# Serra da Coroa Traverse

> The most accessible road route in the Montesinho Natural Park, ideal for those who prefer a leisurely cycle away from traffic. The route passes through villages such as Peleias, Tuízelo and Santa Cruz, crosses the Serra da Coroa and returns to Vinhais via the EN 103.

URL: https://naturasports.pt/en/percurso/travessia-da-serra-da-coroa

- **Activity:** Estrada
- **Distance:** 50.5 km
- **Elevation gain:** 1489 m
- **Elevation loss:** 1442 m
- **Altitude:** 628–1055 m
- **Estimated time:** 2h30
- **Technical difficulty:** Hard (red)
- **Route type:** Loop
- **Best season:** Spring, Summer, Autumn
- **Code:** VNH_CRD01VRM
- **Centre:** [Vinhais](https://naturasports.pt/en/centro/vinhais)
- **GPX:** https://naturasports.pt/percurso/travessia-da-serra-da-coroa/export-gpx

The Travessia da Serra da Coroa is the easiest road invitation to discover Montesinho — a half-day ride at an easy pace, to take in the scenery.

Cycle touring, not racing. It is a route to ride calmly, on traffic-free roads, stopping as often as needed — to photograph the landscape or to get to know authentic villages. From the town, along the EN 103, the edge of the Natural Park is clear, lying to the north.

Villages with history. From Sobreiró the route enters mountain road, with care on the bends, damp for much of the year. Peleias is a pleasant village; then comes Tuízelo, whose history predates the 12th century, with the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios and the Church of Santo André — and café and restaurant for a stop.

The Serra da Coroa. Via Salgueiros and Vilar de Ossos comes the junction to Travanca and Santa Cruz (there is the option of a shortcut straight to Vinhais). Those who continue cross the Serra da Coroa, with a demanding descent, to Santa Cruz, a village where rural life still rules. The return skirts the range southward, via Paçó and Quintela, to the EN 103, Vila Verde and Vinhais.

## Quick answers

### How long is the Serra da Coroa Traverse route and how much climbing does it have?

50.5 km, with 1489 m of elevation gain. It is a loop route.

### How long does the Serra da Coroa Traverse route take?

About 2h30 (estimated time).

### Is the Serra da Coroa Traverse route difficult?

The technical difficulty is hard (red). Physical effort: 4 out of 5.

### When is the best time to ride or walk the Serra da Coroa Traverse route?

Recommended season: spring, summer, autumn.

### Where does the Serra da Coroa Traverse route start?

The route belongs to the Vinhais centre.

### Is the Serra da Coroa Traverse route waymarked?

Yes, the route is waymarked on the ground.

### Where can I download the GPX for the Serra da Coroa Traverse route?

The GPX track is available at https://naturasports.pt/percurso/travessia-da-serra-da-coroa/export-gpx.