E-bike Peneda-Gerês: Mountain trails and village stops

Ride the reservoir views and granite villages without the climb

An e-bike tour through Peneda-Gerês National Park and Vale do Lima starting from Braga, with a live guide in English, Spanish or French. You cycle mountain trails with views of the Touvêdo reservoir, stop in the village of Soajo to see its medieval stone granaries, and swim in natural pools during warmer months. The tour runs three to four hours and includes the e-bike, safety gear, insurance and return transport. It suits riders with cycling experience and welcomes children from age six.

Step-by-step itinerary

E-bike tour through Lima Valley and Park

• Start at Bravães Kayak Park
• Cycle mountain trails by Touvêdo reservoir
• Stop in quaint village for photos
• Tour Espigueiros do Soajo and village core
• Swim in natural pools (seasonal)

The Experience

The route is built around the e-bike's motor, which lets you cover the steep terrain of the national park without the fitness demand of a regular bike. You start at Bravães Kayak Park and follow eco-trails and mountain paths through the Lima Valley, riding past the Paço–Ermelo Ecovia and crossing the historic town of Ponte da Barca before climbing into the park itself. The Touvêdo reservoir runs alongside much of the ride, and the guide points out the landscape as you go.

The two main stops are Ermelo, where you'll see a medieval monastery, and Soajo, a traditional village known for its Espigueiros do Soajo: granite granaries built centuries ago to store grain and protect it from damp. You get time to walk through the village core and take photos. In the warmer months, the route includes a stop at natural pools where you can swim. Bring a towel or wear clothes that dry quickly. The guide speaks English, Spanish or French and leads groups small enough that you can ask questions as you ride.

High-quality e-bikes and safety gear are provided, and the tour ends with return transport to Braga. The terrain suits riders who have cycled before but don't need to be athletic. The motor handles the gradient. Children from six years old can join if they're comfortable on a bike.

What’s included

• E-bike and safety gear.
• insurance.
• live guide in English, Spanish or French.
• return transport from Braga.
• access to the natural pools in Soajo during warmer months.

Days and timesDaily

AgesAges 13+ · 6 to 12 years · Under 6 — No ticket type: can't be added to a booking

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · ends where it startsMeeting point, per the operator: “Drive via IC28 to Exit 6 (Ponte da Barca/Bravães), follow signs to Bravães Kayak Park near the river. From Ponte da Barca, it's 5 min by taxi. GPS: 41.809615, -…”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Centro Aventura Park

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you've cycled before and want to explore the national park without the fitness demand of climbing steep terrain on a regular bike. The motor does that work. Children from six can join if they're comfortable riding.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

6 to 12 years. Under 6: no ticket type, they can't be added to a booking.

What's the Touvêdo reservoir like when you ride past it?

The Touvêdo reservoir runs alongside the mountain trails for much of the ride, offering tranquil views over the water as you cycle through the national park.

Can I swim during the tour, or is it just a stop to look?

In the warmer months, the route includes a stop at natural pools in Soajo where you can take a refreshing dip. In cooler seasons, this stop is skipped.

What are the Espigueiros do Soajo?

The Espigueiros do Soajo are iconic stone granaries built centuries ago in the village of Soajo to store grain and protect it from moisture. You'll see them during the village stop and walk through the core.

How much cycling experience do I need?

The tour suits beginners with cycling experience. You need to be comfortable on a bike, but the e-bike motor handles the steep mountain terrain, so you don't need to be athletic.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the start?

Return transport from Braga is included in the tour, so you don't need to arrange a separate ride to Bravães Kayak Park or back.