The Way of St James
Climbing Profile
7 Days | Total distance 269km (167mi) | Average 54km/day (34mi/day) | 42% trails and bike lanes + 58% asphalt
Day 1
Arrival – Welcome at Porto or Lisbon airport. Lodging in a 4-star Hotel.
Day 2
Riding to the historic town on the coast – 87km (54mi), 490m total climbing (1610ft), level 4 (3.5).
Day 3
Riding to the border, always following the Way – 60km (37mi), 400m total climbing (1310ft), level 3 (2.8).
Day 4
Crossing the border to Spain – 55km (34mi), 1400 total climbing (4590ft), level 4 (4.3).
Day 5
The luxuriant vegetation and the mysticism of the Way – 40km (25mi), 800m total climbing (2630ft), level 3 (3.1).
Day 6
Mixed emotions when we arrive to Santiago de Compostela – 27km (17mi), 800m total climbing (2630ft), level 3 (2.5).
Day 7
Departure – After breakfast transfer to Porto airport (2-hour and 30-min drive) or Lisbon airport (5-hour and 30-min drive).