Sicó Outdoor Center

Open the
door to
adventure
at Sicó
Outdoor
Centre

Open the
door to
adventure
at Sicó
Outdoor
Centre

The adventure begins at the Sicó Outdoor Centre and only ends where your will takes you! Discover 1,700 km of walking and cycling trails in a cultural region, shaped by karst landscapes and inhabited by friendly locals.

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Explore the Sicó Outdoor Centre

The adventure begins at the Sicó Outdoor Centre and ends in places you never imagined you could reach! Mountains with unique limestone formations, hidden valleys, prehistoric remains, viewpoints with breathtaking landscapes, rolling vineyards, ancient olive groves, rural villages and traditional windmills, among other attractions.

At Sicó, you choose the terrain and how you want to explore it: walking along hiking trails, cycling winding gravel tracks, tackling mountain bike obstacles, running technical trail routes, feeling the adrenaline rush of paragliding, challenging body and mind with orienteering or meditating along the Pilgrims’ Way. Why not?

GREAT
ROUTE OF
ALVAIÁZERE

A route that reveals the soul of Alvaiázere, through fields of limestone pavement, sheer cliffs, riverside woods and villages that tell a story with every step you take.

Discover the Alvaiázere Great Route

The adventure at the Sicó Outdoor Centre begins with you

Whatever type of explorer you are, there is always an activity calling your name.

It might be a hiking trail for families looking for memorable experiences, or a long-distance route for athletes wanting to push their limits.

Or perhaps (who knows?) an introspective walk for pilgrims, a bike ride for nature lovers or a visit to the limestone pavements, megalithic monuments, caves and sinkholes — ideal for those with a passion for geology, natural history and culture.

With the Family

Challenge

Pilgrimage

Nature

Culture

P22 Blue – Ansião

Enjoy a scenic road-cycling loop from Ansião’s Cyclin’Portugal Center. Ride calm roads with gentle climbs around Serra da Portela to Pousaflores.
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Discover Ansião and Alvaiázere: two municipalities, one territory

The best of both worlds! Ansião and Alvaiázere have joined forces to create a shared tourist destination, shaped by fertile valleys, challenging mountains, panoramic landscapes, rural traditions and historic villages. These elements come together in an extensive network of trails and activities that cross both municipalities. So the adventure that begins in one may well end in a discovery in the other!

Sicó Outdoor Centre Map

Interactive, intuitive, straightforward. Our map is your best friend when planning an adventure: it lets you to explore routes, find points of interest, locate available services, find accommodation and choose restaurants. Simply filter by activity or zoom in on your chosen location to plan your visit to the Sicó Outdoor Centre with absolute freedom… and then make the most of every trail, every stop and every flavour of the region!

Experiences and Events

From trail running to food festivals, through to workshops, guided tours and outdoor activities, there is always something happening at the Sicó Outdoor Centre. Experience the region with those who know it best.

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