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Stage 1 of 11

Porto – Vilarinho

Your first steps out of Porto: long, but friendly.

Distance
26.5 km
Ascent
↑ 256 m
Descent
↓ 284 m
Walking time
≈ 7 h 15 min
Difficulty
Moderate
Highest
116 m
Weather in Vilarinho2 days and the sun

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Your legs are still fresh today, but your head is already full. You’ll be walking for well over 7 hours, and everything is new: the yellow arrows, the weight on your shoulders, your own rhythm.

First you need to get out of Porto. That means streets and suburbs, with plenty of cobbles and tarmac. Gradually it becomes more rural. The hills are gentle and you never climb really high. The challenge of the day lies mainly in the distance and the hard surface under your feet. You arrive in Vilarinho tired but satisfied, with your first day under your belt. Start steadily and you’ll get there in your own time.

Tips for this stage

  • Start steadily: the first day is long and your body still needs to get used to it.
  • Lots of paved road: wear shoes that are already broken in and apply cream to your feet beforehand.
  • Have a hearty breakfast in Porto, as for the first few hours you'll mostly be walking through built-up areas.

Before you set off: where to sleep in Porto

8 places

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Where to sleep in Vilarinho

3 places

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