Soajo

Type of Activity: Guided circular hike.

Route Description: Start by exploring the picturesque and authentic village of Lombadinha on the slopes of the Soajo Mountains, where community shepherding is still practiced. You might have the chance to see goats and sheep being gathered for grazing. The route also passes through historical wolf traps, stone shepherd shelters, and the impressive Soajo and Amarela mountains, ending with a gourmet picnic.

Points of Interest:

• Flora and Fauna: Opportunity to observe local wildlife, including possible sightings of Garrano horses and long-horned cows.
• Cultural Heritage: Visit to wolf traps and historical stone shelters, reflecting the ancient defense and pastoral practices of the region.
• Natural Beauty: Enjoy panoramic views and visit waterfalls and oak groves along the way.

Additional Information:

• Duration: 7 hours, including 3 hours of hiking.
• Availability: Available all year round.
• Total Walking Distance: 7.6 km.
• Elevation (gain/loss): +|- m.
• Number of Participants: From 2 to 6 people.
• Difficulty: Easy to moderate.

What’s Included:

• Local English-speaking guide.
• Picnic lunch with drinks.
• Personal accident insurence.
• Transfer from Arcos de Valdeve to the starting point, and from the ending point to Arcos de Valdevez.

What’s not Included:

• Other personal expenses.

Notes:

• Although there are no long steep climbs, the terrain is rugged and requires appropriate walking shoes.
• There is hardly any shade so get an early start in summer months and make sure to protect yourself against the sun by wearing a hat and sun cream.

Extra Services: Pick up and drop off from you acommodation to the starting point, and from the ending point to your acommodation.

Payments: To make your reservation, you must pay 50% of the amount by bank transfer to IBAN:

• PT50 0018 000355618532020 36
• MBWAY: +351 968377470

You must send the following data to the following email: geral@montesa.pt

• Full name:
• Date of birth:
• Transfer confirmation.

Cancelation policy:

Cancellation policy: If canceled up to 15 days before the event, 100% of the amount paid will be refunded. From the 14th to the 3rd day before the event, the reservation amount (50%) will be charged. Up to the 3rd day before the event you must pay the remaining 50% of the total amount.

• Included: Private English-speaking guide, picnic lunch with drinks, entrance to museums, Includes pick up and drop off up to 20 km from the starting point, insurance.
• Not Included: Pick up and drop off more than 20 km from the starting point of the activity, other personal expenses, tourist taxes.

Optionals:

• Pick up and drop off from 100 € to 200 € depending on the distance.