Portuguese Camino (Central) · Stage 17
Ponte de Lima to Rubiães
Ponte de Lima to Rubiães on the Portuguese Camino (Central): 17.9 km, 465 m up and 256 m down. Elevation profile, villages, albergues, water and tips.
- kilometres
- 17.9
- ascent
- 465 m
- descent
- 256 m
- highest point
- 401 m
- lowest point
- 3 m
- difficulty
- moderate
Surface: 41 % asphalt, 39 % track and 19 % footpath.
The mountain stage of the Portuguese Camino: the climb to the Portela Grande de Labruja, on a stone path through the woods, short but very steep. Then down to Rubiães. Short in kilometres, but it counts as a full day.
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 | Ponte de Lima | 1 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 15.6 | Agualonga | 1 | bar · ATM · fountain |
| 17.9 | Rubiães | 4 | bar · pharmacy |
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 Ponte de Lima to Rubiães?
About 17.9 km along the Camino, with 465 m of total ascent and 256 m of descent, by our measurements.
How long does the Ponte de Lima to Rubiães stage take?
At an easy pilgrim pace, between 5.0 and 6.0 hours of walking, not counting stops. Hills count: every 100 m of climbing adds about 10 minutes.
Where to sleep in Rubiães?
There are 4 albergues in Rubiães, plus other places to stay. Book ahead in high season.