Sierra da Estrela Guided Hiking Tour - Wild Boar Route & Stories

Manteigas, Portugal
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Duration5h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Enjoy the village of Manteigas in the natural park of Serra da Estrela, a haven where nature and culture meet in perfect harmony. Explore the Glacier Valley of the Zêzere River, with stunning landscapes and ancient legends. Follow in the footsteps of the ancient shepherds and contemplate the valley surrounded by forests that transform with the seasons.
Discover the Poço do Inferno, a magical waterfall of 10 meters in the Leandres River, and visit emblematic sites such as the Casa da Guarda-Florestal, the Vale do Buraco, the Carvalhal and the Viveiro das Moitas, full of biodiversity.
Finish your experience with a handmade snack while breathing the pure mountain air. Return to the starting point of this track.

At Manteigas, every track is an adventure and every stop is a unique moment of connection with nature. Come and experience this unforgettable experience!

Total distance: 12.3 miles
Accumulated positive de-level: 666 m
Accumulated negative de-level: 666 m
Moderate/High Difficulty (Level 2/3-5 MIDE)

Options

Butter - Well and Factory

Visit the ancestral factory: Manufacture with traditional wool processing processes, preserving the cultural and industrial heritage of the mountain.
Visit the fabri unit.
Duration: 1 hour: Visit the textile factory with the possibility of exploring the store where you can acquire pieces of this timeless art.

Serra da Estrela, Walk between waterfalls and hidden stories

What's included

  • RNAAT License No. 506/2022 of Tourism of Portugal, recognized as Tourism in Nature by ICNF.
  • Presence and accompaniment by bilingual guide.
  • Personal Accident and Liability Insurance.
  • Snacks
  • Transportation to the starting point of the Tour will not be offered.
  • No guests will be picked up/delivered at the place of accommodation.
  • No other meals will be offered except those indicated.

What to expect

  1. 10m · Admission ticket included
    Meeting point.
    Initial briefing.
    Start of the walk.
  2. Poco do Inferno
    5h 8m · Admission ticket included
    Walk interpreted by forest, pedestrian and mountain paths.
    Panoramic view of Manteigas and the Zêzere Glacier Valley. Visit to the Casa do Guarda-Florestal; Natural Waterfall of the Poço do Inferno; Hole Valley; Carvalhal and Viveiro das Moitas.
    Snack with handmade products made by locals and recognized as EcoFood by Estrela Geoparque. Stunning views and unforgettable photographic spots.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting next to the entrance of the Zêzere Hotel Valley. The guide will be with an orange umbrella.

End point

Meeting next to the entrance of the Zêzere Hotel Valley. The guide will be with an orange umbrella.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • 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
  • Not recommended for people with reduced mobility.
  • Not recommended for people under 10 years of age.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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