This day calls for patience and strong legs. It’s about 28 kilometres, and you’ll be going up and down almost the whole way. As soon as you reach the top, the next descent begins. Climbing and descending almost balance each other out, so your knees will take at least as much punishment as your calves.
Pace yourself and take your time. The landscape is rugged and wide open, with few people around. That brings a sense of calm, but the kilometres can sometimes seem to drag. After more than 9 hours, you walk into Vinhais. Take your rucksack off, eat something tasty and sleep deeply. Walk at your own pace, the Camino will wait.