O MELHOR DO GR 50 PENEDA GERÊS

O MELHOR DA GRANDE ROTA

Não há melhor conjunto de trilhos do que os que percorrem o Parque Nacional da Peneda Gerês. Escolhemos a dedo os melhores troços desta GR 50. Com um passeio extra entre Portugal e Espanha, explorando o Parque Transfronteiriço Gerês-Xurês. Experimente o melhor da Peneda Gerês percorrendo a Grande Rota 50 do Planalto de Castro Laboreiro aos Picos do Gerês. Montanhas e vales transversais, apreciando a vida local montanha e tradições rurais, enquanto você passar por algumas das aldeias mais emblemáticas como Castro Laboreiro, Peneda, Soajo, Campo do Gerês ou Fafião.

FAÇA UMA PERGUNTA

D1 TRANSFER AIRPORT TO CASTRO LABOREIRO

Your journey begins with a pickup from Porto Airport, ensuring a smooth transition to your exploration of the Peneda-Gerês National Park.

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D2 AMEIJOEIRA » CASTRO LABOREIRO | 9 KM + 440/-300

This scenic stage through Laboreiro Valley features medieval bridges, oak groves, and clear streams—a perfect introduction to the GR50's natural beauty and cultural heritage. Get ready for an adventure filled with captivating landscapes and rich history from the outset

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D3 CASTRO LABOREIRO » PENEDA | 16KM +660/-540

This stage links the Laboreiro River valley to the Peneda mountain range, offering a mix of mountain and valley landscapes. You'll follow the serene rivers Mouro, Tieiras, and Peneda, with cobblestone streets adding historic charm. The journey ends at the remarkable Peneda Sanctuary, making it a truly special experience.

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D4 PENEDA » SOAJO | 16 KM +500/-880M

Walking along the Peneda River beneath the "Fraga das Pastorinhas" massif is truly special. Ascend slowly through charming villages, reaching a rewarding view at the summit. The descent to Adrão and Soajo follows ancient paths bordered by dry stone walls.

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D5 SOAJO / LINDOSO | 13 KM +566M/-410M

Today's adventure leads you from Soajo to Lindoso along ancient paths weaving through quaint villages nestled within the Soajo mountain range. As you progress, you'll be treated to breathtaking views of the Lima River, enhancing the charm of your journey

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D6 LINDOSO TO GERMIL 18KM | +930M/-730M |

Lindoso, with its granite granaries and primitive castle, offers a special start to our day. As you leave this charming village behind, you embark on a mountainous adventure, traversing part of the Serra Amarela. Along the way, you will encounter old shepherd's shelters, the beautiful village of Ermida, and the quaint Germil.

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D7 RELAX OR MATA DE ALBERGARIA WALK

A serene journey through one of Portugal's most stunning natural landscapes. As you step into Mata de Albergaria, you're enveloped by the lush greenery of the Peneda-Gerês National Park.

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D8 CAMPO DO GERÊS/VILA DO GERÊS | 10 KM +460/-740

This stage links Campo do Gerês and the village of Gerês via historic paths once used by locals to access mountain resources. It offers stunning mountain scenery, including the Lamas mark peak at 958 meters altitude.

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D9 VILA DO GERÊS / ERMIDA | 9,4 KM +800M/-608M

Walk from Caldas do Gerês to the village of Ermida do Gerês, venturing through the heart of the Gerês mountain range. Follow the ancient paths once trodden by shepherds as they guided their cattle to the mountain meadows.

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D10 ERMIDA / FAFIÃO | 9,4 KM +651M/-693M

A scenic route winding between villages, adorned with stunning mountain landscapes. Notable highlights include the enchanting Rajada waterfall, Cabana de Pinhô, Lagoas do Rio Fafião, and Fojo do Lobo de Fafião. If weather allows, don't miss the opportunity to take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear waters of the Arado or Fafião rivers.

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D11 FAFIÃO / CABRIL | 8,4 KM +409/-609M

Day stage between Fafião and Cabril. Upon reaching Pincães, take a pause to appreciate the traditional houses, granaries, mills, cattle courts, and the Pedra d'Água. These cultural treasures provide a glimpse into the vibrant heritage of both the community and the region.

