The BTT Center Melgaço have 5 routes:
P1 - Green Route:
Circular route accessible to all practitioners of the sport or to those who want to start in the practice of mountain biking. It extends through the recreational area surrounding the mtb center in a paradisiacal natural environment integrated in the area of the Peneda-Gerês National Park.
Distance: 2,6 mi
Positive climbing: 187 ft / Time:30 min a 1h
P2 - Blue Route:
This route has a common stretch, that is both beginning and ending, and a circular center. This is a moderate route across the plateau of Castro Laboreiro with entrance in Portelinha, exit in Rodeiro and passing through several brandas (temporary housing units – spring and summer) of Castro Laboreiro. The trail is integrated in the area of the Peneda-Gerês National Park.
Distance: 18,5 mi
Positive climbing: 2122 ft / Time:1h a 2h
P3 - Red Route:
Circular route, with the same beginning as P2. It extends through the plateau of Castro Laboreiro with exit to Rodeiro and passes on the single track of Alto da Flecha towards the village of Castro Laboreiro – difficulty increases one level due to various short technical sectors. The route is integrated in the area of the Peneda-Gêres National Park.
Distance: 21,2 mi
Positive climbing: 2592 ft / Time:1h a 2h30
P4 - Black Route
This route, in the shape of an 8 figure and with the same beginning as P2 and P3, is technically very demanding. It extends to the full length of the plateau of Castro Laboreiro, entering in Portelinha and exiting through branda of Portos. It also passes trough branda of Padrosouro, inverneira (temporary housing unit – autumn and winter) of Cainheiras and Varziela heading towards the Village of Castro Laboreiro. This route has a high value in terms of landscape and heritage. It is integrated in the area of the Peneda-Gêres National Park.
Distance: 29,6 mi
Positive climbing: 3875 ft / Time: 3h a 5 h
P5- Black Route:
Circular route on various types of tracks including technical and accentuated slops sections. It extends over an area of the municipality with a diversified rich heritage (Tumulus of Batateiro, Branda da Aveleira, Covelo, Mourim, Fiães Monastery). This is very demanding route, both physically and technically.
Distance: 38,2 mi
Positive climbing: 7569ft / Time: 3h a 4h45
Location: Melgaço
P1 - Green Route:
Circular route accessible to all practitioners of the sport or to those who want to start in the practice of mountain biking. It extends through the recreational area surrounding the mtb center in a paradisiacal natural environment integrated in the area of the Peneda-Gerês National Park.
Distance: 2,6 mi
Positive climbing: 187 ft / Time:30 min a 1h
P2 - Blue Route:
This route has a common stretch, that is both beginning and ending, and a circular center. This is a moderate route across the plateau of Castro Laboreiro with entrance in Portelinha, exit in Rodeiro and passing through several brandas (temporary housing units – spring and summer) of Castro Laboreiro. The trail is integrated in the area of the Peneda-Gerês National Park.
Distance: 18,5 mi
Positive climbing: 2122 ft / Time:1h a 2h
P3 - Red Route:
Circular route, with the same beginning as P2. It extends through the plateau of Castro Laboreiro with exit to Rodeiro and passes on the single track of Alto da Flecha towards the village of Castro Laboreiro – difficulty increases one level due to various short technical sectors. The route is integrated in the area of the Peneda-Gêres National Park.
Distance: 21,2 mi
Positive climbing: 2592 ft / Time:1h a 2h30
P4 - Black Route
This route, in the shape of an 8 figure and with the same beginning as P2 and P3, is technically very demanding. It extends to the full length of the plateau of Castro Laboreiro, entering in Portelinha and exiting through branda of Portos. It also passes trough branda of Padrosouro, inverneira (temporary housing unit – autumn and winter) of Cainheiras and Varziela heading towards the Village of Castro Laboreiro. This route has a high value in terms of landscape and heritage. It is integrated in the area of the Peneda-Gêres National Park.
Distance: 29,6 mi
Positive climbing: 3875 ft / Time: 3h a 5 h
P5- Black Route:
Circular route on various types of tracks including technical and accentuated slops sections. It extends over an area of the municipality with a diversified rich heritage (Tumulus of Batateiro, Branda da Aveleira, Covelo, Mourim, Fiães Monastery). This is very demanding route, both physically and technically.
Distance: 38,2 mi
Positive climbing: 7569ft / Time: 3h a 4h45
Location: Melgaço
