This ancient fishing village also serves as a starting point towards São Bartolomeu de Messines, for a route whose first phase has no major difficulties. The districts of Ferreiras and Paderne glide by on an excellent surface that takes us to the first difficulty: the 2 km ascent to Pico Alto. In the Serra do Caldeirão, venture onto a roller-coaster of continuous ups and downs. The challenge becomes more intense as you get closer to Freixo Seco and its 2.5 km steep climb on a rough surface. After this, make sure you get your energy back to face gradients in excess of 15% on the way to Vermelhos and Ameixial.