Activities

Great landscapes, trails and more

As we find ourselves in the Zêzere area, close to Serra da Lousã, we have great acces to a wide variety of different outdoor activities in this stunning Portuguese backcountry area.

For different oudoor action we work toghether with the local company Trilhos do Zêzere. They can offer the following.

  • Mountainbike rentals (incl safety gear)
  • Canoe rentals (incl safety gear)
  • Sup boards rental
  • Guided climbing trips (easy to difficult level)
  • selfguided canoe/sup trips Zêzere river
  • guided wildwater canoe trips (wintertime)

More info you can find at the house or just send us an email.

Hiking

From the house we recommend to take the route from Salaborda Nova to Mosteiro and on another day, from Mosteiro to Rabigordo and return on the other bank to Mosteiro. But there are lots of walking routes in the county; trails along the Rio Zêzere or the Ribeira da Pera. Another possibility is the forest path that takes us to the Bouçã reservoir, right in the south of the municipality. There is also the archaeological station of Devesa.

Biking

Lucky you!! Next to the house is a mountainbike trail :-). Exit the gate and off you go on Trilho de BTT de pera see the link below.

https://nl.wikiloc.com/routes-mountainbike/btt-1-trilho-de-btt-de-pera-102887652

You can go for loops 13km, 30km or access the 55km Rota circular de Escalos do Meio e Rio Zêzere. Do you like downhill mountainbiking then go down to the Louzanpark; home of the Lousã worldcup 2020 and the Fox BTT Enduro race

Bike rentals can be arranged ask us for the possibilities and we will further assist you.

Road tripping the legendary N2?

If you are road tripping the N2 you are more than welcome to stay over at our place. We are 9km away from the N2. Note that we are bicycle friendly and have tools for cleaning and maintenance available for you. You can park your bicycle safely behind our gate. More info at http://www.rotan2.pt

Running

The area is also famous for trailrunning. You will find loads of trails to navigate freely. If you are up for a challenge check out Louzantrail.com and compete in the famous national ultra Louzantrail skyrace each year in March.

Climbing

Can be done near Fragas de São Simão and Fragas do Cerca with French rate routes between 4b and 7a.

Via Ferrata route can be found at Barragem de Santa Luzia.

Guided Climbing trips for different levels can be organized. ask us for the possibilities and we will further assist you.

Canoeing, paddle boarding and boating

These activities can be done nearby on the different rivers around here

If you are interested we can assist you with the following.

  • Canoe rentals (flatwater selfguided trip)
  • Supboard rentals (flatwater selfguided trip)
  • Boattrips
  • Guided flatwater canoe trips
  • Guided wildwater canoe trips (November until January depending on enough water volume)

Outdoor activities at the house

At the house we can organise private personal outdoor Yoga and physical excersise programs. Please ask us know if you need more info.