{"id":13604,"date":"2025-12-11T18:28:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T18:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bicigrino.com\/portuguese-way-by-bike-the-stages\/"},"modified":"2025-12-11T18:28:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T18:28:02","slug":"portuguese-way-by-bike-the-stages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bicigrino.com\/en\/portuguese-way-by-bike-the-stages\/","title":{"rendered":"Portuguese Way by bike, the stages."},"content":{"rendered":"
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Portuguese Way by Bike: The Recommended Stages by Bicigrino<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n

The Portuguese Way by bicycle is one of the most beautiful and varied routes to reach Santiago de Compostela.
\nFrom Lisbon or Porto, the cyclist discovers secondary roads, rural tracks, coastal footbridges and
\nvillages full of history before entering the Galician forests.<\/p>\n

Below you will find our proposal of recommended stages<\/strong> based on tourist criteria,
\nslope, safety and comfort for the traveler. These stages are not inflexible:
\nis an informative guide<\/strong> to help you organize your Portuguese Way by bicycle.
\nEach cyclist should adapt the plan to his or her physical condition, availability, points of interest and travel style. <\/p>\n

If you need a customized plan, want to split or extend stages, or want to know other alternatives
\n(such as the central variant or mixed variants between coast and inland),
\ncontact us<\/strong>. We will be happy to help you set up your itinerary. <\/p>\n

And remember: at Bicigrino we put at your disposal our
\nfleet of rental bicycles<\/strong> – high quality, professionally checked models
\nand equipped for cycle touring – so that you can do the Camino safely, comfortably and without logistical complications.<\/p>\n

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Recommended stages of the Portuguese Way by bicycle<\/h2>\n

This is the 11-stage plan elaborated by Bicigrino for the Portuguese Coastal Route,
\nfollowing our official tracks and cyclotourism criteria.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

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Stage 1 – Lisbon \u2192 Vila Franca de Xira<\/h3>\n
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  • Distance:<\/strong> 43.7 km<\/li>\n
  • Positive vertical drop:<\/strong> 218 m<\/li>\n
  • Negative vertical drop:<\/strong> 237 m<\/li>\n
  • Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Urban departure from Lisbon following the Tagus River. Flat and accessible stage to warm up legs,
    \nideal as a first contact with the Camino. <\/p>\n<\/article>\n

    <\/p>\n

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    Stage 2 – Vila Franca de Xira \u2192 Goleg\u00e3<\/h3>\n
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    • Distance:<\/strong> 85.64 km<\/li>\n
    • Positive elevation gain:<\/strong> 270 m<\/li>\n
    • Negative vertical drop:<\/strong> 262 m<\/li>\n
    • Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Long but completely flat stage through the plains of Ribatejo, advancing along the Tagus.
      \nIdeal for fast riding and enjoying the agricultural landscape.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n

      <\/p>\n

      \n

      Stage 3 – Goleg\u00e3 \u2192 Ansi\u00e3o<\/h3>\n
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      • Distance:<\/strong> 76.36 km<\/li>\n
      • Positive elevation gain:<\/strong> 1,101 m<\/li>\n
      • Negative vertical drop:<\/strong> 904 m<\/li>\n
      • Difficulty: Difficult<\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        It enters a terrain of constant hills and rural tracks. Physically demanding stage typical of the interior of Portugal. <\/p>\n<\/article>\n

        <\/p>\n

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        Stage 4 – Ansi\u00e3o \u2192 Coimbra<\/h3>\n
          \n
        • Distance:<\/strong> 46.66 km<\/li>\n
        • Positive elevation gain:<\/strong> 619 m<\/li>\n
        • Negative vertical drop:<\/strong> 815 m<\/li>\n
        • Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Shorter stage but with constant ups and downs. The arrival in Coimbra allows you to enjoy one of the most beautiful historical cities in Portugal. <\/p>\n<\/article>\n

          <\/p>\n

          \n

          Stage 5 – Coimbra \u2192 Albergaria-a-Velha<\/h3>\n
            \n
          • Distance:<\/strong> 67.39 km<\/li>\n
          • Positive elevation gain:<\/strong> 729 m<\/li>\n
          • Negative vertical drop:<\/strong> 606 m<\/li>\n
          • Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Varied terrain with rural roads, eucalyptus groves and small villages. Very comfortable and cyclotourist stage. <\/p>\n<\/article>\n

