Adventure is calling you in the mountains of Ansião and Alvaiázere, where limestone holds ancient secrets. With the Outdooractive app, you can carry the Sicó Outdoor Centre in your pocket and turn every trail into a genuine discovery.
All of Sicó
in Your Pocket
All of the Sicó Outdoor Centre in Your Pocket
Leave the paper maps at home and take the spirit of the mountains with you! The Outdooractive app is the perfect bridge between planning on the website and exploring on the ground.
- From the website to the trail – Have you found the perfect route? On your smartphone, just tap “Open in app” to have the map and navigation ready to guide you.
- Discovery in the Heart of Nature – The app shows you trails, viewpoints and heritage sites near you, so no surprise goes unnoticed.
- Local Knowledge at Your Fingertips – Access information, contacts and tips for each point of interest.
- Filter Your Adventure – Search for hiking, cycling or trail running routes. Filter by distance or difficulty.
Plan Your Adventure
At the Sicó Outdoor Centre, every adventure is unique. With the app’s planning tools, you can create your experience before you’ve even packed your gear.
- Set Your Course – Create personalised routes by linking points of interest or following paths that spark your curiosity.
- Anticipate Challenges – With the elevation profile and estimated duration, you will know which climbs await and where to stop to enjoy the view.
- Organise in Collections – Save favourite trails, hidden viewpoints and restaurants in personalised lists.
Sicó Explorers’ Community
A place is brought to life by the stories of those who travel through it. The Outdooractive app lets you live your adventure, share it and contribute to a community that loves and respects these unique landscapes.
- Review and Inspire – Your feedback helps other adventurers. Share tips and become a trusted voice in the community.
- Share Achievements – Record routes, add photos of the karst landscape and share them with friends.
- Protect the Territory – Found a damaged path or missing sign? Report it via the app. Your contribution helps keep the trails safe for everyone.
Outdooractive PRO+ Voucher, 4 Weeks Free
Explore the wild heart of Sicó with premium features:
- Offline Trails and Maps – Navigate accurately through the most remote valleys, even without network coverage.
- Military Maps – Access detailed topographic maps from the Portuguese Army.
- 3D View – Fly virtually over routes before you set out.
- My Map and Collections – Save, view on the map and share favourites in a more practical, intuitive and collaborative way.
Tips and Recommendations for Using the App
PREPARATION
Before heading out, download the offline maps for the area you plan to explore and check you have enough battery. Always take a power bank on longer adventures.
NAVIGATION
Use the navigation function to stay on the right track. If you get lost, stop, tale in the terrain around you and realign your position on the map.
BATTERY SAVING
Switch to flight mode and turn on the GPS only when using offline maps. Reduce screen brightness and close other apps to maximise battery life.
RESPONSIBLE SHARING
When sharing photos and locations, respect the privacy of rural landowners and avoid publicising sensitive sites that could be damaged by excessive tourism.