Vez River – Gerês Red Cross loop from Arcos de Valdevez

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Viana do Castelo

Arcos De Valdevez (São Paio)

Vez River – Gerês Red Cross loop from Arcos de Valdevez

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Vez River – Gerês Red Cross loop from Arcos de Valdevez

05:17

56.6km

1,300m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 55.2 km for 190 m

After 56.3 km for 149 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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342 m

Vez River

Highlight • River

The Vez River is a mountain river located at the foot of the Serra do Soajo in the Peneda-Gerês National Park, Portugal. This river flows through the land of Arcos de Valdevez.

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509 m

Historic Center of Arcos de Valdevez

Highlight • Historical Site

It is the seat of the municipality of Arcos de Valdevez, with a total area of 447.60 km2, 20,718 inhabitants in 2021 and a population density of 46 inhabitants per …

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620 m

Igreja da Lapa (Arcos de Valdevez)

Highlight • Religious Site

19.8 km

Gerês Red Cross

Highlight • Monument

Really beautiful route, both the mountains and the tracks are spectacular

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33.0 km

Viewpoint

34.1 km

Casa de Cantoneiros

Ruins

46.0 km

Vilarinho Medieval Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Medieval Bridge of Vilela crosses the Vez River and is said to have already existed in 1258 (23rd century). It has 2 arches, one of them broken, of unequal size.

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50.8 km

Bar Kay's de Vez

Highlight • Cafe

Possibly one of the only bars located right next to the Ecovia do Vez. Well-kept space. You can rent kayaks and sun loungers.

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56.3 km

Sculptures of the Recontro de Valdevez

Highlight • Monument

Made entirely of cast bronze, it is one of the most beautiful examples of Portuguese equestrian art of the 20th century. Designed by the sculptor José Rodrigues, it masterfully depicts …

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56.3 km