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en Morgan's Nature Walks - Guided Tour the-big-trek/

Guided Tour: The Big Trek

The Big Trek is an Algarve tour only for the fittest and most determined hikers, it is undoubtedly our longest tour so far.

Highlights:

Pit cave of the Fig Tree in Nave do Barão;
Olive press;
Menalva Stream;
O Olho (water Spring);
Kiln Ovens;
Underground Spring of Fonte Benémola;
View of the Serra do Caldeirão;
View of Rocha da Pena;
Town of Salir;
Norias;
Water well pump with wheel;
The trail of this guided tour has many steep slopes, rocky trails and some tarmac roads;
There is one stream crossing.

Note: Groups of minimum 2 people and maximum 15 people;
This guided tour is not available during the months of June, July and August;
Visitors with the inadequate footwear will not be allowed to do the tour for their own safety, no refunds will be made.

Specific Conditions

Starting time:
09.00 (30 minutes tolerance);
Distance:
29 km;
Time:
6-7 hours;
Difficulty:
Hard, not advisable for people with locomotive problems, health problems and children under 12 years old.
Required Equipment:
Hat or cap;
Water;

Due to unpredictable weather, it is advised to have water proof boots and jacket prepared in case of rain;
As this tour crosses various small streams it is advisable water proof boots;
Fruit or snacks are advisable;
Comfortable hiking boots and clothing.

Rates:

Per person:
40,00 Euros
Child between 7 and 12 years old:
20,00 Euros
Child up to 7 years old:
free


Other tour suggestions:

Guided Tour:
Nave do Barão
Guided Tour:
Fonte Benémola
Guided Tour:
Salir
Guided Tour:
Rocha da Pena