How many kilometres is stage 3?

The stage from Almargem to Ribolhos is about 21 km according to our track.

How long does this stage take?

About 5 h 38 min at a moderate pace (21 km and +381 m). This estimate excludes breaks; with rests, photos and meals, add 1-2 hours.

How much elevation does this stage have?

It gains about +381 m of ascent and −409 m of descent, calculated on the real profile of the stage.

Is this stage difficult?

We rate it as moderate difficulty, with about 18 m of ascent per kilometre. It is an estimate based on elevation; heat, rain or the surface can make it harder.

Is there water, a pharmacy and an ATM along the way?

On the stage we found 1 water fountains, 0 pharmacies and 0 ATMs (OpenStreetMap data; do confirm opening times).

Stage 3 of 21 · Camino Portugués Interior

Almargem → Ribolhos

Viseu (Portugal)

Distance: 21 km
Time: 5 h 38 min
Ascent: +381 m
Descent: −409 m
Difficulty: Moderate

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Jornada exigente hacia las montañas de Castro Daire, entre bosques y arroyos serranos.

Elevation profile

Ascent

+381 m

Descent

−409 m

Altitude

674–874 m

Stage map

Services on the stage:💧 1 water fountains✚ 0 pharmacies🏧 0 ATMs(OpenStreetMap data; check opening times)

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What to see on this stage

Monuments and points of interest near the Camino for your rest (data from OpenStreetMap).

RuinsCasinha dos Pastores
RuinsNecrópole da Igreja Matriz de Vila Cova à Coelheira
ViewpointMiradouro da Padiela
AttractionPelourinho de Vila Cova à Coelheira
HeritageVia Romana Lamego-Viseu

Frequently asked questions about this stage

How many kilometres is stage 3?: The stage from Almargem to Ribolhos is about 21 km according to our track.
How long does this stage take?: About 5 h 38 min at a moderate pace (21 km and +381 m). This estimate excludes breaks; with rests, photos and meals, add 1-2 hours.
How much elevation does this stage have?: It gains about +381 m of ascent and −409 m of descent, calculated on the real profile of the stage.
Is this stage difficult?: We rate it as moderate difficulty, with about 18 m of ascent per kilometre. It is an estimate based on elevation; heat, rain or the surface can make it harder.
Is there water, a pharmacy and an ATM along the way?: On the stage we found 1 water fountains, 0 pharmacies and 0 ATMs (OpenStreetMap data; do confirm opening times).