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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.
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.
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.
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PR6 AVZ – Ramalhal Walking Route
Discover 5,000-year-old megaliths, traditional villages, and lush biodiversity—a journey through time starting and ending in Ramalhal.
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P23 Azul – Ansião
Explore western Ansião from the Cyclin’Portugal Center. Ride quiet roads to Melriça and Santiago da Guarda—ideal endurance training.
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Paths of Fátima: Carmelita Route – Alvaiázere Variant
Choose the Alvaiázere Variant to explore quiet paths and the area’s unique heritage en route to Fátima, enjoying serene nature.
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P05 Red – Alvaiázere (Serra de Alvaiázere)
Enjoy a challenging XC-MTB loop at Alvaiázere’s Cyclin’Portugal Center, circling the Alvaiázere and Ariques ranges on technical trails.
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PR4 ANS – Picotas Route
Explore traditional irrigation works, vegetation-lined trails, and sites like Monte da Ovelha with panoramic views—a journey through southern Ansião.
Know moreDiscover 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!
Alvaiázere
P06 Preto – Alvaiázere (Volta ao Concelho)
Take on the toughest XC-MTB route at Alvaiázere’s Cyclin’Portugal Center—a circular challenge across the entire municipality on varied terrain.
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Alvaiázere
GR35 AVZ – Alvaiázere Great Route
Connect with the heart of Alvaiázere across mountains, valleys, olive groves, and historic villages. Discover rich biodiversity and unique cultural heritage.
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Alvaiázere
P02 Azul – Alvaiázere (Pé da Serra Trail)
Run an accessible trail to the foot of Serra de Alvaiázere. Follow old paths to the Nossa Senhora dos Covões Chapel with beautiful floodplain views.
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Alvaiázere
P03 Vermelho – Alvaiázere (Várzea Trail)
Extend your run across the southern floodplain. A circular trail that doubles T2’s distance—perfect for longer outings without added difficulty.
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Alvaiázere
Dolmen 2 of Rego da Murta
Visit Dolmen 2 of Rego da Murta, a megalithic tomb with Chalcolithic burials revealing 4,000-year-old rituals and artifacts.
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Alvaiázere
PR4 AVZ – Megalapias Walking Route
Walk through oak woods, unique limestone formations, the doline and Fórnea do Bofinho, with sweeping views—perfect for geology and nature lovers.
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Alvaiázere
GR26 – Terras de Sicó Route: Olive Oil Route (Alvaiázere – Abiúl)
Discover centuries-old olive groves from Alvaiázere to Abiúl. Experience olive-oil culture and explore unique limestone formations.
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Alvaiázere
Chapel of Our Lady of Covões
Visit Nossa Senhora dos Covões Chapel at the foot of Serra de Alvaiázere, celebrating apparition legends tied to Senhora da Memória.
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Alvaiázere
P04 Azul – Alvaiázere (Volta da Serra route)
Circle Serra de Alvaiázere without summiting. A moderate-mileage loop via Bofinho and the Ribeira da Barroca valley.
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Alvaiázere
PR3 AVZ – Great Fórnea Trail
Follow Roman roads and goat trails to the magnificent Fórnea do Bofinho, exploring unique geological formations and panoramic views in Alvaiázere.
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Alvaiázere
Olho do Tordo spring
Discover the Olho do Tordo spring in Pelmá, a little-known source bubbling from a deep well to form a historic brook.
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Alvaiázere
Parapente – Aterragem
Aterre em segurança nas paisagens de Sicó, em Alvaiázere. Um spot de parapente rodeado de natureza e vistas deslumbrantes.
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Ansião
Centenary Oak
Admire Ansião’s majestic centuries-old oak, a symbol of local history and a focus of natural heritage conservation.
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Ansião
Mother Church of Ansião
Discover Ansião’s 1593 parish church with three naves, gilded altars, and sculptures including Saint Anianus and a Renaissance Calvary.
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Ansião
Picnic Area – “Guardian Angel’s Hill”
Awaken your senses at a picnic infused with wild-herb aromas near the Anjo da Guarda chapel and Bread Cycle, where wild orchids bloom.
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Ansião
Chapel of Ateanha
Visit São Martinho Chapel in Ateanha’s highlands, with a St. Martin sculpture—once a pilgrimage site with sweeping views.
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Ansião
PR3 ANS – Rota dos Pinhais
Walk among lush pinewoods, historic chapels, and rural scenery. Visit a 17th-century church with notable statuary and a 700-year-old tree.
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Ansião
Intermunicipal Ecological Park – Gramatinha (Ansião)
Explore a biodiversity sanctuary in Sicó—30,000 hectares with Europe’s largest downy-oak stands and remarkably rich fauna and flora.
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Ansião
P14 Azul – Santiago da Guarda
Take on a moderate trail in Santiago da Guarda. Run rural and forest paths with some technical sections, passing multiple villages.
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Ansião
Fonte da Ladeia Picnic Park
Discover where history meets leisure at Fonte da Ladeia Park, near the medieval Ladeia estate ruins and the Ways of Santiago and Fátima.
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Ansião
Mother Church of Pousaflores
Visit the parish church of Nossa Senhora das Neves in Pousaflores—bell tower and statues of St. Sebastian and St. Lucy.
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Ansião
“Quinta de Cima” (Manor in Chão de Couce)
Quinta de Cima in Chão de Couce, a 13th-century former royal palace, sheltered monarchs and artists like Egas Moniz and José Malhoa.
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Ansião
Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel
Discover the chapel with a porticoed churchyard, chancel, bell tower, wooden ceiling, and images of its patron and the Holy Trinity.
Know moreSicó 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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