Hiking & Biking

Hiking

On and around the Quinta, we have several beautiful hiking trails into the mountains and the valley:

20-25 minutes to the small village of Gandarela de Basto for a cup of coffee/sandwich/groceries.
30-45 minutes a round trip over the grounds of our Quinta!
In 60-90 minutes you walk through the forest/mountain area above our Quinta (Ladario) with beautiful panoramic views and varied landscapes.
In 60-90 minutes you walk to Igreja de Ribas and along a beautiful forest path through the valley of Ribas.
90-120 minutes to Penedo das grades, pointe de Aqua and back through the valley to Quinta Valbom
180-240 minutes extensive forest, mountain & valley walk around the Quinta

In a 15-minute drive, you can walk along waterfalls and antique mills to a deserted riverside spot where you can swim, picnic, and/or barbecue delightfully.

Nature Park Alvão & Figas de Ermelo

There are beautiful hikes to be done towards and around Mondim de Basto. Along the Rio Tamega or through the Alvão nature park to the waterfalls of Figas de Ermelo (12.5 km).

For more information and routes also check our Komoot: https://www.komoot.com/user/4113789606279

Biking

There are various options for beautiful cycling in our area. At a distance of 4km, there is an old railway line that has been turned into a beautiful bike path; the 'Ecopista da Linha do Tâmega'. It is fairly flat, paved, and quiet cycling. You pass authentic Portuguese stations where you can enjoy a drink and snacks, and along the Rio Tâmega with beautiful views of vineyards and waterfalls. The entire bike path is 40 kilometers, but you can also start halfway from Mondim de Basto to Amarante (25 km) or to Arco de Baulhe (15 km). We have 2 mountain bikes for rent, or you can rent electric bikes at the Ecopista in Mondim or Celorico.

Be aware: around our campsite, cycling is challenging due to the elevation changes. However, it's great for mountain biking. From the campsite, you can directly head into the mountains and the forest. A steep climb to Senhora da Graça, the sacred high point of northern Portugal, is also possible.

For more information and routes, ask Thomas and/or also check our Komoot: https://www.komoot.com/user/4113789606279

Camino de Santiago

For those who want a real hiking holiday, it is also possible to walk or cycle alternative routes from our Quinta/Ribas to Santiago de Compostela. These routes are quieter and have more nature than the standard Portuguese route from Porto. Expect around 60-70 hours of hiking to Santiago (250 kilometers). You can choose to go through the old Portuguese cities of Guimarães, Braga, and Ponte de Lima, or take a more rural route via the Serra da Cabreira mountain range, the Peneda-Gerês nature park, and Ourense. We offer various options to stay with us in a furnished tent, and we always provide hikers with fresh vegetable soup made from our own garden. For a flying start, we can pick hikers up free of charge at the bus stop in our village, and depending on their route, we will drop them off with our Jeep at a beautiful starting point up in the mountains.

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