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Serra de Guara, the Hidden Paradise

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Serra de Guara, the Hidden Paradise


Condições Gerais

The present program/online catalog is the informative document in which the current general conditions are included. They constitute, in the absence of a separate document, the travel contract.
 
The information is binding for the agency, except for some of the present conditions: 
  • If the changes in the following conditions have been clearly communicated in writing to the client before the conclusion of the contract and they are properly provided for in the program;

  • Any changes subsequent to the conclusion of the contract are subject to prior agreement of both the agency and the client, except as provided in the "impossibility of comply" clause.

These general conditions comply with the provisions of Decree-Law 61/2011 of May 6th, as amended by Decree-Law 199/2012 of August 24th.

The general conditions, which refer to an organized trip described in this program, along with the specific conditions provided to the client in the travel documentation at the time of booking, constitute the travel contract that binds the agency and the client.


1. ORGANIZATION

The technical organization and sale of the activities included on this website are the responsibility of Papa-Léguas, a travel and tourism agency, with home office at Rua Manuel Assunção Mestre, nº22,  7780-199 Castro Verde, registered in the Commercial Registry Office of Lisbon with Taxpayer Identification Number 504163590. It has a share capital of €99,759.60 (ninety-nine thousand, seven hundred and fifty-nine euros and sixty cents). Papa-Léguas is also registered with the National Registry of Travel Agents and Tourism Operators (RNAVT) nº2275 and the National Registry of Tourist Animation Agents (RNAT) nº67/2014.

2. REGISTRATIONS

At the time of registration the client must deposit 30% of the service price, paying the remaining 70% up to 21 days before the service begins. If the registration takes place 21 days or less before the service begins, the total price of the service must be paid at the time of registration. Papa-Léguas, Agência de Viagens e Turismo Lda. reserves the right to cancel any booking that has not been paid for under the conditions mentioned above. Reservations are subject to the obtaining of a confirmation from suppliers for all services.

The prices of tours are presented per person and based on the occupation in a room shared by two people. The organizing agency will group clients who sign up individually for the same tour in pairs, by gender, and in chronological order of registration. Clients who are singled out must pay the respective individual supplement, when required by the service provider.

INFORMATION UNDER LAW N.º 144/2015 OF SEPTEMBER 8:

According to Law No. 144/2015 of September 8th, we inform that the customer may resort to the following Alternative Consumer Dispute Resolution Entities:

           i) Customer Authority of Travel and Tourism Agencies at provedorapavt.com;

          ii) Arbitration Commission of Tourism in Portugal at turismodeportugal.pt;

         iii) Or any of the entities indicated in the list provided by the Directorate-General for Consumer Affairs at http://www.consumidor.pt, which we recommend consulting. 

3. COMPLAINTS

Complaints will only be considered if submitted in writing to the agency within a maximum period of 30 days after the completion of the services.

In the event of a complaint regarding non-compliance with contracted services, the customer may activate the Travel and Tourism Guarantee Fund provided for in DL 61/2011 of May 6, in its current wording, by submitting the respective complaint:

i) To the Customer Authority, as Papa-Léguas, Travel and Tourism Agency Ltd., is a member of the Customer Ombudsman for Travel and Tourism Agencies at www.provedorapavt.com. To benefit from this service, you must submit your written complaint within 20 business days after the end of the trip. Agencies are bound to comply promptly with any decisions issued by this entity.

ii) To Tourism of Portugal I.P. at www.turismodeportugal.pt within 30 days after: (i) the end of the trip; (ii) the cancellation of the trip attributable to the agency; (iii) the date of knowledge of the impossibility of its realization due to the agency; (iv) the closure of the establishment.

iii) To any of the entities listed on the website of the General Directorate for Consumer Affairs at http://www.consumidor.pt.

4. LUGGAGE

1) The agency is responsible for the luggage in the legal terms;

2) The Client has the obligation to complain to the service provider at the moment of subtraction, deterioration or destruction of luggage.

3) In international transport, if the luggage is damaged, the complaint must be made in writing to the carrier immediately after the damage is verified, and no later than 7 days after delivery. If the luggage is merely late in delivery, the claim must be made within 21 days from the date of delivery.

4) The presentation of such a claim will be an essential basis for Papa-Léguas, Agência de Viagens e Turismo Lda. to hold responsible the entity providing the service.

5. LIMITS

The responsibility of the agency will be limited to the maximum amount that can be demanded from the service providers, in accordance with the Montreal Convention of May 28, 1999, on International Air Transport, and the Bern Convention of 1961, on Rail Transport.

