And here is the walk to discover little Portuguese Tibet.

And here is the walk to discover little Portuguese Tibet.

This is a four-day tour that already requires a bit of experience, but the scenery in Sistelo is worth it.

The walk will be from 15 to 18 July.

If you are thinking of a small rural village surrounded by a green landscape, you can associate it with the name: Sistelo. This is one of the seven wonders of Portugal and it doesn’t take a lot of thought to understand why.

Located in Arcos de Valdeves, this village is the starting point for long weekend walks organized by Green Trekker. You can make an appointment on the calendar: it is from 15 to 18 July. This is one of those initiatives that call for the combination of business with pleasure. – trains, exploring one of the best walking routes in Portugal. But be prepared for the fact that this activity should not be taken lightly.

Thursday 15 July is the day of the meeting. When you arrive at the hotel, located in the heart of the village of Arcos de Valdeves, you just have to take care of unpacking. If the weather is on your side, this is a good time to visit this very Portuguese area of ​​Alto Minho.

The next day, Friday, July 16, he will have the longest route of these visiting days. It is about 16 kilometers with an expected duration of seven hours. The walk begins in Padrao and then continues through several locations where you will have the opportunity to see the typical houses of the region, wild horses and cattle.

On Saturday, the Sistelo trail starts in the pretty village that gave it its name, near the source of the Rio Vez. Here you will find yourself surrounded by mountains and green terraces that blend with the calm waters of the Vese. You will cross the Corga das Cavadas and climb the mountain to Branda das Lamelas. As the day will be long, after ten kilometers in five hours and a difference of 790 meters, it is best to rest and wait for the group dinner to be served with local gastronomy.

On your last day, get ready to visit one of the most beautiful walking paths in Portugal. Starting the trail to Sistelo and passing through the village of Tabarka and at the cork oak guard’s house, you will cross the river. Then blinding is all yours. The landscape surrounding Passadiços do Vez becomes indistinguishable. In the rhythm of the soothing sounds of nature, he says goodbye to the last trail and ends the walk in the already famous village of Sistelo.

More information on the July hikes in small Portuguese Tibet can be found on the website. online Green Trekker, where you can also sign up. Price per person in double room 300 €. If it is in a single room, the price per person is 380 €. Includes hotel accommodation, group dinner, three walking tours, an accompanying guide and light meals (tea and biscuits) during the excursions.