tips.
- kilometres
- 49.3
- ascent
- 478 m
- descent
- 472 m
- highest point
- 119 m
- lowest point
- 0 m
- difficulty
- very hard
Surface: 66 % asphalt, 5 % track and 17 % footpath.
In our data it runs in one go, but almost everyone splits it at Güemes or Noja. From Laredo you take the boat across to Santoña and walk Berria beach and Mount Buciero. Then beaches, marshes and the arrival at Somo, from where the ferry crosses the bay to Santander.
Villages and services on this stage
The villages the stage passes through, with the distance from the start and what each one has. Services change: check them on the day.
| Km | Village | Albergues | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | Laredo | 3 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 5.8 | Santoña | 3 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 14.0 | Noja | 2 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 14.4 | Barrio Tregandín | — | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 17.3 | Castillo Siete Villas | — | bar · shop |
| 33.4 | Galizano | — | bar · shop · ATM · fountain |
| 49.3 | Santander | 15 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
PeregriNeo data based on © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Copernicus DEM GLO-30 elevations (© DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018, EU and ESA).
FAQ
How far is it from Laredo to Santander?
About 49.3 km along the Camino, with 478 m of total ascent and 472 m of descent, by our measurements.
How long does the Laredo to Santander stage take?
At an easy pilgrim pace, between 12.0 and 14.5 hours of walking, not counting stops. Hills count: every 100 m of climbing adds about 10 minutes.
Where to sleep in Santander?
There are 15 albergues in Santander, plus other places to stay. Book ahead in high season.