Discover the Basto region, its nature, biodiversity, culture, wines and regional products

On this trail you'll walk along the old cobblestones marked by the wheels of rural ox carts until you reach the towns that form part of a group of vernacular villages on the slopes of the Serra do Alvão, built with materials from the surrounding area, such as schist, slate, granite, thatch, wood, among others. 

As you pass through the villages, you'll see a wide variety of granaries, also known as canastros. They are usually made of stone and wood and were essentially used for drying corn. The size of the granary reveals the wealth and social status of its owner. 

Once you've finished the Vernacular Villages Trail, there's nothing better to recover your energy than a visit to Quinta da Raza with a Commented Tasting of 3 wines from the Basto sub-region's indigenous grape varieties. Come and see our facilities, marvel at the view of the vineyards from the panoramic terrace and delight in the freshness and unique flavors of our Dom Diogo Azal, Dom Diogo Padeiro and Dom Diogo Vinhão. To accompany your tasting, you'll find the right pairing, with Portuguese organic preserves on toast, traditional bread and a cheese and sausage board!

Have you made your reservation yet? We look forward to seeing you!

Program:

 09H00 - Meeting point - Quinta da Raza

09:15 a.m. - Departure for the activity site

10h00 - Start of the activity

13h00 - Return to Quinta da Raza (scheduled)

Our wine tasting includes:

• Guided tour of Quinta da Raza's wine tourism facilities;
• Tasting of 3 wines: Dom Diogo Azal, Dom Diogo Padeiro and Dom Diogo Vinhão;
• Pair with traditional bread, toast made from organic Portuguese preserves, a cheese board and regional sausages.

Levadas do Alvão Trail Technical Sheet

Route: linear and circular - Distance: 8 - 10 km

Duration: 3 - 4 hours - Period: Jan - Dec

Level of difficulty: Moderate Level II (Assessed by the MIDE Method)

 Accessible to anyone with good physical fitness, good physical health and who is used to walking on a regular basis.  

There may be some steep gradients and areas where the ground may be uneven. The distances to be covered may be 10 km, with a duration of 3 hours or more and a low technical difficulty.

IMPORTANT NOTE (Vernacular Villages Trail)

• This activity is only open to ages 12 to 80;
• We would appreciate it if you would comply with the maximum grace period (15 minutes) of the meeting time;
• This activity is recommended for people with a walking habit;

Cancellation conditions: 

1. Weather forecast not favorable for the activity, up to two days before the start of the activity.   
2. Civil Protection recommendations 
3. In the event of cancellation due to any of the above conditions, the registration fee will always be refunded;

 Additional information (Pé na Terra):

1 - Company registered with Turismo de Portugal under RNAAT no.: 591/2020;

2 - Guide accredited by the Western Training Center - CTO

3 - Guide trained in First Aid by the Red Cross of Vila Real and CTO

Partnership between Quinta da Raza and Pé na Terra