Vez River – Mezio Swing loop from Arcos de Valdevez

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Mountain biking trails

Portugal

Viana do Castelo

Arcos De Valdevez (São Paio)

Vez River – Mezio Swing loop from Arcos de Valdevez

Hard

riders

Vez River – Mezio Swing loop from Arcos de Valdevez

06:06

74.3km

1,470m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 17.9 km for 56 m

After 18.1 km for 56 m

After 73.0 km for 108 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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342 m

Vez River

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The Vez River is a mountain river located at the foot of the Serra do Soajo in the Peneda-Gerês National Park, Portugal. This river flows through the land of Arcos de Valdevez.

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14.9 km

Mata do Mezio

Forest

15.6 km

Mezio Swing

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Swinging is still fun here 😁

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16.6 km

Porta do Sol

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Porta do Sol: the incredible new spot on the outskirts of Gerês that looks like it came straight out of a book

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18.0 km

Travanca Lagoons

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Travanca Lagoons, a beautiful natural haven in Peneda-Gerês National Park:
They are located in the parish of Cabana Maior, municipality of Arcos de Valdevez, within Peneda-Gerês National Park.

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49.7 km

Viewpoint

52.7 km

Sistelo Castle

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Sistelo, a beautiful town with places to eat and heritage surroundings

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52.8 km

Village of Sistelo

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Located north of the municipality of Arcos de Valdevez, this village is one of the oldest in Alto Minho and is a pearl of nature enclosed in a valley at …

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63.8 km

Vilarinho Medieval Bridge

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The Medieval Bridge of Vilela crosses the Vez River and is said to have already existed in 1258 (23rd century). It has 2 arches, one of them broken, of unequal size.

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65.7 km