EVENT: Autumn in Serra da Estrela (Vale de Beijames, Verdelhos and Vale da Amoreira)

DATE OF REALISATION: 30, 31 October and 1 November 2021

EVENT DESCRIPTION: “Autumn in Serra da Estrela - Vale de Beijames, Verdelhos and Vale da Amoreira”

In this activity proposal we will walk and visit some of the most fabulous places in Serra da Estrela, Manteigas, Verdelhos, Vale and Nascentes do Beijames, Sameiro and Valhelhas, passing by the river Beijames, Zêzere, Covão da Ponte, among other places, this will be a long weekend full of strong emotions and landscapes to remember for a long time. Come with us!

These will be some of the most important places we'll visit along the various hikes: 

• Beijames Valley
• Springs of the Beijames River
• O Aguilhão“ stone”
• Verdelhos River Beach
• Via Ferrata
• Covão da Ponte
• Amoreira Valley
• Butters
• Chapel of Our Lady of the Annunciation
• Vale da Amoreira Church
• Typical schist house and walls
• Terraces and viewpoints
• Quintas do Vale
• Chapel of St Lawrence
• S. Lourenço Lookout Post
• Pandil Stream
• Natural landscapes

TIME: Departure from Lisbon at 6.30am on 30th October
RETURN: Arrival in Lisbon at 7.30pm on 1st November

30th October (Saturday)

Walk: "In the Beijames Valley”

Level of difficulty of the route: 4 (Scale of 1 to 5)

Route length: 14 kilometres

Estimated duration: 5h30m

Beijames river valley

The Beijames River Valley is one of the most unknown valleys in the entire Serra da Estrela Natural Park, which is why we'll be walking along its paths, between forests of holm oaks, ferns, pine trees, and surrounded by large cliffs, sometimes made of schist, sometimes of granite, but almost always we'll be able to hear the sound of the crystal-clear waters of the Beijames River and perhaps even be surprised by some local fauna....

31 October (Sunday)

Walk: "Beech Route and Covão da Ponte”

Level of difficulty of the route: 3+ (Scale from 1 to 5)

Route length: 12 kilometres

Expected duration: 6 hours

Beech Route and Covão da Ponte

Its name comes from the fact that this trail plunges into a dense beech forest, planted by the Manteigas Forestry Services at the beginning of the 20th century. In addition to this species, there are also chestnut trees, broom, Oregon pine and the imposing monumental oaks that surround the Chapel of S. Lourenço, a place of worship with pagan reminiscences related to the worship of trees and the sun - on the summer solstice, those in Manteigas see the sun rise over S. Lourenço.

1st November (Monday)

Walking: “Vale da Amoreira e Azinha”

Level of difficulty of the route: 3+ (Scale from 1 to 5)

Route length: 15 kilometres

Estimated duration: 5h30m

Amoreira Valley and Holm Oak Route

The Vale de Amoreira Route is strongly marked by human influence, allowing walkers to explore the parish's natural, cultural and landscape heritage. Its landscape is characterised by a wide variety of mosaics interspersed with woods, mudflats, patches of shrub vegetation, paths, walls, schist buildings, small streams, terraces and coniferous forests. In the humanised heritage, you can see narrow streets lined with typical houses and get to know the historical and religious culture of the local population, namely by visiting the Chapel of Our Lady of the Annunciation, patron saint of the parish, dating back to the early 14th century.

4pm - End of activity and return to Lisbon

Equipment: Footwear and clothing suitable for hiking

Registration fee:

Price includes:

- Transport by coach, minibus and touring van from Lisbon to each of the places described above
- Transport to the locations of each walk and accommodation
- Accommodation with breakfast included
- The proposed accommodation option includes various room types
- Guided Walks
- Compulsory insurance

195€ (Price per person in double room)
260€ (Price per person in single room)
Entry fee for seat reservation: 50€

Prices valid until the end of August 2021. Thereafter the prices are €215 and €280 respectively

Notes: 

a) Registrations are limited and accommodation options are limited to availability at the time of booking.

b) If you have a group interested in this trip, contact us, we have personalised solutions.