October 2026
17out(Oct 17)6:3018(Oct 18)20:00
Event details
Event Description
In this proposed activity we will walk the "famous" Tunnels Route, between the station of "La Fregeneda" and Barca d'Alva, on a 17-kilometre route, through 20 tunnels and over 8 bridges, all accompanied by the beautiful landscapes of Beira Interior and the river Águeda. On the first day we'll also go for a walk and visit the Historical Village of Castelo Rodrigo. This weekend we will of course have the opportunity to sample the best flavours of the local cuisine. Come and join us!
DATA LIMITE DE INSCRIÇÕES: 31 Agosto 2026
TIME: Departure from Lisbon at 6.30am
RETURN: Arrival in Lisbon at 8pm
Saturday 17th October
Walking the Convent Trail
On this walk we'll follow medieval paths in the area of the Historical Village of Castelo Rodrigo. We'll set off from the village in the direction of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, with the first obligatory stop being the Convent of Santa Maria de Aguiar. On the way back, we'll pass the Fonte dos Pretos (Black Fountain) and use some of the paths within the walls of the medieval town of Figueira, thus completing this 11 kilometre walk that crosses several periods in our history.
Points of interest: Historical Village of Castelo Rodrigo, Medieval Cistern, Manueline Window, Pillory, Clock Tower, Convent of Santa Maria de Aguiar, medieval roads, Chafariz dos Pretos, etc.
Estimated time for the start of the walk: 11h30
Level of difficulty of the route: 3 (Scale from 1 to 5)
Route length: 11 kilometres
Expected duration: 3h
14h00 - Stop for lunch (picnic)
14h45 - Walk in the Historical Village of Castelo Rodrigo
18h00 - Short tour of Freixo de Espada à Cinta's points of interest
Check-in at the Accommodation
20h00 - Suggested Group Dinner
18th October (Sunday)
Walking the Tunnels Route - La Fregeneda / Barca D'Alva - 17kms
Our walk will take place on what is now known as the "Route of the Tunnels", which was once the railway line linking Barca d'Alva to La Fregeneda (Spain). The old Douro Line ended at Barca d'Alva, but the railway line continued towards Spain and went as far as Paris. This line was built in 1887 by Eiffel's disciples and ran for almost a century, only closing in 1985. The route between Fregeneda and Barca d'ALva is 17 kilometres long, has 20 tunnels and 8 bridges, and the whole way is accompanied by the beautiful landscapes of Beira Interior and the river Águeda. In the past, the bridges had to be crossed using a metal beam attached to a handrail, but now the bridges have been renovated with wooden walkways that make it much easier to cross them in complete safety.
Points of interest: Bridges, tunnels, footbridges, the River Águeda, the International Bridge, the River Douro, La Fregeneda station, Barca D'Alva station, natural landscapes, etc.
Estimated time for the start of the walk: 9h
Level of difficulty of the route: 3.5 (Scale from 1 to 5)
Route length: 17 kilometres
Expected duration: 4h30
13h45- Stop for lunch/picnic
14h45 - End of activity and return to Lisbon
The price includes:
- Transport by coach / minibus or trolleybus
- Accommodation in a 4-star hotel and breakfast
- The proposed accommodation option includes various room types
- 2 Walks
- Entrance ticket to the Tunnels Route
- Guided Walks
- Compulsory insurance
Price in double room: 185€
Price in single room: 210€
Booking fee: 50€ per person
Some of the points of interest on the walk
- Historic Village of Castelo Rodrigo - Freixo de Espada à Cinta - Castle and Historic Centre - Tunnels Route - Águeda River - Bridges, Tunnels and Walkways - La Fregeneda Station - Barca D'Alva Station - Natural Landscapes -
Location
Meeting Point
Orient Bus Terminal
Latitude: 38°46'3.02″N
Longitude: 9° 6'7.03″W
Timetable: Departure from Lisbon at 6.30am
Return: Arrival in Lisbon at 8pm
Route Features and Equipment
Circular
Circuit
Equipment
Footwear and clothing suitable for hiking