Programme

The guided walking tour associated with the Granfondo Serra da Estrela will be led by instructors from the Estrela Geopark Association. It is open to all local residents and companions of athletes participating in the Granfondo Serra da Estrela.

This walk will begin and end at Parque da Várzea, Manteigas [https://maps.app.goo.gl/aa6pEsBSjyv96URX6 ], the location of event registration, departing at 9:00 am , immediately after the Granfondo and Mediofondo cyclists set off at 8:30 am .

Guided Walk:

• Date: Sunday, 29 June 2025
• Time: 9:00 am
• Meeting point: Parque da Várzea, Manteigas (next to the event registration desk)
• Distance: 5.3 km
• Elevation gain: 270 m
• Difficulty level: Moderate/difficult
• Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
• Minimum age: 10 years old (underage participants must attend the start with an adult and a signed copy of the attached Liability Waiver Form)

Recommended Equipment:

• Sturdy or comfortable walking shoes/boots
• Hat or cap
• Sunscreen

Registration:

• Entries are accepted exclusively via the Stop&Go platform until 24:00 (midnight) on 27 June 2025
• Price: €7.00 per person

All registered participants will receive a Participation Kit , which must be collected at Parque da Várzea , from the Granfondo Serra da Estrela event registration desk.

Event Registration Desk Hours:

• Saturday: 14:30 – 20:00
• Sunday: 07:00 – 08:00

Participation Kit Includes:

• Commemorative event T-shirt – participants are encouraged to wear it during the walk
• Bag
• 1 water bottle (bidon)
• 1 bottled water
• Energy bar
• Other promotional gifts