Distance
21.4km
Ascent
238m
Walking time
5 h 30 min
Stage 5 / 11 · Camino Portugués
Rubiães Tui
Rubiães to Tui: 21.4 km, 238 m of ascent and 426 m of descent, about 5 h 30 min on foot. Stage 5 of 11 on the Camino Portugués. All stages · Camino Portugués · Where to stay in Tui
km
21.4Ascent
238mDescent
426mWalking time
5 h 30 minDifficulty
Moderatehighest point
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Elevation profile21.4 km · ↑238 m · ↓426 m · max 272 m
Real route and elevations (OpenStreetMap and digital terrain model). · Updated September 2026
Map
History and what to see
Descent via Fontoura to Valença, a bastioned fortress facing Galicia, and the crossing of the Minho by the iron international bridge (1886). Tui, with its Romanesque-Gothic fortress cathedral and old town, is the start of the last 100 km.
Villages along the way
| Village | km | Altitude | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rubiães · Places to stay | 0 | 200 m | BarAlbergue |
| São Bento da Porta Aberta | 3 | 150 m | Bar |
| Fontoura | 8 | 60 m | BarAlbergue |
| Valença | 16 | 50 m | BarShopPharmacyATMAlbergueDoctor |
| Tui · Places to stay | 19.7 | 45 m | BarShopPharmacyATMAlbergueDoctor |
Where to stay in Tui
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Apartamento A Muralla
House / apartment
Apartamentos Tui. Mirador de San Telmo y Obispo Lago
House / apartmentvilla33
House / apartment
Cruceiro do Monte
HotelSee all places to stay in Tui (10)
Albergue de peregrinos de Tui · Public albergue (no booking, first come first served) · 10 €
FAQ
How long from Rubiães to Tui?
About 5 h 30 min at a normal pace, over 19.7 km with 15 m of ascent.
Where to stay in Tui?
Our guide lists 10 places, from €15 a night.
Is it a hard stage?
Difficulty moderate: 15 m up and 170 m down; the highest point is 272 m.
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