During this day you will ride in the Serra do Caldeirão (Caldeirão Montain), and you will easily realize that, with the climbs and steep downhill slopes that make this one of the most demanding days physically and technically, in both directions, as the accumulated show. The long climb to Parises is one of the toughest, and calls to make one stop after reaching the small village, at one of the cafes, to resume energies. If make the journey in the opposite direction to the recommended, before the arrival at Barranco do Velho you will have an extensive climb that it is also noteworthy. Stop at the ridges to catch your breath and enjoy the panoramic views. Do not forget to take plenty of fluids with you and some energy bars. Your physical condition will be put to the test here, so we advise that you only make this route presented in this way if you are well prepared, otherwise it should be divide it the way that your fitness permits it.