international appalachian trail in portugal (oleiros, naturtejo geopark)
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Portuguese International Appalachian Trailin the Naturtejo Global Geopark
2015
‐ diversification of the tourist offer in the Naturtejo Geopark
‐ under the project of the organization touristic product of Oleiros ‐ the Mountain Route of Oleiros
‐ improves the value of the Serra do Muradal
‐ enrichment of the geological, biological, landscape,archaeological and cultural heritage of Serra do Muradal andthe surrounding villages
International Appalachian Trail
Pangea
Pangea designationSupercontinent formed about 250 million years ago, which gave rise to the "Appalachian” reliefs
The Appalachian mountains wereformed by the collision ofcontinents that composed thePangea
Appalachian Mountains
The Appalachian Mountainrange extends from AlabamaState up to Quebec in Canada
Appalachian Trail is a walking path withabout 3500 km that crosses along US It is visited annually by 4 million people
It is known as "the longest continuous trail of human footprints in the world"
International Appalachian Trail
International Appalachian Trail
IAT connects people and places
IAT is a successful Geotourism strategy
The concept began to expand into Canada, Greenland, Iceland, the British Isles, Portugal, Spain, France and Morocco
International Appalachian Trail
Grand Randonee Muradal‐Pangea
Connection of a Portuguese pedestrian trail to an
international network, trans‐continental footpaths under the prestigious brand “International
Appalachian Trail”
Grand Randonee Muradal‐PangeaInternational Appalachian Trail
Promotion of the region at an international level, in
association with the American brand "Appalachian Trail"
Grand Randonee Muradal‐PangeaInternational Appalachian Trail
It is a circuit with approximately 37km, which has four beginning and/or arrival alternative points, right in the centre of Mountain villages of Estreito, SarnadasS. Simão, Vilar Barroco and Orvalho.
Muradal Mountain
To the entrance of the IAT in the Iberian Peninsula, the NaturtejoGeopark was considered under great influence of the Central Cordilleraand within this, in its mountain area par excellence, in Oleiros.
Themes: Quartzite
Themes: Appalachian reliefs
Themes: Traces of life evolution recorded in the rocks
Themes: The ecology of the mountain adapted to the microenvironments of the quartzite rock
Themes: The human occupation with prehistoric shelters and old mines
Geosites
‐ Integration of 6 geosites from Naturtejo Global
Geopark
‐ Proper interpretation
Geosites
‐ Geosites with scientific, educational and touristic value
‐ IAT contribute positively for geoconservation
Historical and Cultural Heritage
To promote the traditional architecture and cultural heritage of the villages under the influence of the
Mountain
Signage
Use of official approved Portuguesesigns (from the Portuguese Federationof Camping and Mountaineering)
Use of the authorized signs of the IAT
Use of the marks according to thenorms of the Portuguese CyclingFederation
Signage
Signs and panels are made in treated materials resistant to
erosive agents, UV and vandalism
Works
‐ Land clearing‐ Recovery of existing pathways‐ Opening of new trails‐ Cleaning of trails‐ Signage‐ Information and Interpretation points‐ Building bridges and stairs
Equipment for Adventure SportsClimbing School “Zebro”
‐ 15 routes‐ Climbing type: technical plates with fissures and reglettes
‐ Expands the range of potential users
Equipment for Adventure SportsVia Ferrata “Walk on the Ordovician Ocean”
‐ 150 m
Coming across the vertical cliffs reveals a unique sensation ofdiving into the deep time and crawling on the dimensions of a vastspace, once the ocean and now the vertigo
Local Participation
Project with the participation ofvarious local entities,reinforcing the sense of identityand belonging
Local partnerships contribute to the effective implementation of the route on the ground and its management and maintenance
in the future: Oleiros Municipality, Naturtejo Geopark,
Village Councils and Local Associations
Community evolvement
Access to the IAT from the various villages
Community Reunions on the Trail
Shared responsibilities about the Trail
Articulation with other projects
Connection with the Walking Trail “GeoRota do Orvalho”
Proximity with the Walking Trail “Trilhos do Estreito”
Integration in the “Mountains Route” driving tour
Promotion in the Lisbon International Tourism Fair
Launch of the IAT
March 2015
TransPangea ‐ The CrossroadsUltramarathon
Self‐supported Race
Endurance
1000 km in 4 stages in IAT
265 km in Portugal
www.naturtejo.com
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