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.
AH Sortelha – AH Castelo Mendo
Castelo Mendo, Sortelha
81.12 km
7:15 Places of passage: Urgueira, Sabugal, Ozendo, Soito, Alfaiates, Rebolosa, Aldeia da Ribeira, Vilar Maior, Malhada Sorda, Freineda.
AH Castelo Mendo – AH Almeida
Castelo Mendo, Almeida
18.67 km
1:30 Places of passage: Leomil, Ansul, Aldeia Nova, Ponte Grande Rio Côa.
AH Almeida – AH Castelo Rodrigo
Almeida, Castelo Rodrigo
36.31 km
2:55 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
3:50 Places of passage: Freixeda do Torrão, Faia Brava, Cidadelhe, Juízo, Gateira.
AH Marialva – AH Trancoso
Marialva, Trancoso
29.3 km
2:45 Places of passage: Rabaçal, Esporões, Moreira de Rei, Castaíde.
AH Trancoso – AH Linhares da Beira
Trancoso, Linhares da Beira
43.67 km
4:00 Places of passage: Miguel Choco, Venda do Cepo, Aldeia Nova, Muxagata, Vila Soeiro do Chão, Mesquitela, Carrapichana, Figueiró da Serra.
AH Linhares da Beira – AH Piódão
Linhares da Beira, Piódão
84 km
8:30 Places of passage: Vale do Rossim, Sabugueiro, Sra. do Desterro, Lapa dos Dinheiros, Valezim, Vide.
AH Piódão – AH Castelo Novo
Piódão, Castelo Novo
82.26 km
8:15 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
5:00 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
1:00 Places of passage: Afonseanes
AH Monsanto – AH Sortelha
Monsanto, Sortelha
78.78 km
7:00 Places of passage: Aldeia de João Pires, Penamacor, Meimoa, Barragem da Meimoa, Meimão.
Vale do Rossim – AH Belmonte
Belmonte
39.15 km
3:30 Places of passage: Penhas Douradas, Manteigas, Skiparque / Relva da Reboleira, Vale de Amoreira, Valhelhas.
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