No dia 12 de Junho de 2022 vamos visitar o complexo mineiro Mercedes Las Sombras, Serra do Xurés, com uma caminhada pelo Vale do Rio Vilameá (information in English at the bottom of the page!).
On June 12 we are going ro visit the old Mercedes As Sombras mining complex, Xurés Mountain Range, walking along the Vilameá River Valley.
Event schedule
08h00 – Get together at the Portela do Homem parking (Location: 41°48’30.8″N 8°07’51.9″W)
08h15 – Car caravan to the trekking starting point.
09h00 – Trekking start.
11h00 – Estimated return of arrivel to the old Mercedes As Sombras mining complex. Lunch (each person as to take its own).
14h30 – Estimated return time to the starting point.
19h00 – Estimated arrival time to the starting point. End of the event.
What you should take with you?
– Mountain boots or comfortable footwear;
– Garment and equipment for the season;
Trekking characteristics: this is a medium / high dificulty trekking with a distance of about 17 km. Leaving the parking near the N.ª Sra. do Xurés Church, we will trek along the old mining pathway to the Mercedes As Sombras mining complex at the Baixa Limia – Serra do Xurés Natural Park. An interpretation of mountain traditions will be made, visiting their landscape, natural and historical aspects.
Maximum number of participants: 9 (+guide)
Total value by pax: 20,00€ (payment by bank transfer, MBWay or at the beggining of the event).
You must book until June 11, 2022.
Booking and other info by email hiking@barbosa-trekking.pt or calling (+351) 93 845 03 05. Your full name, date of birth and identity card number must be mentioned in the registration for insurance purposes.
Payment includes: local guide, personal accident and civil liability insurance.
It does not includes: lunch, the eqquipment you need for the event, personal expenses and other expenses not mentioned as included.
In case of adverse weather conditions, the event will be postponed to another date or you can ask for a refund.
Event organizer: Rui Barbosa (RNAAT 624/2020)