This activity proposal aims to provide a weekend in the Serra da Freita, right in the heart of this mountain range, with unobstructed views from 1000 metres above sea level, with deep valleys and steep cliffs, along streams and waterfalls, on rural paths and footpaths that delight hikers. With a walk in Arouca and visits to the region's main viewpoints, as well as the local gastronomy. Come and join us for another event full of nature and beautiful landscapes not to be missed!

TIME: Departure from Lisbon at 6.30am
RETURN: Arrival in Lisbon at 7.30pm

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024

Saturday 16th November

10am - Planned start time of the walk

Hiking in the Urtigosa Valley

Points of interest:

- Urtigosa River Valley
- Escaiba Stream
- Mother Church of Rossa
- Mill centre
- Natural landscapes

Distance: 11 Km

Difficulty: 3.5 (Scale from 1 to 5, 1 being the easiest)

Hiking in the Urtigosa Valley

Travelling along the Urtigosa valley means getting to know some of the most beautiful corners of the parishes of Rossas and Urrô. The Urtigosa river and the Escaiba stream (one of its largest tributaries) run close to several curious villages, such as Provisende, Lourosa de Matos and Souto Redondo, where the very typical chapels take on a special grace.

13h45 - Lunch will be in the form of a picnic, which is the responsibility of each participant

15:00 - Estimated time for the start of the walk

Walking the Trail of Levadas and Mills of Barrosa

Points of interest:

- Estrada Parish Church
- Ribeiro da Barrosa
- Barrosa Mills
- Place of Agras
- Agricultural vouchers
- Natural landscapes

Distance: 6 Km

Difficulty: 3 (Scale from 1 to 5, 1 being the easiest)

Walking the Trail of Levadas, Waterfalls and Mills of Barrosa

This walk takes in some levadas, waterfalls and country lanes, before taking in the banks of the Barrosa stream, these lush places populated by chestnut, oak and alder trees, several dams, a dozen mills and several terraces, with some bridges and footbridges that make this a magical and enchanting place..

16th November (Sunday)

9.30 a.m. - Scheduled start time for the walk

Walking the Freita Route

Points of interest:

- Merujal
- Viewpoint and Geosite S, Pedro Velho
- Pedra Brôa
- Detrelo da Malhada viewpoint (1100 metres above sea level)
- Albergaria da Serra
- Sanctuary of Mrs da Lage
- Natural Landscapes

In the heart of Freita, from the Pedras Parideiras to the Miradouros“ walk”

This walking route starts in the area in front of the campsite and runs mostly on the Freita plateau. It climbs up to the geosite of S. Pedro Velho, an imposing viewpoint from where you can see the entire ocean coast from Ria de Aveiro to Porto, the Gerês mountain range, the Larouco mountain range (Montalegre!), Srª da Graça, Marão, Montemuro, Estrela and Caramulo. You can see half of Portugal from there!

Then it descends to Albergaria and, along the levada do regadio, to the Ribeira a Foz and further on you reach the highest point of the Serra da Freita at Detrelo da Malhada, 1100 metres above sea level. It runs along the ridge with the grandiose Arouca valley in the background. To the north-west, Porto, “so close”. Continuing west, you pass the wind farm substation, the antennae, the radar. Once you reach the Vale da Raiz picnic area, you're back on the ridge that you follow until it ends at the municipal road, with the village of Merujal and the Srª da Lage sanctuary in the background.

Level of difficulty of the route: 3 (Scale from 1 to 5)
Route length: 12 kilometres
Expected duration: 4h00

14h00 - Picnic in Merujal 

15h - Visit to the Frecha da Mizarela viewpoint
15h30 - End of activity and return to Lisbon

Included in the programme:

- Bed and breakfast in a 3-star hotel
- Group dinner
- 3 Walks
- The proposed accommodation option includes various room types
- Guided Walks
- Compulsory insurance

Values without transport

Price in double room: 145€
Price in single room: 165€

Prices with transport

Price in double room: 195€
Price in single room: 215€

Seat reservation fee: 50€

- Village of Rio de Frades - Cabreiros - Waterfalls and streams - Tebilhão - Stream and mines of Pena Amarela - Pedrogão - Fuste - S. Pedro Velho viewpoint - Pedra Borôa - Waterfall - Frecha da Mizarela - Detrelo da Malhada viewpoint - Sra da Mó viewpoint - Arouca - Natural landscapes -