Keen Tours

Camiño de Santiago across Gerês Hiking - Stage 5

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Explore the Laboreiro Valley, with its majestic oak forests and fresh creaks through a network of medieval roads and bridges linking the ‘Inverneiras’ - winter villages – to the ‘Brandas’ - summer villages – up in the hedge of the plateau, result of a complex transhumance system.

In Castro Laboreiro, the climb to the medieval castle will be totally worth it, enabling you to see both the route you’ve hiked the last two days. Discover wonderful paths and cosy villages in a land full of contrasts as it is the border between the sharp granite mountains and the smooth plateau, up until the end of this tour at the border with Galicia (Spain).

Specifics

• 13.20 km (8.20 mi) long hike

• 1044 m (3425 ft) highest elevation

• 624 m (2047 ft) of elevation gain

• 8 % 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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