Keen Tours

Camiño de Santiago across Gerês Hiking Stage 2

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The second stage starts at the point where most scholars agrees the Via Nova (the Geira) is the exact same path built by the Romans. This important road connects Braga (former Bracara Augusta) to Astorga (former Asturica Augusta) two of the most important cities in North-Western Iberian Peninsula.

In this stage you’ll hike from the rural countryside to the mountains of the Peneda-Gerês National Park.

Trees, ancient causeways and stone walls will be with us a big chunk of the way, in half-slope, wakening our imagination: how was it walking this same path 2 millennia ago? How would a pilgrim from the X century endure this long walk up to Santiago de Compostela?

Specifics

• 23.20 km (14.42 mi) long hike

• 646 m (2119 ft) highest elevation

• 929 m (3048 ft) of elevation gain

• 5 % of average incline

• Suitable for ages from 2 to 75 years old

• Duration: full day – 9:00 to 20:00

• For groups of 4 or more people, please call or e-mail to book

Pick-up & Drop-off

At accommodation in Braga or in a convenient location in the Park

Recommendations

• Wear weather and hiking appropriate clothes and shoes

• Bring sunscreen (if relevant)

Includes

• Pick-up and Drop-off at accommodation (Braga/ Gerês)

• SUV with all seats facing forward

• Toddler/child car seats available (9 to 36 kg)

• Lunch, snacks and water

• Photos and videos

• Specialised local guide with first aid training and carrying a first aid kit

• A second guide handling all the logistics

• A 2,00 € contribution for a conservation project

• All equipment necessary for the activities

• Insurance, both personal and liability

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