This day is mostly about endurance. You walk well over 30 kilometres and are on the move for almost 9 hours. You climb more than you descend, so this is not a day to rush. Find a rhythm you can sustain and stick to it.
It isn’t one big climb. It’s the sum of all the hills that makes it hard. Plan your breaks and eat before you get hungry. In the sun, it becomes a long day.
Castelo Branco is a proper city. After hours on the trail, the traffic and bustle take a bit of getting used to. Take your time to arrive, have a shower and enjoy a good meal. Step by step, you’ll get there.