Includes
Pick-up & drop-off from Braga/Arcos de Valdevez
Lunch + snack + water
Insurance
Conservation support
Crossing Peneda Mountain – 5d (Hiking)
Duration and availability
4 Stages | 5 days
Spring / Summer
Autumn / Winter
Price
640€ | Crossing (5D)
190€ | Each Stage
Crossing Peneda Mountain (Hiking)
Spend a few incredible days hiking the Peneda mountain on this crossing of the westernmost area of Peneda-Gerês National Park, away from the beaten track and tourist crowds.
Hike 2 + 2 days in the Sierra with one day off to restore your muscles, being accompanied by an experienced guide and a second one close by, who will share his knowledge on the area as well as guarantee a safe, relaxed hike.
We designed this 63 km (39 mi) crossing so you could have the chance to learn how the mountain shaped the local culture exploring ancient Summer and Winter villages, as well as other human markings that are prof of a delicate balance between man and nature.
You’ll have the opportunity to visit Sistelo, a cultural landscape classified as national monument with its beautiful terraces spread throughout the slopes.
This is a perfect opportunity to hike ancient shepherds’ and pilgrims’ trails and reach peaks for privileged views over valleys, rivers, reservoirs.
Stage by Stage
You can choose to do this crossing at your own pace. Freely choose 1 or more stages, according to your availability, fitness level and interests. For example: you can choose 4 stages in a row or every other day; 3 Saturdays in a row; a few stages this month and some the next month, or even next year... you decide.
Each stage is a full-day tour on its own, meaning it always includes guides, pick-up and drop-off in Braga or around the area you will be hiking, packed lunches, snacks, water, insurance and photos.
Relax, everything is taken care of.
Specifics
- 4 stages with long hikes (from 5 to 10 hours)
- Suitable for everyone from 12 to 75 years old
- Minimum group size: 2
- Maximum group size: 5
- Available all year round
- Duration of each stage: full day – 9:00 to 20:00
Recommendations
- Wear weather and hiking appropriate clothes and shoes
- Depending on the stage, bring swimwear – to dress up and take off on location (to avoid returning wet) –, a towel (you can rent one for 2€) and flip-flops (not essential)
- Bring a small backpack and hiking poles (you can rent a pair for 2€)
- Bring sunscreen (if relevant)
All the tours include:
- Pick-up and Drop-off at accommodation
- SUV equipped with air conditioning + all seats facing forward
- Toddler/child car seats available (9 to 36 kg)
- Lunch, snacks and water
- Photos and videos
- Specialized 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
- Small-group tour
- All equipment necessary for the activities
- Insurance, both personal and liability
The tours do not include:
- Accommodation*
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Swimwear
- Towels (you can rent one for 2€)
*We can help you find a nice place to stay – for 10,00€, we’ll send you between 3 to 5 options; just share the kind of accommodations you prefer (hotel, hostel, house), the type of room (single, double, shared) and your budget per night.