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GRZ on Foot - The Wild Start [Sector 1]

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The Wild Start - Vale de Amoreira > Valhelhas [GR33 - GRZ: Stages 3 - 3.1]
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Spanning 30 km, the Wild Start is the first of nine stages that make up the GRZ. It connects Covão d'Ametade to the Valhelhas rest area.

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moderate

Distance 28.2 km

7:40 h

316 m

1,443 m

1,454 m

500 m

Spanning 30 km, the Wild Start is the first of nine stages that make up the GRZ. It starts at Covão d'Ametade, in the Estrela mountain range, the source of river Zêzere, and passes through Manteigas, the Amoreira Valley, and ends at the Valhelhas rest area.

This sector contains 3 walking stages and 1 for mountain bike. Check the details and current conditions HERE.

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Admire the ancestral landscape around you and along the route, and take your time observing the flora and fauna.

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Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Highest point

1,454 m

Lowest point

500 m

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Safety information

Take the necessary precautions for high temperatures in summer and slippery terrain in the winter. The levels of difficulty and times given are only indicative. They were calculated on a physical effort basis and do not include stops. Make your estimate by analising the technical data of path to be taken.

Due to some signs be missing we recommend the use of gps or similar technologie.

Warning: The stage 3 of this sector is closed. use the alternative stage 3.1

Contact information

SOS Emergency: 112

SOS Forest: 117

Manteigas Municipal Council: (+351) 275 980 000 | turismo@cm-manteigas.pt

Guarda Municipal Council: (+351) 271 220 220 | geral@mun-guarda.pt

Covilhã Municipal Council: (+351) 275 330 600 | info@cm-covilha.pt

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GRZ on Foot - The Wild Start [Sector 1]

Coordinates

40.328084, -7.586889

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40°19'41.1"N 7°35'12.8"W

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29T 620045 4465130

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Boa tarde. Alguém me poderá gentilmente elucidar se no percurso 3 da primeira etapa, ainda está encerrado o troço entre Vale da Amoreira e Valhelhas? Muito obrigado

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Open

Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

28.2 km

Duration

7:40 h

Ascent

316 m

Descent

1,443 m

Highest point

1,454 m

Lowest point

500 m

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