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We didn’t find the 400m ascent to Alto da Portelo to be very steep or difficult. The descent was trickier because logging was taking place on the path as we were walking, so we had to wait several minutes to pass the machine and then had to clamber over several tree trunks that were blocking the entire trail.
Rubiães seems like an unusual place to be so popular as an end-of-stage destination. The town is just strung along the through road and while there are quite a few albergues and other pilgrim accommodation options (more than listed in Gronze), there’s little else, so if you want to walk further, there’s nothing really keeping you here.
Walked the Portugues in 2017, and remember that hill distinctly, it is ALL rock. I found it to be a difficult climb (but, I think, not too long), I don't remember the descent being that difficult at all. I don't know about a road alternative, but parallel to the rock path (in the woods), there's a path used by the people collecting sap from the pine trees (you'll see the bags hanging off the trees). I didn't take it because there was no way of telling if it went all the way up, or how far off it veered from the Camino. Turns out, it goes all the way up, and spits you out on the top, right where the Camino is. I can't vouch for what it's like, but if I went again, I think I would try it. The top is awesome, by the way. Besides the view, it was like a little party up there, everyone so happy to have made it, and there's a big well with delicious, very cold water. Enjoy! BobSo forward planning here.. I have seen some pics of the stage to Rubiases and it looks like a bit of a killer. So, on a scale of '1'and 'the walk into Zibiri (CF)' where would you rate ths stage? Does the very rocky trail go up or down or both? I read there is an alternate way to the top via the road - has anyone walked to the top (and down again) via the road? Would love to hear the thoughts and opinions (and reasurance!!!) of those who have done it,
thanks
So forward planning here.. I have seen some pics of the stage to Rubiases and it looks like a bit of a killer. So, on a scale of '1'and 'the walk into Zibiri (CF)' where would you rate ths stage? Does the very rocky trail go up or down or both? I read there is an alternate way to the top via the road - has anyone walked to the top (and down again) via the road? Would love to hear the thoughts and opinions (and reasurance!!!) of those who have done it,
thanks
Much harder than to Zuberi.So forward planning here.. I have seen some pics of the stage to Rubiases and it looks like a bit of a killer. So, on a scale of '1'and 'the walk into Zibiri (CF)' where would you rate ths stage? Does the very rocky trail go up or down or both? I read there is an alternate way to the top via the road - has anyone walked to the top (and down again) via the road? Would love to hear the thoughts and opinions (and reasurance!!!) of those who have done it,
thanks
No experience in Winter walking, sorry.Thank you everyone, for your wonderful comments.
Does anyone have any experience with winter walking? Are we likely to see snow? Ice on the ground? Will we struggle to find accommodation? Our preference is private accommodation - all the way, if that is possible.
thanks again.
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