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Stage 1 of 11

Braga – Santiago de Caldelas

An easy start: out of the city and into the countryside.

Distance
18.9 km
Ascent
↑ 389 m
Descent
↓ 340 m
Walking time
≈ 5 h 45 min
Difficulty
Easy
Highest
248 m
Weather in Santiago de Caldelas2 days and the sun

Forecast for the end of the stage · Open-Meteo

Track: Codeseda Viva (Wikiloc)

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Fresh legs, a full rucksack and a head still busy with all sorts of things. That’s how you leave Braga. The city lets go of you gradually and the surroundings grow quieter. The route goes up and down, but never for long and never steeply. This is an easy day, and that’s exactly the idea.

With a little over five hours of walking, you have plenty of time to look around, chat and get to know your boots. There’s no need to push yourself anywhere. You’ll arrive in Santiago de Caldelas with energy to spare and looking forward to tomorrow. The Geira has only just begun.

Take it easy today. The coming days will take care of themselves.

Tips for this stage

  • Walk deliberately slowly today: your feet still need to get used to the rhythm.
  • Already feeling the weight of your rucksack? Take out whatever you're not using this evening.
  • Buy some food and drink in Braga for the road.

Before you set off: where to sleep in Braga

8 places

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Where to sleep in Santiago de Caldelas

5 places

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