The GR22 - The Great Route of the Historical Villages of Portugal which links the 12 Historical Villages of Portugal by stages, in a circular route of about 600 kilometres, has the Leading Quality Trails - Best of Europe seal, awarded by the European Ramblers Association, a certification that highlights the best walking destinations in Europe, through criteria such as sustainability, level experience provided to the user, the quality of its layout, and its cultural and natural wealth. It is also homologated as a Great Crossing of BTT by the Portuguese Cycling Federation. Along with the cultural monumentality, on the GR22 you will also walk through some of the most beautiful natural parks and of Portugal, classified as UNESCO World Heritage: the Natural Park of Douro International and the Archaeological Park of Vale do Côa, the Natural Park of Tejo International and the Natural Park of Serra da Estrela. Also enjoy the river beaches, the tranquility and become a conqueror of unusual experiences. Grande Rota of the Historic Villages of Portugal
AH Sortelha – AH Castelo Mendo
Castelo Mendo, Sortelha
81.12 km
23:25 Places of passage: Urgeira, Sabugal, Ozendo, Soito, Alfaiates, Rebolosa, Aldeia da Ribeira, Vilar Maior, Malhada Sorda, Freineda.
AH Castelo Mendo – AH Almeida
Almeida, Castelo Mendo
18.67 km
5:20 Places of passage: Leomil, Ansul, Aldeia Nova, Ponte Grande rio Côa
AH Almeida – AH Castelo Rodrigo
Almeida, Castelo Rodrigo
36.31 km
9:55 Places of passage: Malpartida, Almofala, Mata de Lobos, Convento de Sta Maria de Aguiar
AH Castelo Rodrigo – AH Marialva
Castelo Rodrigo, Marialva
41.85 km
12:20 Places of passage: Freixeda do Torrão, Faia Brava, Cidadelhe, Juízo, Gateira
AH Marialva – AH Trancoso
Marialva, Trancoso
29.3 km
8:45 Places of passage: Rabaçal, Esporões, Moreira de Rei, Castaíde
AH Trancoso – AH Linhares da Beira
Linhares da Beira, Trancoso
43.67 km
12:45 Places of passage: Miguel Choco, Venda do Cepo, Aldeia Nova, Muxagata, Vila Soeiro do Chão, Mesquitela, Carrapichana
AH Linhares da Beira – AH Piódão
Linhares da Beira, Piódão
80.41 km
27:05 Places of passage: Vale do Rossim, Sabugueiro, Sra. do Desterro, Lapa dos Dinheiros, Valezim, Vide
AH Piódão – AH Castelo Novo
Castelo Novo, Piódão
82.26 km
27:40 Places of passage: S. Jorge da Beira, Aradas, Unhais o Velho, Portela de Unhais, Póvoa da Raposeira, Dornelas do Zêzere, Partida, S. Vicente da Beira, Casal da Serra.
AH Castelo Novo – AH Idanha-a-Velha
Castelo Novo, Idanha-a-Velha
45.09 km
12:30 Places of passage: Atalaia do Campo, Orca, Aldeia de Santa Margarida, Proença-à-Velha
AH Idanha-a-Velha – AH Monsanto
Idanha-a-Velha, Monsanto
11.66 km
3:40 Places of passage: Afonseanes
AH Monsanto – AH Sortelha
Monsanto, Sortelha
78.78 km
23:25 Places of passage: Aldeia de João Pires, Penamacor, Meimoa, Meimão.
Vale Rossim – AH Belmonte
Belmonte
39.15 km
12:20 Places of passage: Penhas Douradas, Manteigas, Skiparque / Relva da Reboleira, Vale de Amoreira, Valhelhas.
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