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  1. J

    Portuguese steep descents?

    That’s a good comparison to compare with. I’ll put my worries away haha. The molinaseca descent was, for me, a trial of endurance.
  2. J

    Portuguese steep descents?

    Thank you. Love the pic 👍. Having walked regularly in the Lake District and completed the Camino Francis (albeit a few years ago) I’m sure I can handle that descent. We once drove through Portugal and the dreaded cobblestones literally shook our wing mirror loose. I’ll be wearing sturdy...
  3. J

    Portuguese steep descents?

    Thank you all. Definitely some good advice there that I will be using.
  4. J

    Portuguese steep descents?

    Thank you. Phew that’s put my mind at ease as we’ve decided to go central route rather than coastal and I was starting to doubt our choice. Thanks again
  5. J

    Portuguese steep descents?

    Looking at brierleys guide it states the descent to Saxamonde on the Portuguese central route is VERY steep. This now has me quite worried! Is it tarmac, loose rubble or stones? Should I try to avoid it?

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