Trail Porta do Douro

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 8 km to 21 km in Mesão Frio (Vila Real District, Portugal)

Location

Mesão Frio, Vila Real District, PortugalShow on map(41.1598° N, 7.8895° W)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +546 m

Trail Porta do Douro is an endurance sporting event in Mesão Frio, Vila Real District, PT focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Trail 21 km (21 km, +546 m D+), Trail 14 km (14 km, +364 m D+), and Walking 8 km (8 km, +36 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (facebook.com).

Official website

Trail Porta do Douro in Mesão Frio (Work: "Madeira-Santana-Pico Ruivo-hiking trail PR 1-2-Casa de Abrigo (DTM)-07ASD", Photo: Asurnipal, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Madeira-Santana-Pico Ruivo-hiking trail PR 1-2-Casa de Abrigo (DTM)-07ASD" · Photo: **Asurnipal** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-Road Forest

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Trail 21 km	Trail Running	21 km	+546 m	51 m - 280 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 14 km	Trail Running	14 km	+364 m	54 m - 207 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Walking 8 km	Walking & Hiking	8 km	+36 m	57 m - 72 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

21 km

Elevation gain

+546 m D+

Elevation loss

-546 m D-

Altitude range

51 m - 280 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

5.2 % / 9.4 %

Course format

Loop course

21 km+546 m D+Peak 280 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 51 m to 280 m above sea level (+546 m D+, -546 m D-)

Peak: 280 m·at 13.8 km·Ø 5.2 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail Porta do Douro take place?

Trail Porta do Douro takes place in Mesão Frio, Vila Real District, PT (start area at coordinates 41.1598° N, 7.8895° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Trail Porta do Douro?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Trail 21 km (21 km, +546 m D+), Trail 14 km (14 km, +364 m D+), and Walking 8 km (8 km, +36 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Trail Porta do Douro?

The main competition (Trail 21 km over 21 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +546 m of elevation gain and -546 m of elevation loss, ranging between 51 m and 280 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Trail Porta do Douro?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (facebook.com).