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LanguagesPortuguese, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Overview
Immerse yourself in an amazing natural landscape that hides a recent past. Listen to the stories and enjoy the adventure and excitement of Mondego Passages. Start your journey at the Caldeirão Dam Parking Park. Climb to the Miradouro do Mocho Real to enjoy the view... The adventure begins! A big challenge awaits! About five hundred wooden steps down the Mondego Valley, with the stunning Caldeirão Falls revealing its rare beauty. After crossing the old Mizarela Bridge and observing the natural sculptures, follow past the old factories and learn about the Papa's blanket. Meet the Pateiro Hydroelectric Power Station, the oldest in the Guarda, and listen to the stories of the exploration of "black gold". Cross suspended bridges and discover the mills in Ribeira dos Moinhos. Finish at the park "Videmonte" and cool down in the waters of Mondego, bring a bathing suit.
Total distance: 12 km, accumulated tilt: 600 m; Difficulty: Moderate level 2/3 of 5 - MIDE.
What's included
Registration with Turismo de Portugal (RNAAT): 506/2022
Recognition by ICNF as Nature Tourism.
Snack with natural and artisanal products from the region, classified as Ecofood by the UNESCO World Star Geopark. Book 48 hours in advance to guarantee availability of snacks.
Entrance ticket to the Mondego Walkways.
Civil Liability and Personal Assistants Insurance.
Lunch
What to expect
20m
Meeting point.
Initial briefing.
The origin of Albufeira do Caldeirão.
Walk.
20m · Admission ticket included
Photographic spot. Let's get to know Mondego.
Walk.
20m
Photographic spot.
The love story of the inconsolable Star.
Walk.
20m
Photographic spot.
Mizarela's stories.
Walk.
20m
Photographic spot.
The origin of giant lunchboxes.
Walk.
1h 15m
Photographic spot.
Fabrica Nova: the wool cycle from shearing to the famous "Pope Blankets".
Diving in the crystal clear waters of Mondego. Snack.
Walk.
30m
Hydroelectricity.
Walk.
15m
Photographic spot.
Human ingenuity: water supply to Pateiro Central.
Walk
15m
Photographic spot.
Still the Human ingenuity.
Walk.
1h 15m
Photographic spot.
Discover the stories of Ouro Negro, which satisfied the hunger of the local population.
Lunch.
Walk.
20m
Photographic spot.
Discover the stories of the mills that gave the river its name.
Walk.
15m
Photographic spot. End of Tour.
Possibility to take a taxi to return to Barragem do Caldeirão (start place of the Tour).
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
In the parking lot, next to the Caldeirão door, meet your guide next to the bird observatory, with an orange umbrella.
End point
The Tour ends next to the "Videmonte Entrance" of the Mondego Walkways
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Lunch is not included.
Transport from the "Videmonte Entrance" back to the Caldeirão Dam parking lot is not included. Each participant will be able to contact the local Taxi service.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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