Portuguese Camino (Central) · Stage 7
Alvaiázere to Rabaçal
Alvaiázere to Rabaçal on the Portuguese Camino (Central): 31.1 km, 494 m up and 629 m down. Elevation profile, villages, albergues, water and tips.
- kilometres
- 31.1
- ascent
- 494 m
- descent
- 629 m
- highest point
- 465 m
- lowest point
- 173 m
- difficulty
- very hard
Surface: 50 % asphalt, 45 % track and 5 % footpath.
Limestone hills, olive trees and stone villages such as Ansião and Alvorge. Rabaçal is a small hamlet with a Roman villa and its mosaics. You notice the lack of services; booking a bed at the end of the stage is a good idea out of season, when some albergues close.
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 | Alvaiázere | 1 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 0.8 | Seixal | 1 | — |
| 12.9 | Ansião | 1 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 13.5 | Além da Ponte | — | bar · shop |
| 19.2 | Venda do Brasil | — | bar |
| 23.1 | Alvorge | 2 | bar · shop · ATM · fountain |
| 31.1 | Rabaçal | 1 | bar · shop · ATM |
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).
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FAQ
How far is it from Alvaiázere to Rabaçal?
About 31.1 km along the Camino, with 494 m of total ascent and 629 m of descent, by our measurements.
How long does the Alvaiázere to Rabaçal stage take?
At an easy pilgrim pace, between 7.5 and 9.5 hours of walking, not counting stops. Hills count: every 100 m of climbing adds about 10 minutes.
Where to sleep in Rabaçal?
There are 1 albergues in Rabaçal, plus other places to stay. Book ahead in high season.