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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.
With the Family
P02 Blue – Alvaiázere (Várzea)
Ride an accessible XC-MTB loop at Alvaiázere’s Cyclin’Portugal Center. Visit the Ramalhal dolmen on dirt roads—great for all ages.
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GR26 – Terras de Sicó Route: Paleolithic Route (Pombal – Redinha)
Discover prehistoric traces between Pombal and Redinha. Explore Vale do Poio and admire striking geological formations.
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Paths of Fátima: Carmelita Route
Embark on a 111 km pilgrimage from Coimbra to Fátima inspired by Sister Lúcia. Discover landscapes, culture, and spirituality over six stages.
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Paths of Fatima: Carmelite Route – Santiago da Guarda Bypass
Pick the Santiago da Guarda Variant for a safer, more comfortable journey. Walk 111 km immersed in rich landscapes and cultural heritage to Fátima.
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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.
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
P04 Vermelho – Alvaiázere (Ribeira de Alge)
A demanding XC-MTB route at Alvaiázere’s Cyclin’Portugal Center. Climb tough hills and explore Ribeira de Alge and Maçãs de D. Maria villages.
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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
PR5 AVZ – Ribeira do Tordo trail
Walk along the Ribeira do Tordo among ancient watermills and crystal springs. Start in Banhosa and marvel at fields of blooming watercress.
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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
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
P06 Vermelho – Alvaiázere (Alvaiázere and Ariques Mountains)
Take on the Center’s most challenging trail. Climb the Alvaiázere and Ariques ranges on technical paths with spectacular views.
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Alvaiázere
Alvaiázere Mother Church
Discover the 16th-century Church of Santa Maria Madalena—simple façade, 1500s sculptures, and Baroque gilded wood interiors.
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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
Alvaiázere Municipal Museum
Visit Alvaiázere Municipal Museum for exhibits on traditional crafts and local archaeology—preserving the town’s identity.
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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
P03 Blue – Alvaiázere (Pelmá)
Challenge yourself on an XC-MTB route at Alvaiázere’s Cyclin’Portugal Center, climbing moderate hills with views over Ribeira das Quebradas.
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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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Ansião
Santiago da Guarda Picnic Park
Enjoy outdoor meals in a park with panoramic views over Ansião, complete with wooden tables and benches—perfect for peaceful gatherings.
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Ansião
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.
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Ansião
GR26 – Terras de Sicó Route: Rabaçal Cheese Route (Penela – Alvorge)
Traverse valleys and historic villages from Penela to Alvorge. Visit the Roman Villa Museum and taste the famous Rabaçal cheese.
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Ansião
P34 Black – Ansião
Challenge yourself on gravel from Ansião’s Cyclin’Portugal Center across varied terrain in the north, passing Louriceiras and Santiago da Guarda.
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Ansião
Park in Cavadas – Support Area for Pilgrims
A rest stop for pilgrims to Fátima at Cavadas Park, opened in 2016—a strategic spot to observe the changing surrounding landscape.
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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
Mother Church of Torre de Vale de Todos
Explore this 16th-century church featuring a Our Lady of Grace statue attributed to João de Ruão—renowned for its artistic beauty.
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Ansião
Pillory of Ansião
Visit Ansião’s 1686 pillory bearing the Count of Ericeira’s arms—a historic symbol standing before the parish council.
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Ansião
Picnic Area – Ribeira de Alcalamouque
Admire hills and blooming fields at the park by Ribeira de Alcalamouque, between Ansião and Rabaçal, inspired by pilgrim trails to Santiago.
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Ansião
P16 Red – Ansião
Challenge yourself on a technical trail in Ansião across the Portela and Nexebra ranges, passing Chão de Couce on demanding paths.
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Ansião
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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Ansião
P21 Green – Ansião
Start road cycling at Ansião’s Cyclin’Portugal Center on quiet, flat roads between Ansião and Vale de Todos.
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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