            <\/p>\n

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            Stage 6 – Albergaria-a-Velha \u2192 Oporto<\/h3>\n
              \n
            • Distance:<\/strong> 66.13 km<\/li>\n
            • Positive elevation gain:<\/strong> 1,075 m<\/li>\n
            • Negative difference in altitude:<\/strong> 1,156 m<\/li>\n
            • Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              A demanding stage due to the accumulation of hills. The arrival at the Douro and the historic center of Porto is one of the most memorable moments of the Camino. <\/p>\n<\/article>\n

              <\/p>\n

              \n

              Stage 7 – Porto \u2192 Esposende (Costa)<\/h3>\n
                \n
              • Distance:<\/strong> 64.32 km<\/li>\n
              • Positive elevation gain:<\/strong> 238 m<\/li>\n
              • Negative vertical drop:<\/strong> 316 m<\/li>\n
              • Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                One of the most beautiful stages. Walkways along the Atlantic, bike paths and fishing villages. Very comfortable for cyclotourism. <\/p>\n<\/article>\n

                <\/p>\n

                \n

                Stage 8 – Esposende \u2192 Caminha (Costa)<\/h3>\n
                  \n
                • Distance:<\/strong> 53.21 km<\/li>\n
                • Positive elevation gain:<\/strong> 632 m<\/li>\n
                • Negative vertical drop:<\/strong> 636 m<\/li>\n
                • Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Coastal path, beaches, soft cliffs and the beautiful city of Viana do Castelo. End in Caminha, in front of the Minho. <\/p>\n<\/article>\n

                  <\/p>\n

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                  Stage 9 – Caminha \u2192 Vigo (Coast)<\/h3>\n
                    \n
                  • Distance:<\/strong> 61.34 km<\/li>\n
                  • Positive elevation gain:<\/strong> 726 m<\/li>\n
                  • Negative vertical drop:<\/strong> 693 m<\/li>\n
                  • Difficulty: Difficult<\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Crossing of the Mi\u00f1o River towards Galicia and drive along the spectacular south coast of the community. Views of the C\u00edes Islands and entrance to Vigo. <\/p>\n<\/article>\n

                    <\/p>\n

                    \n

                    Stage 10 – Vigo \u2192 Caldas de Reis<\/h3>\n
                      \n
                    • Distance:<\/strong> 62.2 km<\/li>\n
                    • Positive elevation gain:<\/strong> 902 m<\/li>\n
                    • Negative vertical drop:<\/strong> 916 m<\/li>\n
                    • Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Coastal path, urban areas, entrance to Pontevedra and rural stretches to Caldas de Reis. Very complete and varied stage. <\/p>\n<\/article>\n

                      <\/p>\n

                      \n

                      Stage 11 – Caldas de Reis \u2192 Santiago de Compostela<\/h3>\n
                        \n
                      • Distance:<\/strong> 43.98 km<\/li>\n
                      • Positive elevation gain:<\/strong> 629 m<\/li>\n
                      • Negative vertical drop:<\/strong> 396 m<\/li>\n
                      • Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        Last stage of the Portuguese Way. Forests, corredoiras, Padr\u00f3n and glorious arrival at the Plaza del Obradoiro. <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                        Portuguese Way by Bike: The Recommended Stages by Bicigrino The Portuguese Way by bicycle is one of the most beautiful and varied routes to reach Santiago de Compostela. From Lisbon or Porto, the cyclist discovers secondary roads, rural tracks, coastal footbridges and villages full of history before entering the Galician forests. Below you will find […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":13603,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[169],"tags":[250,253],"class_list":["post-13604","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-camino-portugues","tag-bicigrino","tag-portuguese-way-stages-by-bike"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bicigrino.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13604","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bicigrino.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bicigrino.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bicigrino.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bicigrino.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13604"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/bicigrino.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13604\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bicigrino.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13603"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bicigrino.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13604"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bicigrino.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13604"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bicigrino.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13604"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}