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Viana do Castelo

Cruz dos Franceses – View of the Serra do Gerês loop from Labruja

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Viana do Castelo

Cruz dos Franceses – View of the Serra do Gerês loop from Labruja

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Cruz dos Franceses – View of the Serra do Gerês loop from Labruja

04:14

14.3km

410m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 4, 2026

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3.46 km

Ecomuseum of the Serra da Labruja

Highlight • Historical Site

A picturesque small valley with 10 old former watermills with bridges, some small suspension bridges and footbridges on the Ribeiro de São João. Three mills were restored. The small museum is open Saturday and Sunday from 09:00-12:30.

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2

3.64 km

Chapel + Cemetery

Highlight • Religious Site

At sunset, both form a perfect picture.

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3

3.77 km

San Cristobal Church

Highlight • Religious Site

A beautiful picture, in the upper part of the town.

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4

9.14 km

Alto da Portela Grande de Labruja

Highlight • Viewpoint

The ascent of Serra da Labruja is, for many, the greatest challenge of the Central Portuguese Way to Santiago, and also one of its most memorable moments. It's a steep …

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9.61 km

Cruz dos Franceses

Highlight • Monument

In the heart of the Serra da Labruja, in what is considered one of the most difficult sections of the Portuguese Way of St. James (central), a nineteenth-century Latin cross …

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10.00 km

Caminho de Santiago – Larruia Ascent

Highlight • Climb

Nice steep climb this Camino here.

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7

10.1 km

View of the Serra do Gerês

Highlight • Viewpoint

A fantastic view that invites you to take a little break.

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8

13.2 km

Cascata de Vilarinho

Highlight • Waterfall

Great place for picnic

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14.3 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.78 km

2.42 km

1.47 km

1.46 km

601 m

469 m

103 m

Surfaces

8.33 km

2.47 km

1.56 km

941 m

601 m

398 m

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Sunday 10 May

17°C

10°C

77 %

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