Corte de Ouro

The route begins next to the old elementary school in Corte de Ouro, takes the path to the right, after entering the village, which descends into the valley, heading south. This path joins a wider one and reaches the paved road leading to Aldeia Nova. You’ll reach a trail leading to the Pé Corso ravine, then arrive at the Pé Corso Spring and the intersection with Link 6 of the Via Algarviana. From this point, turn right and head south along a path that follows a stream, staying on the main path, until you reach a junction marked for the Anta de Beringel. A little further on, the route diverges from the trail that turns left and continues straight ahead, heading toward the Corte stream; follow its left bank, crossing it 50 meters further upstream.Immediately after crossing the stream, you’ll come to a steep incline leading to a junction; take the left fork. From this point to the Eira da Palha triangulation point, the trail runs through a eucalyptus forest. Once you reach the triangulation point, located at 475 meters, you’ll have a beautiful view of the surrounding region; 50 meters later, the trail reverses direction, turning left. It passes by an abandoned building and continues along a ridge that ends at Vale das Hortas. From here, the trail intersects the PR7 LLE-TVR—the Vale das Hortas Trail. On this hill, follow the main access road to Corte de Ouro, a wide dirt road. You’ll cross the Ribeira da Corte again via a footbridge; 200 meters further on, you’ll find a sign on the right pointing to Azenha do Pizão. Returning to the main road, you’ll reach the paved road connecting Corte de Ouro to Corte João Marques. At this point, turn right, and after about 250 meters, in a river valley, turn left onto an uphill dirt path that winds through a forest of Portuguese oaks. At the top, turn left, and from there to Corte de Ouro, you’ll pass by several farm fields, pastures, and, as you approach the village, past two ruined windmills.