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PR 5 SEI - Loriga valley route

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The Loriga Gorge route passes through places still used today by shepherds and their flocks of sheep’s and goats. The path is demanding, but the landscape rewards the effort with moments of complete absorption with nature.
Open
moderate
Distance 8.5 km
2:45 h
0 m
1,071 m
1,839 m
768 m

This is one of the  most wonderful linear routes of Portugal. Following the path of the ancient shepards you will dive into one of the most impressive glaciar valleys.

 

Find more about this route in the oficial website.

Author’s recommendation

Responsible Trails ® ensures that an annual technical audit is carried out in which the main points of the code of ethics are evaluated. Here you find the result of the last audit.

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Responsible Trails Criteria:

(last audit by RT at 10/06/2020)

 

Direcional signing - 4- it has all the needed marks and signs to navigate without support

Path conditions - 4- In a good overall status of conservation with some isolated situations.

General conservation (enviroment) - 5- Surrounding environment perfectly preserved.

Head boards and aditional signs - 5- Very well maintained and with superior quality

Other boards informations - n.a.

Safety structures - 4- Well-maintained essential structures

Interaction with local comunitiy - 5- Strong connection to the community in which it operates and stimulate interaction

Landscape integration - 4- Well integrated into the landscape and with points of interest

General Safety - 4- Has occasional low-risk situations

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Responsible Trails Portugal
Update: February 28, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
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Landscape
Highest point
1,839 m
Lowest point
768 m
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Track types

Asphalt 4.93%Forested/wild trail 94.90%Unknown 0.16%
Asphalt
0.4 km
Forested/wild trail
8.1 km
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0 km
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Safety information

This is a linear tecnhical trail on high mountain. Take the necessary precautions.

Tips and hints

Saiba mais no site oficial desta rota

Start

Torre, Serra da Estrela (1,838 m)
Coordinates:
DD
40.339831, -7.618965
DMS
40°20'23.4"N 7°37'08.3"W
UTM
29T 617300 4466391
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Destination

Loriga, Seia

Turn-by-turn directions

Consulte o Folheto do Percurso.

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all notes on protected areas

Coordinates

DD
40.339831, -7.618965
DMS
40°20'23.4"N 7°37'08.3"W
UTM
29T 617300 4466391
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5.0
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J MRR
November 12, 2020 · Community
Excellent route! Superb views. To visit at any time of the year.
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Status
Open
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
8.5 km
Duration
2:45 h
Descent
1,071 m
Highest point
1,839 m
Lowest point
768 m
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