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GR33 - Grande Rota do Zêzere: Only You and the River [Sector 6]

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Só Tu e o Rio is the name of the 6th sector of the Grande Rota do Zêzere. With a total of 22.9km, it runs between Pedrógão Pequeno, Sertã municipality, and Bouçã, in the Figueiró dos Vinhos municipality.

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moderate

Distance 22.9 km

6:15 h

443 m

671 m

369 m

136 m

Passes through Ponte Filipina, Cabeço Mourisco Rest Area, Atalaia Norte, Atalaia Sul, Bouçã Viewpoint Rest Area, and Bouçã.

This sector consists of 6 walking stages, 1 mountain biking stage, and 1 canoeing stage. Check details and current conditions HERE.

Maintenance Responsible: Aldeias do Xisto

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Author’s recommendation

Cross the Ponte Filipina, classified as a National Monument, and enjoy the fish soup. Learn about the stories and discover the natural and cultural heritage of the region.

Book your stay, experience, and meal at Book in Xisto.

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This route is currently under audit as of this date.

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Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Highest point

369 m

Lowest point

136 m

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WARNING:

This section was partially burned from the middle of the stretch. Caution is recommended due to moderate risk of rockfalls and probability of surface degradation. Beware of the heat in summer and slippery ground in winter. The difficulty levels and times presented are only indicative. They were calculated based on physical effort and do not include stops. Make your estimate by analyzing the technical data of the stretch to be covered.

Stages 3 and 4 were affected by a rockfall that prevents their use. Check the reported occurrence.

Useful Contacts:

Emergency SOS: 112

Forest SOS: 117

Sertã City Hall: (+351) 274 600 300,

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GR33 - Grande Rota do Zêzere: Only You and the River [Sector 6]

Coordinates

39.903880, -8.132427

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39°54'14.0"N 8°07'56.7"W

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29S 574160 4417449

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Open

Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

22.9 km

Duration

6:15 h

Ascent

443 m

Descent

671 m

Highest point

369 m

Lowest point

136 m

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