Caminhando no Sistelo e Passadiços do Rio Vez

Event: Walking in the Systelo and River Walk Growth

Registration until 31 January 2025

Event Description:

In this activity proposal we will walk in the fantastic arc zone of Valdevez and the village of the Systelo, in the constant presence of water, through the river, or their Affluent, or their floods. SOCALCES AND SOUTH SYSTELY. We will have an occasion to travel a large part of Ecovia of the time, climb to the Sterus viewpoint and go through the old trailers, who lead us to panoramic excellence, crossing medieval bridges and places that make us just want to stay and enjoy the environment. We can also go through the alleys of the Systeel village, visit its church and the spikes, so characteristic of the Soajo area. The Systeel village was one of the winning villages of the “7 Wonders of Portugal” contest. Located in Peneda-Gerês National Park, it is famous for its landscapes with such socals or terraces, where corn is cultivated and there is still cattle to graze. The village is very well preserved, with most of the typical granite houses, barns and renewed public laundries. The village has a typical handicrafts, especially around wool socks and wool aprons, who make the wonders of tourists and visitors

We will still have time for a guided tour of the Giela Palace, very close to Arcos de Valdevez. This weekend we will naturally have the opportunity to try the best flavors of local cuisine. Come with us!

March 21st (Friday)

18h - Exit from Lisbon towards Arcos de Valdevez

23h - Check -in at the Hotel

March 22 (Saturday)

Walk of the River Passes. With arm given with the river, we will pass through the fantastic bridge of Vilela and reach the village of Systeel. The municipality of Arco de Valdevez and Ecovia of the time, where the Systeel walkway is inserted, are part of the Biosphere World Reserve. The green socials of the region, next to the river, gave it the nickname of Portuguese Tibet. Socials are made by man, worked by the population, and representative of their relationship with nature. Of medieval origin, Sistelo soon saw his territory organized by human action, with man keeping the zones with best sunshine for the spigar nuclei, using the river margin for the implantation of mills, and taking advantage of the mountain altitudes for the Straight Social and Leaded from the 16th century. Boilers, Vilela Bridge, Systeelo River Beach, Foz do Azere River, Systeel Socalcos, Eitocentist Bridge, etc.

Predicted Time for the Starting Walk: 9h
Difficulty level of the course: 3 (scale 1 to 5)

Path extension: 14 kms
-Lunch/PIC-NIC stop at Systelo
14h45-Short ride for the points of interest of the village (Mother Church and Espigeiros, etc.)

"Sterics Walk"

The initial sidewalk of this track leads us to the river to dazzle with a magnificent riverside forest. Among the river aromas, the cooax of amphibians and the singing of the river birds reveals the biodiversity that hides in the amial. Here and there the gilbardeiras draw attention with their red berries. After crossing the river and traveled the walkway, the path is shaded by the carvalhal Alvarinho leading us to one of the points where the status of the landscape snatches-the slope of the ster. Here the perspective on the valley is unique. The Socalcos between Systelo and Standard hold the look in a stunning beauty.

Points of interest: Casa do Sistelo Castle, Miradouro da Estrica, Ponte over the river, rural landscapes, Systelo Socals. MS
Expected duration: 2h30

Day 23 March (Sunday)

Systelo Milds Walk

The Systeel's brands rail is located in the Serra da Peneda diapers, more precisely in the Systeel Mountain village. The walk begins with a curious building commonly designated by Castle de Sistelo, residence of the 1st and only Viscount of Sistelo, local merchant who made a fortune in Brazil, where we follow between the rustic houses and the typical spikers, along a carrier that will lead us, in a serpentant rise, to beautiful landscapes. Hal, Covo River Mild, Miradouns of Armada Tea, Standard Village, Standard Chapel and Cruise, Woods and Waterfalls, etc.

Expected Time for the Starting Walk: 9h30
Difficulty level of the route: 3.5 (scale 1 to 5)
Path extension: 9 kms
Lunch/Pic -Nic No Systelo
15h - Guided tour of the Giela Palace

Giela Palace

Giela's Palace is a remarkable copy of medieval and modern private civil architecture, considered one of the most important national monuments, thus classified in 1910.

Its origin is deeply linked to the formation of the important “land of Valdevez”. Giela's “Casa-Rorre” building marks a new moment of protection and manorial and royal domain over the region, highlighting the building for its deep originality and importance. It is currently visible to the medieval tower as well as the residential body, with “Manueline” windows and fortified entrance, mostly built in the sixteenth century. The tower was built in the mid -fourteenth century, replacing a small abandoned tower in the fourteenth century, and corresponding to a phase of occupation of strong medieval and vigor of the castle. The so -called “RECONDO DE VALDEZA”, which occurred in 1141, and who opposed Afonso Henriques to his cousin Afonso de Leão and Castile.

16h - End of activity and return to Lisbon

Suitable for hiking

€ /> The value includes:

• bus/minibus transport/tourist van (see option with transportation);
• Transportation to the locations of each walk and accommodation;
• 4-star hotel;
• Guela Paço Tour;
• Valdevez arches; rooms;
• 3 guide and accompanying walks;
• Required insurance.

Values ​​without transport

Double room value: 230 €
Individual room value: 310 €

TRANSPORT

Double room value: 310 € 390 € 390 € Place reserve value: 50 €

Notes:

a) Registration is limited and accommodation options limited to existing availability at the reserve time.