Equinócio - Crossing Serra Sintra

One day, one challenge...the Crossing Serra de Sintra eastward towards the occident. In this trek we will unite two historic marks, the village of Sintra and Cabo da Roca (Roca’s Cape). The path is long but rewarding. A memorable day, filled with small discoveries.

Crossing Serra de Sintra

Calendar Date

2009

June 6

Do you want to make this treking in other day?

Simply add a eight friends group and we guarantee the same price and in the desired date (availability subject).

You are less that eight person? We do the same program for 200€ /group.

Starting from the village of Sintra, we will go by several interesting marks that compose this Mount in the unique place it is, until we meet our destination – Roca’s Cape.

After the initial ascension to Castelo dos Mouros, we will enter in Parque da Pena, where we will stroll till the Cruz Alta, the highest summit of the Mount of Sintra.

Leaving behind the amazing Parque da Pena, we will wander in the direction of the western end of the mount – Peninha – passing along Tholos do Monge.

From Peninha and with our goal in sight, we iniciate our descent till Roca’s Cape, the most western place in Continental Europe, and where we will commemorate the success of our crossing.

We will end our day by returning to the village of Sintra by bus, in a picturesque course through Colares, accompanying the recoveres tram line that joins Sintra to Praia das Maçãs (Apples Beach).

*Treking Crossing Serra de Sintra* (Portugal - Serra de Sintra)**
	Crossing Serra de Sintra Calendar Date 2009 June 6 Do you want to make this treking in other day? Simply add a eight friends group and we guarantee the same price and in the desired date (availability subject). You are less that eight person? We do the same program for 200€ /group.	Presentation One invigorating trek trough the Serra de Sintra, where we’ll admire its history e benefit from the magnificent views of the shoreline , towards south until the Capo Espichel (Espichel’s Cape), and north all the way through Ericeira. Departing from the Sintra village, we we’ll ascend to the Castelo dos Mouros (Moors Castle), stroll in the Parque da Pena (Pena’s Park) and, through dense woods we head in the direction of the western end of the Mount of Sintra, reaching Peninha. Leaving the Mount behind we descend to the shore, bearing Cabo da Roca as our goal. Programa 9h00 – Meeting 9h00 – Briefing 9h30 - Beginning of the activity 17h20 – Ending of activity (estimate) 17h30 - Visit to the Monastery of capuchos (opcional – not included) Meeting point – In front of Palácio da Vila (Sintra), famous by its chimneys. Description Starting from the village of Sintra, we will go by several interesting marks that compose this Mount in the unique place it is, until we meet our destination – Roca’s Cape. After the initial ascension to Castelo dos Mouros, we will enter in Parque da Pena, where we will stroll till the Cruz Alta, the highest summit of the Mount of Sintra. Leaving behind the amazing Parque da Pena, we will wander in the direction of the western end of the mount – Peninha – passing along Tholos do Monge. From Peninha and with our goal in sight, we iniciate our descent till Roca’s Cape, the most western place in Continental Europe, and where we will commemorate the success of our crossing. We will end our day by returning to the village of Sintra by bus, in a picturesque course through Colares, accompanying the recoveres tram line that joins Sintra to Praia das Maçãs (Apples Beach). Technical Specifications: Difficulty level : moderate Duration (marching time): 7 hours Duration (activity time): 8 hours Distance: 19 kilometres (11,80 miles) Positive Accumulated Altitude : 985 meters (0,61 miles) Negative Accumulated Altitude: 1055 meters (0,65 miles) Ages: from 12 till… Course type: Linear Terrain Type: 70% in wide gravel roads , 20% in tracks and some tarmac Recommended Material Confortable footwear, with thick and adherent base (like Treking boots), hat, waterproff/windstopper warm/cool jacket (depending on the day’s meteorology) Recommended nourishment Water (1 L) and at least one fruit piece + energy/cereal bar + generous sandwich. Avoid perishable products by warm. Treking Price 25 € per person 5 € per person - Equinócio transport – pick you in Lisbon – Sintra – pick you in Lisbon (optional) Equinócio offers one voucher for this activity to the organizer of the group (groups over 12 persons) Includes Licences – Tourist Animation 54/2004 Civil Responsibility Insurance – Liberty Seguros – 095/00934313 Personal Accidents Insurance – Liberty Seguros – 027/00002613 Permanent accompaniment by adventure technicians specialized in the activity Hot drink stopover First aid kit Control vehicle All applicable legal taxes Excludes Return fare by public bus
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