This activity proposal aims to provide a weekend in the Oliveira de Frades area, between the banks of the River Vouga and part of the Serra do Caramulo on paths and trails of great beauty and with unobstructed views of the village of Caramulo with the Serra da Estrela on the horizon. On the first day we'll visit part of the Serra do Caramulo (and Alto da Pinoucas at an altitude of 1062 metres) and its villages, and on the other we'll visit the River Vouga, the Varzielas stream and Poça da Sertã and the many waterfalls and magical corners of the valley where this stream flows. Come and join us for another event not to be missed!

TIME: Departure from Lisbon at 7am
RETURN: Arrival in Lisbon at 8pm

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 SEPTEMBER

Saturday 20th November

10am - Planned start time of the walk

Walking the Caramulo and its Villages route

Points of interest:

- Serra do Caramulo (Alto das Pinoucas at 1062m altitude)
- Bezerreira Village
- Village of Varziela
- Views over the Besteiros Valley
- Views over Vila do Caramulo
- Calf Gardens
- Cabeço que Abana
- Cabeço da Peste
- Chapel of Our Lady of Fatima
- Corga da Ribeira
- River Águeda
- Viveiro Picnic Park
- Natural landscapes

Distance: 16 Km

Difficulty: 4 (Scale from 1 to 5, 1 being the easiest)

Expected duration: 5.30pm

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

16h30-Walk in Oliveira de Frades
20h30 - Group Dinner Suggestion

Caramulo Villages Route and climb to Alto das Pinoucas

On this 16-kilometre circular route, we'll have the opportunity to visit some of the best-preserved villages in the Serra do Caramulo. We'll set off from the village of Varzielas, next to St Peter's Church, and from there we'll climb up to Alto das Pinoucas where we'll be treated to a fabulous view over the Besteiros Valley and the town of Caramulo. The village and gardens of Bezerreira will be our next destination. The gardens at the foot of the mountain are fertile, sheltered meadows where vegetables are grown. They are famous throughout the parish for always being green and lush and are the gateway to the typical mountain village, mostly made of granite. Then at the end of the trail we'll pass the banks of the Corga da Ribeira and the Águeda river, where you can enjoy the lush landscape characteristic of mountain rivers.

21st November (Sunday)

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

Walking along the Poldras and Poço da Sertã route

Points of interest:

- Village of Souto de Lafões
- Church of St John the Baptist
- Cunhedo Bridge
- River Vouga
- Varzielas Stream
- Friars Fountain
- Chapel of St Anthony
- Port of Areias
- Poço da Sertã Waterfall
- Pulleys and old mills
- Natural landscapes

Distance: 8 Km

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

Walking along the Poldras and Poço da Sertã route

This walk is 8 kilometres long and, as well as enjoying a healthy contact with nature, we'll be able to see the Church of São João Baptista, classified as a Monument of Public Interest, the Cunhedo Bridge, the River Vouga, the Varzielas Stream and the fantastic Poço da Sertã with its waterfall, among other places of tourist and historical interest.

13.30 - Lunch in a restaurant

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

Price in double room: 120€
Price in single room: 145€
Seat reservation fee: 50€

The cost of transport will be calculated depending on the number of people interested.

- Serra do Caramulo - Aldeia da Bezerreira and Varziela - Cabeço que Abana and da Peste - Poldras and Moinhos - River Águeda - Waterfalls, Poças and Levadas - Souto de Lafões - Ponte do Cunhedo - Ribeira de Varzielas - Woods and Lameiros - Waterfall and Poço da Sertã - Church of St John the Baptist - Natural landscapes -