12 km
450 m
Bookings
Minimum 2 persons
Book at least 2 days in advance
Acceptance of the reservation is dependent on the availability
50% discount for children under 14 years old (contact us for more details)
- Tour Grade
- Distance
12 km
- Elevation Gain
+ 450 m
- Profile
Medium ascents and descents
- Route
Trail along valleys, forest sections and single tracks
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Itinerary
Peneda - Gerês National Park
Peneda - Gerês National Park
Welcome to Portugal! Our Guide will pick you up at Porto town. Make yourself comfortable in the car while driving to the gates of the Peneda - Gerês National Park. During the car ride until the beginning of the hike you will have the opportunity to visit and see the bridges of Rio Caldo and Cávado, Pedra Bela view point, waterfall of Arado, the Geira Roman Way and the dam of Vilarinho da Furna.
Rio Caldo Bridges
Rio Caldo Bridges
The Rio Caldo Bridges, built in 1954, one year before the inauguration of the Caniçada dam was the work of Engineer Edgar Cardoso. Today these bridges are considered a symbol of Gerês. The Caniçada Dam is located in the counties of Terras de Bouro and Vieira do Minho, in the catchment area of the Cávado river. Its construction was completed in 1955.
Pedra Bela Viewpoint
Pedra Bela Viewpoint
The Pedra Bela Viewpoint is a wonderful site that gives you the opportunity to admire the untouched beauty of the astonishing Peneda- Gerês mountain range. At 800 meters high, this is one of the most famous spots in Gerês, so relax and enjoy the stunning scenery.
Arado Waterfall
Arado Waterfall
The Arado Waterfall is one of the most famous waterfalls in the Park, that always fascinates those who contemplate it. The Arado river course originates beautiful fluvial beach that are quite frequented for those who want a refreshing swim during Summer.. The Arado Waterfall is located at 900 meters high creating a succession of unique waterfalls.
Geira Roman Way
Geira Roman Way
The Geira Roman Way, also known as Via XVIII, or Antonino Itinerary, had the popular name of VIA NOVA, one of the most important Roman Roads that linked Braga (Bracara Augusta) to Astorga (Asturica Augusta), an important road in the Iberian Peninsula. It is thought that it was built in the second half of the 1st century A.C. and was an important part of the immense road network built by the Roman Empire.
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