How many kilometres is stage 5?

The stage from Bigorne to Lamego is about 14 km according to our track.

How long does this stage take?

About 4 h 6 min at a moderate pace (14 km and +462 m). This estimate excludes breaks; with rests, photos and meals, add 1-2 hours.

How much elevation does this stage have?

It gains about +462 m of ascent and −495 m of descent, calculated on the real profile of the stage.

Is this stage difficult?

We rate it as hard difficulty, with about 33 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 2 water fountains, 6 pharmacies and 9 ATMs (OpenStreetMap data; do confirm opening times).

Stage 5 of 21 · Camino Portugués Interior

Bigorne → Lamego

Viseu (Portugal)

Distance: 14 km
Time: 4 h 6 min
Ascent: +462 m
Descent: −495 m
Difficulty: Hard

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Llegada a Lamego, cuna del santuario de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios y su gran escalinata.

Elevation profile

Ascent

+462 m

Descent

−495 m

Altitude

65–319 m

Stage map

Services on the stage:💧 2 water fountains✚ 6 pharmacies🏧 9 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).

MuseumMuseu do Douro
MuseumEspaço Douro do Frei de Mansilha
MonumentMonumento aos Aviadores Gago Coutinho e Sacadura Cabral
MonumentDouro Património Mundial
Monument1.º centenário da estação.
HeritageCruzeiro de Nosso Senhor do Bonfim
AttractionPelourinho de Santa Marta de Penaguião
AttractionSandeman

Frequently asked questions about this stage

How many kilometres is stage 5?: The stage from Bigorne to Lamego is about 14 km according to our track.
How long does this stage take?: About 4 h 6 min at a moderate pace (14 km and +462 m). This estimate excludes breaks; with rests, photos and meals, add 1-2 hours.
How much elevation does this stage have?: It gains about +462 m of ascent and −495 m of descent, calculated on the real profile of the stage.
Is this stage difficult?: We rate it as hard difficulty, with about 33 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 2 water fountains, 6 pharmacies and 9 ATMs (OpenStreetMap data; do confirm opening times).