Regarding maritime transport, the liability of travel agencies, concerning their clients, for the provision of transport services or accommodation, when applicable, by maritime transport companies, in the event of damages resulting from their willful misconduct or negligence, will be limited to the following amounts:

a) € 441,436, in case of death or physical injury;

b) € 7,881, in case of total or partial loss of baggage or its damage;

c) € 31,424, in case of loss of a motor vehicle, including the baggage contained therein;

d) € 10,375, in case of loss of baggage, whether accompanied or not, contained in a motor vehicle;

e) € 1,097, for damages to baggage resulting from the damage to the motor vehicle.

Where applicable, the liability of travel agencies and tourism for the deterioration, destruction, and theft of baggage or other items in tourist accommodation establishments, while the client is staying there, is limited as follows:

a) € 1,397, in total;

b) € 449 per item;

c) The value declared by the client regarding the items deposited under the custody of the tourist accommodation establishment.

The agency's liability for non-bodily damages may be contractually limited to an amount corresponding to five times the price of the service sold.

6. RESERVATION EXPENSES

For each reservation the following will be charged:

Reservation Expenses:

  • Portugal: 15€ (fifteen euros);
  • Remaining Countries: 30€ (thirty euros).

Alteration Expenses:

For each alteration (names, dates, type of apartment or room, travel, etc) : 50€ (fifty euros). Please note that the acceptance of such changes depends on the acceptance by the respective suppliers.

7. DOCUMENTATION

The client must have their personal or family documentation in good order (identity card, military documentation, authorization for minors, visas, vaccination certificates, and any other documents that may be required). The agency disclaims any responsibility for visa refusal or the client's denial of entry into a foreign country. The client is solely responsible for any costs incurred as a result of such a situation.

Travel in European Union: 

  • Clients (regardless of age) traveling within the European Union must possess the respective civil identification document (passport; ID card, Citizen Card).
  • To receive medical assistance, they must carry the corresponding European Health Insurance Card.
  • Nationals of non-EU countries should consult specific information regarding the necessary documentation for travel with the embassies/consulates of their countries of origin.

Travel outside the European Union:

  • Clients (regardless of age) traveling within the European Union must possess the respective civil identification document (passport) as well as a visa, if necessary (get this information from the agency at the time of booking);
  • Nationals of non-EU countries should consult specific information regarding the necessary documentation for travel from the embassies/consulates of their countries of origin.
8. CHANGES

If the travel suppliers involved allow it, whenever a customer who is registered for a particular trip wishes to change their registration to another trip or the same trip with a different departure date, or any other changes, they must pay a fee as alteration expenses. However, if the change takes place 21 days or less before the departure date of the trip for which the customer is registered, or if the service providers do not accept the change, the customer will be subject to the expenses and charges specified under the “cancellation (termination)” section.

Once the trip has started, if a request is made to change the contracted services for reasons not related to the agency (e.g., extending the number of nights of stay, changing the flight), the prices of the touristic services may not correspond to those published on the website that prompted the contract.

9. ASSIGNMENT OF REGISTRATION (CONTRACT POSITION)

The customer may transfer their registration by being replaced by another person who meets all the required conditions for the trip, provided that they inform the selling agency at least seven days in advance and such transfer is possible under the applicable air transport regulations. In the case of cruises and air travel, the prescribed period will be fifteen days in advance.

The transfer of the registration makes both the transferor and the transferee jointly responsible for the payment of the trip price and any additional charges incurred.

 

10. ALTERATIONS

Whenever there are external reasons that justify it, the organizing agency may change the order of the itineraries, modify the departure times, or substitute any of the planned hotels with others of similar category and location. The agency must inform the client of such changes as soon as they become aware of them.

11. CANCELLATION OF THE PROGRAM BY THE AGENCY

When the tour is dependent on a minimum number of participants the Agency reserves the right to cancel the organized tour if the number of participants reached is less than the minimum. In such cases, the Client will be informed in writing of the cancellation within 15 (fifteen) days.

12. PRICE CHANGES

The prices in the program are based on the costs of services and exchange rates in effect on the date of printing of the program, and are therefore subject to change resulting from variations in the cost of transportation or fuel, duties, taxes, fees, and exchange rate fluctuations up to 20 days prior to the date of departure.

