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Portugal
Viana do Castelo
Arcos De Valdevez (São Paio)

Vez River – Mezio Swing loop from Arcos de Valdevez

Hard

3

riders

Vez River – Mezio Swing loop from Arcos de Valdevez

04:39

45.2km

1,260m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 407 m for 251 m

After 909 m for 148 m

After 1.47 km for 143 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

532 m

View of the Historic Center of Arcos de Valdevez

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2

799 m

Vez River

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The Vez River is a mountain river located at the foot of the Serra do Soajo in the Peneda-Gerês National Park, Portugal. This river flows through the land of Arcos de Valdevez.

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3

983 m

Made entirely of cast bronze, it is one of the most beautiful examples of Portuguese equestrian art of the 20th century. Designed by the sculptor José Rodrigues, it masterfully depicts …

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4

1.51 km

highly recommended route, with little difficulty and a multitude of wooden walkways

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5

24.3 km

Travanca Lagoons

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Travanca Lagoons, a beautiful natural haven in Peneda-Gerês National Park:
They are located in the parish of Cabana Maior, municipality of Arcos de Valdevez, within Peneda-Gerês National Park.

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6

25.7 km

Porta do Sol

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Porta do Sol: the incredible new spot on the outskirts of Gerês that looks like it came straight out of a book

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26.3 km

Mata do Mezio

Forest

8

27.0 km

Mezio Swing

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Swinging is still fun here 😁

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29.6 km

Mamoas do Mezio

Nature Reserve

B

45.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.8 km

11.1 km

6.22 km

2.05 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.1 km

9.02 km

8.41 km

3.47 km

795 m

345 m

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Saturday 4 July

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