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    3. Day 9: Pombal → Fátima

    Day 9: Pombal → Fátima

    from Pombal

    to Fátima

    E-Bike: 2h 35

    Bike: 3h 30

    40 kmDistance
    690 mElevation Gain
    Difficulty
    Traffic
    Pombal - Fátima
    Touring Bike

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    Pombal - Fátima
    Pombal - Fátima
    Pombal - Fátima

    Description

    The best day so far unfolded as I cycled through captivating landscapes, enjoyed favorable weather, and encountered minimal traffic. A recommendation echoed in the quiet beauty of Fátima. Additional Info: Fátima, a renowned pilgrimage site, is famous for the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. The Sanctuary of Fátima attracts millions of visitors each year.

    Route

    40.0 km from Pombal to Fátima, 690 m climbing, easy difficulty

    Start Point
    Pombal
    End Point
    Fátima
    Country
    Portugal
    Regions
    Centro, Pinhal Litoral

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    Notable climbs on this day

    Climb {{number}} 1
    GPX
    2 km
    62 m
    3.4%
    max 11.7%
    Climb {{number}} 2
    Category 3
    GPX
    4 km
    165 m
    3.9%
    max 9.8%

    At a glance

    Distance

    40 km

    Difficulty

    Easy

    Ascent

    690 m

    Suitable bikes

    Touring Bike

    Wind tendency for this stage

    Light sidewind

    Before dark

    Riding on
    18 km/h
    Average speed

    About 3h 42m on the bike, with short stops

    Sunrise 06:57 AM · sunset 05:42 PM at the finish, local time

    Leave by 01:30 PM to arrive 30 min before sunset

    Highlights along this route

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    • Muro de Berlim

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      Einaz80 · CC BY-SA 4.0
    • São Luís Maria Grignion de Montfort

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      Concepcion AMAT ORTA… · CC BY 3.0
    • Santo Afonso Maria de Ligório

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      Berthold Werner · CC BY-SA 4.0
    • Santa Beatriz da Silva

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      Txemari (Argazki). from Tudela (Navarra… · CC0
    • São Francisco de Sales

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      sjacktw2007 · CC BY-SA 4.0
    • São João da Cruz

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      Txemari (Argazki). from Tudela (Navarra… · CC0
    • Santo Inácio de Loiola

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      marek7400 · CC BY 3.0
    • São Marcelino Champagnat

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      sjacktw2007 · CC BY-SA 4.0
    • Pelourinho de Pombal

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      Threeohsix · CC BY-SA 4.0
    • Torre do Relógio

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      Culture
      Threeohsix · CC BY-SA 4.0
    • Nossa Senhora de Fátima

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    • Monumento ao Agricultor

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      Vitor Oliveira from Torres Vedras, PORT… · CC BY-SA 2.0
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    Packing list

    Bike-specific essentials. Pack light, ride more.

    Hotel

    Everything you need for a comfortable cycling trip when staying in hotels or guesthouses.

    Bags & setup

    • Frame bag, seat pack or panniers
    • Small handlebar bag for valuables
    • Dry bags or zip bags

    Clothing

    • Cycling shorts or bib shorts
    • Cycling jersey or quick-dry shirt
    • Light insulation layer
    • Rain jacket
    • Socks and underwear
    • Gloves
    • Buff or thin hat
    • Off-bike clothes for the evening

    Tools & spares

    • Spare tube
    • Tyre levers
    • Mini pump or CO₂ inflator
    • Multitool
    • Patch kit
    • Chain quick link
    • Small bottle of chain lube
    • Zip ties and a little tape

    Navigation & power

    • Smartphone or GPS device
    • Handlebar mount
    • Charging cables
    • Power bank
    • Offline route or GPX file
    • Front and rear lights

    Food & water

    • Water bottles
    • Bars, nuts or other snacks
    • Small emergency food supply
    • Electrolytes for heat or long stages

    Personal items & documents

    • ID or passport
    • Bank card and some cash
    • Health insurance card
    • Sunscreen
    • First-aid kit
    • Personal medication
    • Toothbrush and small toiletries

    Camping extras

    Additional gear for bike trips with camping.

    Sleep system

    • Lightweight tent, bivy or tarp
    • Sleeping bag
    • Sleeping mat
    • Inflatable pillow or stuff sack
    • Earplugs

    Cooking & food

    • Small stove
    • Fuel
    • Pot or cup
    • Spoon or spork
    • Lighter
    • Lightweight meals
    • Water filter or purification tablets if needed

    Camp basics

    • Headlamp
    • Small microfibre towel
    • Biodegradable soap
    • Toilet paper
    • Trash bag
    • Extra dry bag for wet gear

    Tip Pack for the conditions, your route and the duration of your ride. Less weight means more freedom to go further.