Portuguese Camino (Central) · Stage 6
Tomar to Alvaiázere
Tomar to Alvaiázere on the Portuguese Camino (Central): 32.7 km, 555 m up and 300 m down. Elevation profile, villages, albergues, water and tips.
- kilometres
- 32.7
- ascent
- 555 m
- descent
- 300 m
- highest point
- 321 m
- lowest point
- 53 m
- difficulty
- very hard
Surface: 70 % asphalt, 22 % track and 7 % footpath.
The more rural interior begins, with ups and downs through woods and small hamlets. Few services and many kilometres: one of the hardest stages of the route from Lisbon. Start early and carry supplies.
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 | Tomar | 1 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 0.1 | São João Batista | 1 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 0.4 | Santa Maria dos Olivais | 1 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 7.6 | Casais | — | fountain |
| 8.4 | Soianda | — | bar · shop · fountain |
| 11.0 | Calvinos | — | bar · shop · fountain |
| 19.9 | Vila Verde | 1 | — |
| 26.1 | Cortiça | 1 | — |
| 28.2 | Feteiras de Além | 1 | — |
| 31.6 | Seiceira | — | bar · shop · fountain |
| 32.7 | Alvaiázere | 1 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
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 Tomar to Alvaiázere?
About 32.7 km along the Camino, with 555 m of total ascent and 300 m of descent, by our measurements.
How long does the Tomar to Alvaiázere stage take?
At an easy pilgrim pace, between 8.0 and 10.0 hours of walking, not counting stops. Hills count: every 100 m of climbing adds about 10 minutes.
Where to sleep in Alvaiázere?
There are 1 albergues in Alvaiázere, plus other places to stay. Book ahead in high season.