13. REFUNDS

Once the tour has begun, no refund is due for services not used by the client due to unforeseeable circumstances or for reasons attributable to the client, except for refunds by the respective suppliers. Failure to provide services foreseen in the travel program for reasons attributable to the organizing agency and if it is not possible to replace them with equivalent ones, entitles the client receive a refund for the price difference between the originally anticipated services and the services actually provided.

 

 

14. IMPOSSIBILITY OF COMPLIANCE

If, prior to the start of the journey and due to circumstances beyond the control of the organizing agency, it becomes unable to fulfill any essential service included in the travel program, the client has the right to cancel the trip and immediately receive a refund of all amounts paid, or alternatively, accept a modification and possible price variation.

If the aforementioned circumstances beyond the control of the organizing agency result in the cancellation of the trip, the client may choose to participate in another organized trip of equivalent price. If the proposed replacement organized trip is of a lower price, the client will be refunded the price difference accordingly.

15. WITHDRAWAL (TERMINATION)

The client or their companions are free to cancel the trip at any time.

i) Such cancellation implies that the client is responsible for the payment of all charges arising from the beginning of the fulfillment of the contract and their withdrawal, as well as a percentage that can go up to 15% of the price of the trip.

ii) If applicable, the client will be refunded the difference between the amount paid and the aforementioned amounts.

iii) The cancellation of travel services/organized trips whose reservation has been made using the voucher issued under Decree-Law No. 17/2020 of April 23rd is subject to a cancellation fee equal to the price of the service, in order to prevent simulated or fraudulent reservations made solely with the intention of anticipating the receipt of the voucher-entitled values.

16. CANCELLATION

If for reasons not attributable to the client, the agency has to cancel the organized tour before the departure date, the client can choose to:

i) Being immediately refunded all amounts paid;

ii) Optionally, choose to participate in another organized tour and be refunded for any difference in price.

17. RESPONSABILITY

The liability of the travel agency organizing the trips included in this program and arising from the assumed obligations is covered by a civil liability insurance policy with Fidelidade Insurance Company, under policy number 9257343, for an amount of 75,000€ (Seventy-five thousand euros), in accordance with the applicable legislation.

18. VAT

The prices mentioned in this program already include the Value Added Tax at the current rate of 23%

19. VALIDITY

This program is valid from 01/01/2022 to 12/31/2022

20. NOTES
  • The remaining special conditions will be included on the page of each destination and trip - in the particular conditions - and they are part of the travel contract.
  • These general conditions may be supplemented by any other specific conditions agreed upon by the agency and the client.
  • The program prices are based on the average exchange rate of the dollar, so any significant deviation from this currency may result in a revision of the travel prices, as stated in the "price alteration" clause.
  • Due to constant fluctuations in fuel prices, there may be changes to the fuel surcharge included in the price, as stated in the "price alteration" clause.
  • The hotel categories presented in this brochure comply with the quality standards of the host country. However, they may be replaced by similar ones if, due to reasons beyond the agency's control, it is not possible to maintain or confirm the existing reservation. The agency will promptly inform the client once they become aware of such situations.
21. GENERAL INFORMATION

Arrival or departure times:

Departure and arrival times are stated in the local time of the respective country of destination and according to respective airline schedules at the time of printing this program, and may therefore be subject to change.

Hotels / Apartments:

Apartments - In case the accommodation is contracted in apartments, the client is responsible for informing the number of people that will occupy the apartment. If there are more people than booked, the apartments may refuse admittance.

Hotels - The prices shown are per person and are based on double occupancy. Not all hotels have triple rooms and usually an extra bed is placed in the room, which may not be of equal quality. In rooms equipped with two beds or a double bed, the triple may consist only of those beds.

The list of hotels and apartments in the program is indicative, as is their category, which is based on local criteria and classifications that are sometimes different from those used in Portugal.

Meals:

Unless otherwise indicated, the prices shown for the Half Board and Full Board supplements do not include drinks.

On arrivals at the hotel after 7PM the first meal service will be breakfast the next day, on the last day and except for the possibility of late check-out, the last service of the hotel will be breakfast.

Check-in and check-out times:

The check-in and check-out times on the first and last day, will be defined according to the first and last service. As a rule, without binding character, the rooms can be used from 2PM on the day of arrival and should be left free by noon (12PM) on the day of departure.

In the apartments, the entry takes place generally at 5PM on the day of arrival and must be left free by 10AM on the day of departure.

Special conditions for children:

Given the conditions applied for children (destination and provider) it is recommended to always question the special conditions that may apply to the tour in question.

Insurande:

The agency offers the sale of insurance that can be purchased depending on the tour to guarantee assistance situations and cancellation expenses.

