How many kilometres is stage 2?

The stage from Santiago de Caldelas to Campo do Gerês is about 31 km according to our track.

How long does this stage take?

About 9 h 4 min at a moderate pace (31 km and +1014 m). This estimate excludes breaks; with rests, photos and meals, add 1-2 hours.

How much elevation does this stage have?

It gains about +1014 m of ascent and −573 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 3 water fountains, 1 pharmacies and 4 ATMs (OpenStreetMap data; do confirm opening times).

Stage 2 of 10 · Caminho da Geira e dos Arrieiros

Santiago de Caldelas → Campo do Gerês

Braga (Portugal)

Distance: 31 km
Time: 9 h 4 min
Ascent: +1014 m
Descent: −573 m
Difficulty: Hard

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Etapa exigente que se adentra en el Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês, entre bosques y cascadas.

Elevation profile

Ascent

+1014 m

Descent

−573 m

Altitude

147–650 m

Stage map

Services on the stage:💧 3 water fountains✚ 1 pharmacies🏧 4 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).

RuinsVia Romana da Geira
RuinsGeira Romana
Monument500 anos de Foral
ViewpointMirador
ViewpointMiradouro Bom Jesus de Mós
HeritageMilha XXIX
HeritageBouça do Gavião
HeritagePonte de Pergoim

Frequently asked questions about this stage

How many kilometres is stage 2?: The stage from Santiago de Caldelas to Campo do Gerês is about 31 km according to our track.
How long does this stage take?: About 9 h 4 min at a moderate pace (31 km and +1014 m). This estimate excludes breaks; with rests, photos and meals, add 1-2 hours.
How much elevation does this stage have?: It gains about +1014 m of ascent and −573 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 3 water fountains, 1 pharmacies and 4 ATMs (OpenStreetMap data; do confirm opening times).