Gamoneda Mountain Range Route
Into Galicia, between the Iberian wolf and the Gamoneda
The Serra da Gamoneda Route crosses the Portuguese-Spanish border on two occasions, passing through Galician villages such as Hermisende, an 18th-century bridge and the River Tuela. On Portuguese soil, the route passes through the Zona da Lomba before returning to Vinhais via the EN 103.
- Activity
- Estrada
- Distance
- 134,1 km
- Elevation gain
- 2950 m
- Elevation loss
- 2951 m
- Altitude
- 491–1037 m
- Estimated time
- 7h
- Technical difficulty
- Very hard (black)
- Route type
- Loop
- Best season
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Waymarked
- Yes
- Code
- CRD07
Centre: Vinhais
The Serra da Gamoneda route takes the road network into Spain, in a ride that makes both sides of the border a single landscape. Towards the Gamoneda. From Vinhais it links to Bragança along the EN 103 and continues via Carragosa and Parâmio; near Fontes de Transbaceiro it takes the turning to Spain. Still on Portuguese soil, the landscape opens with the Serra da Gamoneda in the foreground — home of the Iberian wolf. Galicia. In Spain the tarmac, the language and the signs change, but the biodiversity and way of life remain similar. The route crosses Hermisende, a preserved and lively village; on the way out, a narrow 18th-century bridge and the crossing of the Rio Tuela, with a river beach popular in summer. A "second-category" climb passes San Ciprián before the return to Portugal north of Moimenta. Second crossing. After a visit to Moimenta, the route enters Spain again at Manzalvos, now in Galician territory, linking to Pinheiro Velho. Back in the lands of Vinhais, from Pinheiro Velho to Pinheiro Novo it tackles the Zona da Lomba, turning to Sobreiró de Cima and the EN 103 to the town.Quick answers
How long is the Gamoneda Mountain Range Route route and how much climbing does it have?
134.1 km, with 2950 m of elevation gain. It is a loop route.
How long does the Gamoneda Mountain Range Route route take?
About 7h (estimated time).
Is the Gamoneda Mountain Range Route route difficult?
The technical difficulty is very hard (black). Physical effort: 5 out of 5.
When is the best time to ride or walk the Gamoneda Mountain Range Route route?
Recommended season: spring, summer, autumn.
Where does the Gamoneda Mountain Range Route route start?
You can start at: Vinhais.
Is the Gamoneda Mountain Range Route route waymarked?
Yes, the route is waymarked on the ground.
Where can I download the GPX for the Gamoneda Mountain Range Route route?
The GPX track is available at https://naturasports.pt/percurso/rota-da-serra-da-gamoneda/export-gpx.