Description
PROGRAM
Enjoy a 8-day Peneda-Gerês hiking tour on the GR50, crossing the park west to east. Discover mountain villages, forests & unique Gerês excursions.
DAY 1 – WELCOME BRIEFING
Accommodation in Castro Laboreiro, where a Montesa team member will welcome you. You’ll receive a detailed briefing about your trekking on Peneda-Gerês, along with informative documents. This is your chance to clarify any questions about routes and services.
DAY 2 – AMEIXOIRA – LAMAS DE MOURO
This trail reveals Castro Laboreiro’s transhumance tradition, crossing deep valleys and mountains above 1 000 m. Immerse yourself in the landscape! Along the way, engage with local shepherds and ancient winter customs, passing by Castro Laboreiro Castle. The intensity of the connection with nature is unforgettable.
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Short hike: 10 km (Easy)
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Long hike: 18 km (Challenging)
Accommodation in Castro Laboreiro with breakfast.
DAY 3 – PENEDA – SOAJO
Start with a visit to the Our Lady of Peneda Sanctuary, then enter oak forests beside the Peneda River, leading to Adrão. Discover hidden lagoons and forgotten paths. After this stage, descend to the charming village of Soajo, where granite houses and traditional life transport you back in time. Picnic day in the heart of nature.
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Short hike: 10.5 km (Easy)
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Long hike: 18 km (Challenging)
Accommodation in Ponte da Barca with breakfast and packed lunch.
DAY 4 – LINDOSO – GERMIL
Begin in Lindoso, renowned for its granite granaries and ancient castle, then embark on a mountainous adventure through part of the Serra Amarela. Along centuries-old paths, you’ll find old shepherds’ shelters, the quaint village of Ermida, and finally picturesque Germil.
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Short hike: 10 km (Easy)
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Long hike: 16 km (Challenging)
Accommodation in Ponte da Barca with breakfast and packed lunch.
Evening dinner organized and provided by Montesa.
DAY 5 – GERÊS – FAFIÃO
After a transfer to deep Gerês, the scenery transforms: nature reveals its wild side. On the Peneda side, the past lives on through customs and mountain villages; here, the vegetation is lush. Around every turn, discover ponds, waterfalls, century-old trees, lofty peaks and breathtaking viewpoints.
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Hike: 9.5 km (Easy)
Accommodation in Gerês with breakfast and packed lunch.
DAY 6 – FAFIÃO – CABRIL
A short hiking day dedicated to absorbing the beauty of these mountain villages. Explore hidden, less-traveled paths and uncover secret corners in the heart of Gerês.
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Hike: 10 km (Easy)
Accommodation in Gerês with breakfast and packed lunch.
DAY 7 – CABRIL – PITÕES DAS JÚNIAS
Finally, reach the far end of the National Park. Despite the long journey, Pitões das Júnias is the highlight: a village carved into the rock, where time seems to stand still. Nature reigns supreme, locals preserve traditions and homes evoke an authentic rural life. This is the grand finale: a day to fully experience Pitões das Júnias and its surroundings.
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Hike: 10 km (Easy)
Accommodation in Pitões das Júnias with breakfast.
DAY 8 – TRANSFER TO AIRPORT OR NEXT DESTINATION
Time permitting, explore more of Pitões das Júnias or another park location. With the certainty that on this journey you have built unforgettable memories, the farewell will be nostalgic, Mountaineers!
GENERAL INFORMATION
What’s Included:
- 7 Nights in a 3* hotel or Rural Cottage with breakfast. (accommodations will be presented by email)
- 5 lunch box.
- 1 Dinner.
- 1 Picnic.
- 6 self-guided walks.
- Private transport throughout the program.
- 24 hour support.
- Certified local guide.
- Personal accident insurance.
What’s not Included:
- Everything not mentioned is not included.
What to Bring:
- Trekking Boots or Shoes (Mandatory)
- Comfortable Clothing Suitable for the Weather
- Water Bottle/Canteen
- Backpack of Appropriate Size to Carry Essential Items During the Trek
- Bag or Equivalent to Transport Produced Waste
Prices:
- 1 person in a double room – from 1200€
- 2 person in a double room – from 900€
- 3 or more pax in a double room – from 750 €
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We will customize this itinerary to meet your unique interests, preferences, and schedule, creating the vacation you’ve always dreamed of.
(Accommodation in charge of RNAVT 3301 as an independent travel consultant)
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