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Grande Rota de Montanha, Portugal: what it is and when to go
Grande Rota de Montanha is a hiking trail in Portugal (Viana do Castelo). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Hiking trail · Hiking
- Where
- Portugal
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- OPO Porto, 65 km as the crow flies
- Trail network
- Regional
- Distance
- 37.23 km
- Run by
- Municipio de Ponte de Lima
- Coordinates
- 41.82865, -8.60302
What it is and where
Grande Rota de Montanha is a hiking trail in Portugal (Viana do Castelo).
Segmento de Ponte de Lima da Grande Rota de Montanha do Alto Minho
It is in Viana do Castelo, where this site lists 39 more places to see, 25 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 41.82865, -8.60302; the nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO, Porto), 65 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Trail network
- Regional
- Distance
- 37.23 km
- Run by
- Municipio de Ponte de Lima
It is one of the Hiking places in Portugal. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Grande Rota de Montanha is April to October.
- JanPossible9:17
- FebPossible10:22
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:08
- MayBest time14:22
- JunBest time15:01
- JulBest time14:45
- AugBest time13:41
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:50
- NovPossible9:35
- DecPossible8:58
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Portugal in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Portugal
To enter Portugal there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Portugal checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Ponte de Ponte de LimaBridge6.8 km
- Ecovia da LaranjaHiking6.8 km
- Torres de São Paulo e da Cadeia e o pequeno pano de muralha existente entre as duas torresWalls in Ponte de Lima, Viana do Castelo District, Portugal6.9 km
- Pelourinho de Ponte de LimaCultural heritage monument in Ponte de Lima, Portugal7.0 km
- Albergaria de São João de DeusHistory7.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Portugal guide.
More in Portugal: Hiking
- E9 European long distance path: walking path, Europe
- Caminho Real do Paul do Mar: Royal Path of Paul do Mar, Madeira
- Alternativa Trilho dos Pescadores
- Alternative to Historical Way - S.Teotónio»Odeceixe
- Caminho da Geira e dos Arrieiros
- Caminho de Fátima Nascente
Every Portugal place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Grande Rota de Montanha?
It is a hiking trail in Portugal.
When is the best time to visit Grande Rota de Montanha?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58.
How do you get to Grande Rota de Montanha?
The nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), 65 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Portugal is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Portugal map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Ponte de Ponte de Lima, Ecovia da Laranja, Torres de São Paulo e da Cadeia e o pequeno pano de muralha existente entre as duas torres. The rest is in the Portugal guide.
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