Distance
123.8 km
Duration
3h 23min
Elevation Gain
2129m
Region
Northern Portugal
MotoTrip rating
Scenic9.5
Road Quality7.0
Fun Factor9.0
About This Route
A loop through Portugal's only national park. It leaves Braga past Bom Jesus, drops to the Caniçada reservoir and climbs to the spa village of Gerês, with breathtaking views from the Pedra Bela viewpoint. Narrow, twisting mountain roads with plenty of shade and granite.
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Recommended Stops
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Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte
Landmark
UNESCO-listed Baroque stairway on the way out of Braga.
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Caniçada reservoir
Viewpoint
View over the dam and the slopes of Gerês.
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Gerês village
Café
Spa village with cafés and restaurants serving Minho cooking.
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Pedra Bela viewpoint
Viewpoint
One of the most beautiful viewpoints in the park, above Caniçada.