The maximum age limit, for the insurance, is 75 years-old.

22. DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY POLICY

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Details of viagem
  • Conforto
  • Dificuldade
  • Duração 7 dias
  • Inscrições 4 - 10 people
  • Idade 17 - 65
  • Tipo de viagem Nature, Trekking
  • Destinos Spain
  • Alojamento Apart-hotel

Hidden between the plateaus of Zaragoza and the mountain range of the Pyrenees, stands the Sierra de Guara, in the pre-Pyrenees of Aragon. A mountain range marked by karst landscapes of surprising beauty which have been the secret destination of choice for climbers and canyoners for decades.

Starting from the small village of Rodellar, right in the heart of the Sierra de Guara, we will explore this unique region. By land, walking steep and impressive trails, and also by water, descending two of the most beautiful and challenging canyons of Guara. In addition, we will have the opportunity to experience verticality through the via ferrata.

A multi-activity trip that will surely awaken all the senses and provide unique and unforgettable experiences.

Why this viagem is a must?
  • Trekking of the real Mascun in a karst landscape of unique beauty;
  • Descend two of the best canyons in Serra de Guara;
  • Espóleon de la Virgen Via ferrata ;
  • Ascension to Torzal de Guara and the highest points of Serra de Guara.

Included

  • Guided by a Papa-Léguas' Portuguese tour leader;
  • 3 days of trekking in Sierra de Guara;
  • 7 nights in aparthotel, double room;
  • 2 days of canyoning and all the equipment necessary for the activity;
  • Canyoning guide;
  • 1 Via ferrata and all the necessary equipment for the activity;
  • Meals: 2 dinners
  • Travel insurance and assistance.

Excluded

  • Transport to and from Rodellar;
  • Meals not described as included in the itinerary;
  • All personal extras;
  • Any entrance in monuments or museums that is not in the itinerary description;
  • All optional visits and activities;
  • Any type of gratuity;
  • Any item not mentioned as included.
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Itinerary

Dia 1 Arrival in Rodellar, a small village in the heart of Serra de Guara

Check-in at our basecamp for the whole week in Valle de Rodellar from 6 pm.

Dinner and briefing with the Papa-Léguas guide.

Alojamento: Apart-hotelRefeições: Jantar
Conforto: Dificuldade:

Dia 2 Trekking Real Máscun (11,1 miles)

Breakfast at the accommodation and start of our firstt trekking that will take us through this unique landscape. We enter the karst canyon of the Máscun River, flanked by limestone cathedrals where climbers from all over the world come to challenge themselves, then climb to the Máscun viewpoint in the company of the vultures that live here, and we arrive at the abandoned village of Otín.

We make our way back to Rodellar through the iconic Saltador de las Lañas and the edge of Peña Picarda.

Arrival in Rodellar for a refreshing drink at Refugio Kalandraka.

Extension: Aprox. 11,1 miles.
Type: Circular in a summit environment, river, medium Mediterranean mountain;
Trail: Paths of beaten dirt and stone;
Accumulated slope: 750 D+; 750 D-
Max. altitude: 1169 m.
Min. altitude: 750 m.
Duration: 7 hours (without stops).

Alojamento: Apart-hotelRefeições: X
Conforto: Dificuldade:

Dia 3 Canyoning Vero river (6h)

After breakfast at the accommodation we head to Alquezar where we will meet with the Barrancos Guide Miguel Catita, try on the equipment and start the trekking that will take us to the beginning of the Vero River.

After putting on the neoprene and receiving the briefing we continue down this river of crystal blue waters. This canyoning initiation ravine, initially open and vast, gradually "fits" and tapers providing three zones of "chaos", the most sporty and fun part of the river. After a break to recharge our batteries and eat, we continue to the 2nd part of the river that will take us back to Alquezar where this water adventure ends.

Return to Rodellar for dinner and rest.

Length: about 3,7 miles.
Type: Linear in a river environment;
Path:Access trail to the canyoning on beaten earth and with equipped steps;
Accumulated gradient: 0 D+; 250 D-
Duration: 5 hours
Accommodation: Apart Hotel | Meals: - | Level of difficulty: 2 | Level of comfort: 2/3

Alojamento: Apart-hotelRefeições: X
Conforto: Dificuldade:

Dia 4 Via ferrata Espóleon de la Virgén and the small mascun

We will start our day with a hike approaching the Espoléon de la Virgen via ferrata. After the guide's briefing we will begin this vertical ascent to the top and the views of Ermita de la virgén. We will return to the valley through the Barranco de Lá Virgen and now we will make the descent of Máscun through boulders and challenging routes until we reach the Roman bridge of Pedruel where we end our day bathed by the waters of the river Alcanadre.

