The Ultimate Trek in Peneda-Gerês NP
STARTING POINT
Ameijoeira
FINISH POINT
Tourém
DURATION
14 days / 13 nights
SEASON
From May to October
TECHNICAL LEVEL
FITNESS LEVEL
TOUR TYPE
Inn-to-Inn
PRICE
From 1550€/person
- Explore the wilderness on the border between Portugal and Spain
- Find tranquility on remote trails of Peneda-Gerês National Park
- Spot wild Garrano horses roaming free in high-altitude meadows
- Explore ancient Roman roads and medieval paths in the heart of the mountains
- Capture the beauty of cascading waterfalls like Arado and Pincães along the trail
- Follow centuries-old pilgrimage routes leading to prehistoric sites
Self-guided
INCLUDED IN PRICE
What to Bring to the Tour
Uncover the wild, untouched landscapes of Portugal’s Peneda-Gerês National Park on The Ultimate Trek in Peneda-Gerês NP, crafted for adventurers who seek the solitude and serenity of nature’s most remote corners. This experience is designed for those who want to leave the well-trodden paths behind and immerse themselves in a world where time slows down and the wilderness reigns supreme.
Peneda-Gerês is a hidden gem, the oldest protected area in Portugal, where rugged mountains meet dense forests and ancient trails wind through valleys that few travelers ever see. This is a land of raw beauty, where wild Garrano horses roam free and oak forests shelter a rich array of wildlife, including the elusive Iberian wolf.
This ultimate tour takes you deep into this wilderness, offering a unique chance to explore a region that remains largely undiscovered by mainstream tourism.
As you journey along the GR50, you’ll encounter some of the park’s most breathtaking highlights. From the medieval village of Castro Laboreiro, perched high in the mountains, to the spiritual sanctuary of Peneda, each location tells a story of Portugal’s rich history and culture.
Walk ancient Roman roads, cross stone bridges in the picturesque village of Soajo, and witness the haunting beauty of Vilarinho da Furna’s submerged ruins.
This tour is about connecting with a way of life that has endured in these remote villages for centuries. In places like Lindoso and Ermida, you’ll find a timeless quality, where traditional Portuguese culture thrives, far from the bustle of modern life.
We handle all the logistics, ensuring your journey is smooth and worry-free. From arranging your accommodations in charming local settings to providing detailed itineraries and insider tips, we take care of everything so you can focus on the adventure at hand.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Of course. We aim to make your decision as easy as possible. Therefore, we crafted several selections targeted at particular groups of hikers – Best for Beginners, Best for Advanced Hikers, Mountain Hikes, Pilgrimages, Classic Treks, etc.
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A fantastic 3 day self guided Hut to Hut hike around Triglav National Park in Slovenia. We experienced a full range of weather which made it an unforgettable trip. The organisation and back up support with GPS maps etc was excellent. Hut staff were friendly and very happy to give advice and suggestions on the routes and directions. Would recommend.
My friend and I went with Triglav Tours for a 3 day, 2 night hike this summer and had the most amazing time!! Our guide, Bine, was awesome and had lots of cool facts to share about the area we were hiking. Additionally, my friend and I had not completed such a technical hike before and the guide and other guests were very patient with us and encouraging, ensuring we felt safe the entire time. The overnights were also such a fun way to get to know Bine, the other guests, and other hikers as well. Cannot recommend Triglav tours enough!!!
I arranged a six-day/five-night trip with Hut to Hut Slovenia. It's the first time I've gone with a tour organizer and I can say it went really well. In the past I've arranged huts myself and it is a huge hassle figuring out how to make the bookings, if the bookings actually exist, and what good/viable routes might be. Having this all sort was, at least to me, totally worth it. The routing is via Ride with GPS, which was great. I'd recommend bringing 1:25,000 scale paper maps as a backup, just in case. The huts themselves differ wildly. Some are really rustic with, ahem, interesting toilet facilities. One was accessible by road and thus had showers, a long menu, and even espresso. All will have some sort of food, but you might only have two options for dinner (one with meat, one vegetarian). The cuisine in the Slovenian huts leans strongly to stews and goulashes with minimal fresh vegetables and/or fruit. Certainly good and hearty but pretty much everyone I talked to said the food was better in the Italian and Austrian huts. Some huts are cash only, some take cards (but the card reader might be down). A 1.5 litre bottle of water is about 6 euro, so if you have a beer with dinner and also buy lunch you need to carry about 25-30 euro per day in cash (assuming you have a booking that includes breakfast). Of the six days of hiking, four were ridiculously spectacular, with the highlight being sunrise from Mt Stol. Getting up to the high mountains, though, can be crazy steep, with switchbacks only sparsely used. Descents are similarly tough, and you have to watch every step. For the first time ever I used trekking poles and my knees thank me. Two days were a bit of a slog, but this is probably unavoidable getting up to or down from the high terrain. Would I do something like this again? Yes, absolutely! But next time it will probably be the Dolomites.
We had a lovely hike today with our guide Klemen. He personalized the tour on our needs and interests, so that we saw places we wouldn't without his experience. The hike was a little bit slippery after the rain from the last days and it went a lot upwards, but it was totally worth it! Thanks again :)
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On a self-guided tour, you explore a destination independently, following a pre-planned route and itinerary without a guide but with all necessary information and accommodation bookings provided in advance.
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