Discover the traditions of the locals at your own pace with the help of an electric bike.
Located between Lisbon and Porto and accessible via Coimbra, Guarda or Castelo Branco, the Schist Villages quickly transport you to another world.
On this route, you'll cycle from village to village, sleeping in one of the 27 Schist Villages in the Centre of Portugal. The route passes through forested areas, river beaches, the Serra da Lousã, crossing several important rivers and impressive landscapes.
Believe me, you'll be surprised by the secrets the locals keep for you.
Day 1
Transfer from Coimbra to Ferraria de São João
Briefing
Overnight in Ferraria de São João
Accommodation: VN Nature Houses
Meals included: dinner
Day 2
Stage 1: Schist Village of Ferraria de São João (53 km I 4.3 mi I +1058 m I 918.6 ft). Short version: (41.2 km I 4.3 mi I +803 m I 918.6 ft)
Overnight in Ferraria de São João
Accommodation: VN Nature Houses
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3
Stage 2: Ferraria de São João - Gondramaz - 44.9 km I 4.3 mi I +888 m I 918.6 ft | Short version: 23.8 km I 4.3 mi I +611 m I 918.6 ft.
Overnight in Gondramaz
Accommodation: Mountain Whisper
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4
Stage 3: Circular ride Gondramaz - Castanheira de Pêra - Coentral - Gondramaz (56 km I 4.3 mi I +1218 m I 918.6 ft) | Short version: 29.9 km I 4.3 mi I +854 m I 918.6 ft.
Overnight in Gondramaz
Accommodation: Mountain Whisper
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 5
Stage 4: Gondramaz - Cerdeira (38km I 4.3 mi I +1228 m I 918.6 ft) | Short version: 26.3 km I 4.3 mi I +841 m I 918.6 ft.
Overnight in Cerdeira
Accommodation: Cerdeira Home for Creativity
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6
Stage 5: Circular walk Cerdeira - Candal - Lousã - Comareira - Aigra Nova - Pena - Cerdeira (65 km I 4.3 mi I +1948 m I 918.6 ft). Short version: (49.4 km I 4.3 mi I +1390 m I 918.6 ft).
Overnight in Cerdeira.
Accommodation: Cerdeira Home for Creativity
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 7
Departure: Transfer from Cerdeira to Coimbra.
Meals included: breakfast
Tour Operator's Licence RNAVT 3014 & RNAAT 45/2006 & Nature Tourism Certified by Turismo de Portugal
Requirements
Surrounding Area
MTB Center Ferraria São João at 302m
Misericórdia range at 4.8km
River beach of Louçainha at 6.1km
Restaurant Varanda do Casal at 6.3km
PR1 FVN - Schist Walking Trail Casal de S. Simão Descida às Fragas at 6.3km
São Simão Chapel at 6.4km
Shop in Casal de S. Simão at 6.4km
Fragas de São Simão river beach at 6.5km
Fragas de São Simão Walkways at 6.6km
River beach of Ana de Aviz at 7km
Information
Price: 1230€/person (minimum 2 people).
Starting on Sundays (other days on request)
Self-guided tour.
Includes:
- 6 nights with breakfast in pre-selected accommodation;
- Briefing with an A2Z Guide;
- Transfers from Coimbra to Ferraria de São João and from Cerdeira to Coimbra;
- 5 Lunchboxes and 6 Dinners;
- Local transfers when necessary for the itinerary;
- Luggage transfers between accommodation - 1 suitcase per person - up to 15kg;
- 24-hour support line;
- E-BIKE hire with pannier rack, panniers or handlebar bag, lock, quick repair kit;
- 5 cycle tours;
- App on your mobile phone with maps, GPS routes and stage descriptions (in English only).
- Personal accident insurance.
Normal Season (01 January - 30 June; 1 September - 31 December)
Single supplement: 430.00€
Solo Traveller supplement: 720.00€
3rd person sharing**: 725.00€
*Other days: on request
** extra bed in the same room/house
*** Guided version possible. Contact us for more information.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation of confirmed bookings will be notified in writing.
The terms of cancellation payable by the Company are as follows
following:
No charge up to 46 days prior to departure
From 45 to 31 days prior to departure: 30%.
30 to 15 days prior to departure: 50%.
From 14 to 0 days prior to departure: 100%.
All prices shown include VAT at the legal rate in force.