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D12 CABRIL/SIRVOZELO | 16,5 KM +1133/-704M

This stage links Cabril to Sirvozelo via paths and trails historically used by local communities to access mountain resources. Along the way, we have the chance to rest and marvel at the magnificent Fojo do Lobo de Xertelo. Additionally, there's an option for a short detour to visit the renowned Cela Cavalos waterfall. Upon reaching Sirvozelo, the end of this leg, we'll take a transfer to Outeiro.

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D13 OUTEIRO/PITÕES DAS JÚNIAS | 9 KM +625M/-362M

A special stage, although short, traverses the ancient forest of Beredo. This leg offers views of the Gerês mountain range. Pitões das Júnias, situated above 1000 meters in altitude, provides special spots worth visiting.

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D14 PITÕES DAS JÚNIAS/TOURÉM | 12,5 KM +309M/-541M

The final leg of this traverse through the national park unfolds between Pitões das Júnias and Tourém, spanning approximately 12.5 km between these two Barroso villages. Notably, this stage is international, as it includes a segment through Galician territory. The route consists entirely of footpaths, forest trails, and agricultural tracks, navigating the heights of the plateau.

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D15 DEPARTURE

Transfer from Tourém to Porto airport or Braga

For a more sustainable journey, we suggest that the trip between Braga and Porto be made by train (1h).

This tour was designed by our local guides, Isabel and Marina.

Like what you see but want some changes? No worries! Just let us know what you're envisioning.

We'll tailor this itinerary to match your unique interests, preferences, and schedule, crafting your dream vacation.

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Inspire travelers to live and experience unique moments, designing 100% home-made tours remaining faithful to our core values: authenticity, eco-friendly tourism, off the beaten tracks, handpicking our suppliers and maintaining well established relations with them so supporting local economies and assuring high quality tours to our travelers.
At Explore Iberia we are dedicated to fostering responsible tourism practices to ensure a positive impact on the environment, local communities, and cultural heritage.

Discover how we prioritize sustainable and responsible travel practices.

Environment: Our walking holiday invites travelers to explore the diverse cultures and landscapes of Northern Portugal, from Peneda-Gerês National Park, Montesinho Natural Park, Douro Internacional Natural Park, the UNESCO World Heritage sites Douro and Côa Valley, and other protected areas.

As advocates for low-impact travel, we provide comprehensive guidance on responsible practices, committed with "Leave no Trace", respecting local flora and fauna, and staying on designated trails.

We offer a user-friendly app to replace printed materials like route notes or maps.

All our trips are designed in a way that travelers can reach the trip start from the airport by train or bus.
We incentive travelers to stay more than 8 days when flying to Portugal
All picnic lunches and snacks provided by us are locally grown produce and other Portuguese products, served in reusable or recyclable lunch boxes.
We are directly involved in local conservation projects in Northern Portugal region (ex. are in charge of the maintenance and ecological recovery of a Natural Monument from Geopark Viana do Castelo), we are also partners and actively collaborate in local sustainable tourism network, CETS Alto Minho from Europarc Federation.

On every trip we make a donation of 5 euros per person to a nature conservation project or association.

Community & Social Inclusion

We encourage guests to dine at friendly local restaurants, where they can savor traditional regional dishes and wines.

We promote interactions with local communities by encouraging visits to cafés, bakeries, and craft stores along the route.

When possible, we extended stays, so guests have ample opportunity to immerse themselves in local life and forge meaningful connections with residents.

We actively seek opportunities to support local communities by promoting local employment and investing in social projects.
We prioritize partnerships with local enterprises to strengthen the economies of the communities we visit.

Small scale accommodations, family-run business, local guides are always our choice.
We have a partnership with the employment center, to welcome long-term unemployed people and support them in integrating into working life

You travel, we donate!

During this year when travelling with Explore Iberia you're supporting the work of Manuel Sobrino Senra, "El Naturalista Cojo".

An inspiring example of how passion for nature can overcome physical limitations. His work at El Naturalista Cojo is a valuable source of information about wildlife and the environment in the Minho River estuary. Learn more about his work:

https://elnaturalistacojo.blogspot.com/