At sunset, we returned to our accommodation.

Extension: Aprox.6,2 miles.
Type: Circular in mountain, river environment;
Trail: Dirt and stone tracks, equipped steps, dry canyoning
Accumulated slope: 500 D+; 500 D-
Max. altitude: 854 m.
Min. altitude: 650 m.
Duration: 6 hours.

Alojamento: Apart-hotelRefeições: X
Conforto: Dificuldade:

Dia 5 Canyoning Peonera river (6h)

After breakfast at the accomodation, we will head to the parking lot where we'll meet the Barrancos Guide Miguel Catita, try out the equipment and start the trek (about 1 hour) that will take us to the beginning of the Lower Peonera.

We put on the indispensable neoprene, receive the briefing and continue along this crystalline blue waters river. The Peonera river has a much more fitted and sporty character than the Vero, providing a large number of jumps (all comforts), natural tubes, lunchboxes and some strokes in “no feet” places. In the middle of the day, we reach a more open part of the river where we will take a short break for lunch. We head for the second part of the river that will take us to Salto de Bierge, where this aquatic adventure ends.

Return to Rodellar to have dinner and rest.

Length: about 4,5 miles.
Type: Linear in river environment;
Trail: access path to canyoning on dirt and with equipped steps;
Accumulated slope: 0 D+; 500 D-
Duration: 6 hours.

Alojamento: Apart-hotelRefeições: X
Conforto: Dificuldade:

Dia 6 Torzal de Guara Ascension (12,5 miles)

For our last day, we look forward to climbing Torzal de Guara, the highest point in the Sierra de Guara (2078 m). We will start our journey on the west face, making a peak and heading in a west-east direction, crossing the entire mountain range to the village of Pedruel, where we will end our last day of trekking.

Length: about 12,4 miles.
Type: Linear in mid-mountain environment;
Trail: Tracks in dirt and stone.
Accumulated slope: 800 D+; 800 D-
Max. altitude: 1200 m.
Min. altitude: 550 m.
Duration: 6 hours.

Alojamento: Apart-hotelRefeições: Jantar
Conforto: Dificuldade:

Dia 7 Free day and return to the city of origin.

After breakfast at the accomodation and before saying goodbye, we have the opportunity to join Manolo in his weekly ritual that has been taking place in this mountain for several years and feed the vultures. A rare opportunity to get up close and personal with these mysterious and powerful beings.

Alojamento: XRefeições: X
Conforto: Dificuldade:

FAQs

Is this trip for me?

This is a trip for those who want a vacation with many different activities and want to experience cayoning and vias ferratas in an idyllic location. It is a challenging, intense and adventurous trip, with each day offering very different experiences and sensations.

Who will guide this trip?

Filipe Alves will be your main guide on this trip. In the canyoning component the main guide will be Miguel Catita.

What kind of accommodation do I stay in during this trip?

We stayed in an Apart-hotel in Rodellar. This means that it is an apartment, with two bedrooms, living room with kitchenette and a shared bathroom.

What kind of transportation do we use on this trip?

We used a private mini bus for two of the exits.

Are arrival and departure transfers included?

No. The program starts in Rodellar and transportation is the responsibility of the travelers.

Where do I meet the group?

In Rodellar accommodation or travelers can organize and share rides.

If I sign up alone, do I have to pay an individual supplement?

There is no individual supplement on this trip.

How much money should I bring for my personal expenses?

It is estimated that you will spend about 25 Eur per day for meals.

Is insurance included in the land program?

A resposta é sim, está incluído. A exceção é para viajantes que não partam de solo nacional, sejam ou não titulares de nacionalidade portuguesa. O seguro incluído não cobre Covid-19 mas pode acionar um seguro opcional sugerido pela Papa-Léguas que cobre Covid-19. Para obteres mais informações sobre as apólices disponíveis, consulta a nossa página sobre seguros de viagem

What documentation do I need to go on this trip?

The citizen's card and we recommend the European health insurance card.

What equipment is essential for this trip?

A good hiking backpack; well-tested and comfortable trekking shoes/boots.

Can I take hard-sided suitcases for this trip?

Yes, for everyday use you will need a hiking backpack, about 30L.

Is there internet connection or wifi throughout the trip?

Yes, there is.

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