• Barragem do Caldeirão - Meeting point.
  Initial briefing.
  The origin of Albufeira do Caldeirão.
  Walk.

• Miradouro Mocho Real - Photographic spot. Let’s get to know Mondego.
  Walk.

• Cascata do caldeirão - Photographic spot.
  The love story of the inconsolable Star.
  Walk.

• Ponte da Mizarela - Photographic spot.
  Mizarela’s stories.
  Walk.

• Vila Soeiro - Photographic spot.
  The origin of giant lunchboxes.
  Walk.

• Vila Soeiro - Photographic spot.
  Fabrica Nova: the wool cycle from shearing to the famous “Pope Blankets”.
  Diving in the crystal clear waters of Mondego. Snack.
  Walk.

• Parque do Pateiro - Hydroelectricity.
  Walk.

• Levada do Pateiro - Photographic spot.
  Human ingenuity: water supply to Pateiro Central.
  Walk

• Barragem do Pateiro - Photographic spot.
  Still the Human ingenuity.
  Walk.

• Cascalheiras e Escombreiras do Alto Mondego - Photographic spot.
  Discover the stories of Ouro Negro, which satisfied the hunger of the local population.
  Lunch.
  Walk.

• Ribeira de Rio de Moinhos - Photographic spot.
  Discover the stories of the mills that gave the river its name.
  Walk.

• Passadiços do Mondego (entrada por Videmonte) - Photographic spot. End of Tour.
  Possibility to take a taxi to return to Barragem do Caldeirão (start place of the Tour).

• Registration with Turismo de Portugal (RNAAT): 506/2022
• Recognition by ICNF as Nature Tourism
• Breakfast
• Entrance ticket to the Mondego Walkways
• Civil Liability and Personal Assistants Insurance

• Lunch

Explore a breathtaking natural landscape with a fascinating recent history. Hear captivating stories and experience the thrill and adventure of Mondego Passages. Begin your journey at the Caldeirão Dam Parking Park. Ascend to the Miradouro do Mocho Real for a spectacular view… The adventure is just beginning! A significant challenge awaits with approximately five hundred wooden steps descending into the Mondego Valley, where the magnificent Caldeirão Falls showcase their unique beauty. After crossing the historic Mizarela Bridge and admiring the natural sculptures, continue past the old factories and discover the story of Papa’s blanket. Visit the Pateiro Hydroelectric Power Station, the oldest in Guarda, and hear tales of the “black gold” exploration. Traverse suspended bridges and uncover the mills in Ribeira dos Moinhos. Conclude your adventure at the “Videmonte” park and refresh in the waters of Mondego, so don’t forget to bring a swimsuit.
Total distance: 12 km, total elevation gain: 600 m; Difficulty: Moderate level 2/3 out of 5 - MIDE.

• Lunch is not included.
• Transport from the “Videmonte Entrance” back to the Caldeirão Dam parking lot is not included. Each participant will be able to contact the local Taxi service.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.