Trilho de Vidago - Arcossó

The short “Vidago–Arcossó Trail” is a linear hiking route. It begins next to the information sign located on the left bank of the Tâmega River and ends next to the information sign on the right bank of the river, at a spot known as Praia de Vidago.

The trail heads toward the town of Vidago, passing through the village of Arcossó, where the Church of Church of São Tomé and the Main Church, and from where you can enjoy spectacular views over the town of Vidago and the Tâmega River valley.

You enter Vidago by walking along a section of the old “Linha do Corgo” railroad line, and the trail continues through the town, passing by the João Vieira House Museum and the grounds of the Alto do Côto Shrine, where there is a bell tower with a clock and the chapel where D. Eugénia Montalvão, benefactor of the people, known as Santa Eugénia.

Leaving Vidago, the trail heads toward Vilarinho das Paranheiras, passing by the Mother Church.
The information panel marking the end of this short route, located on the right bank of the Tâmega River, is reached after a walk of about 250 meters along the old Corgo railroad line, and by crossing the Tâmega via a set of stepping stones placed in its bed.

The route can be taken at any time of year, though precautions should be taken in the summer due to high temperatures and in the winter due to low temperatures and the possibility of fog and snowfall.