Colares Wine Route
Date: October 18, 2025
Duration: 5 hours
Meeting: Colares Parish Council
Difficulty: 3 moderate *
Cost: €20 (registration required)
About
During harvest season, Hit the Trails pays tribute by offering this weekend's activities on routes associated with wine production.
In this one, we'll explore the area where one of Portugal's most unique wines is produced: Colares wine.
We'll start at the Adega Cooperativa de Colares, heading towards Azenhas do Mar, and on the way back we'll come across a circular church.
Come and learn a little about this wine and this region.
Price: €20 (Registration required)
Minimum number of participants: 5
Meeting point: Colares Parish Council
GPS coordinates: Lat 38.804705 Long -9.449412
Time: 9:00 AM
Distance: 16km
Duration: 5 hours (estimate because it depends on the pace of the group)
Difficulty: 3 (moderate)
It is advisable to take:
Water (1.5l); Lunch; Clothing and footwear suitable for the activity.
What's included:
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Field guide
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Personal Accident Insurance
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Civil Liability Insurance
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Not included:
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Transportation to the meeting point
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Everything else not described as included
Difficulty
Hit the Trails hikes are classified according to a combination of different factors, such as distance, duration, slope, and terrain. Therefore, we divide the difficulty level from 1 to 5, with 1 being the easiest and 5 being the most difficult. It is also worth noting that the difficulty varies from person to person, as it depends on your physical condition and hiking experience.
Level 1 - Tour
This is the lowest level on our scale and, at the same time, the easiest. It's an activity for everyone, children at least 6 years old, and is short in duration and distance. If you're just starting out and want to try it, this is the one for you.
Level 2 - Stretch your legs
This is a moderate level hike, with a distance of up to 10km, up to 3 hours long and with little incline. It can also be practiced by beginners and children over 10 years old who are used to hiking.
Level 3 - The trail is calling!
Here, it's recommended that you already have some experience hiking, distances between 10 and 15 km, lasting 3 to 5 hours or with slopes that make you sweat.
Level 4 - Is there still a long way to go?
The challenge here requires experience and good physical fitness. Between 15 and 20 km, lasting between 4 and 7 hours, or with seemingly endless inclines. The feeling of accomplishment at the end of one of these is always great!
Level 5 - Why didn't I stay on the couch?!!
Over 20 km, endless duration, or slopes that make you wonder if you're in the Himalayas. We ask that you have plenty of experience, excellent physical fitness, and patience!