Pilgrimage Trail

This route is known as the “Pilgrimage Trail” because it is the path taken each year by the procession in honor of Nossa Senhora do Salto, on the first Sunday in May. It is a linear route that connects the Chapel of Nossa Senhora do Salto with the Parish Church of Aguiar de Sousa, in Senande. This route along the mid-slope of the Facho mountain range allows hikers to observe mining activities, the local geology, and the built heritage. In the distance, you can see the peaks of the surrounding mountains and the tower of the Castle of Aguiar de Sousa. The connection with nature is exceptional, with the opportunity to observe crag martins and peregrine falcons that nest on the cliffs of Salto.