Keen Tours

Crossing Peneda-Gerês National Park E-Bike Touring Stage 1

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Tour the peaceful roads of Barroso, starting in Tourém, on the banks of the Salas lake and facing Spain. You will be able to explore the Mourela Plateau and Pitões das Júnias, a picturesque village on the heart of the plateau overlooking the mountains. Discover the Limia meadows, a FAO’s Globally Important Agriculture Heritage System, on the banks of Cávado river and enter the mountains by the Paradela lake.

Enjoy the secrets of mountain villages like Lapela (which is claimed to be the hometown of Jo√£o Rodrigues Cabrilho/Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, the sailor that explored the United States West Coast on behalf of the Spanish crown), and Xertelo, and discover the impressive constructions of its rural landscape.

Specifics

• 54.2 km (33.68 mi) long hike

• 1286 m (4219 ft) highest elevation

• 1338 m (4390 ft) of elevation gain

• 16% of maximum incline

• 100% paved roads

• 0% dirt roads

• Suitable for ages from 12 to 75 years old

• Duration: full day – 9:00 to 20:00

• For groups of 3 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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