Caminho do Xisto de Vila Cova de Alva

Santa Ovaia e Vila Pouca da Beira, Portugal

8.8 miles (14.2 km) · 2,206 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The Caminho do Xisto de Vila Cova de Alva is a 8.8 mile route in Santa Ovaia e Vila Pouca da Beira, Portugal. The course features 2,206 feet of elevation gain and 2,190 feet of descent. The largest climb extends 3.2 miles, gaining 366 feet. The course averages 252 feet of vertical gain per mile. Approximately 50% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 13.7 out of 10, placing it in the 75.55th percentile. This point-to-point route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring Portugal's mountain terrain.