A course accessible to all the people. It follows the “Simão” River and the “Ferreira” River. Its small distance and its low altimetry are prone to the initiation in Trail Running by all. The course runs along the banks of the “Simão” River to the “Azenha” locality. In the “Cuco” (Cuckoo) Mills it finds the “Ferreira” River and runs along its bank until it reaches “Couce” - a charismatic “Aldeia de Portugal” (a Portuguese certification for typical rural villages), where it crosses the alleys between typical houses built with vestiges an intense Roman mining and oak trees full of biodiversity. The return runs by the left bank of the river by the so-called “Caminho dos Pescadores” (path of the Fishermen), with great proximity of the river and in the limit of flood, until the impressive “Fragas do Castelo” (Castle Cliffs). Shortly after, a beautiful bridge crosses the “Ferreira” River to climb to the highest point of the course. The next descent takes the practitioner again to the “Cuco” Mills with the return by the same path of the beginning of the route.

An initiation course to Trail Running with some difficulty given the slope of some sections. The climb to the “Santa Justa” Chapel and to the highest and panoramic points of the mountains allows one to observe some of the most impressive views of “Valongo” over Porto and its neighboring towns. It also allows to contemplate the splendor of the “Couce” Valley before descending until near the Ferreira River. A new ascent up the slope takes the practitioner to a new panoramic place over the valley where he can observe the meandering of the “Ferreira” River with the village of “Couce” in the background. A more abrupt descent leads the route back to the “Simão” River returning by its margin.

A course of medium difficulty that runs through some of the most emblematic places of the “Santa Justa” and “Pias” Mountains. Composed by several single tracks and emblematic climbs, this course is a relevant challenge for Trail Runners. Its route intersects twice with the “Ponte de Couce” (the bridge at Couce) over the Ferreira River in lowest part of the route. Most of its course is included in the Paleozoic Park – a notable value for its geological importance.. It also includes two “race segments” where the practitioner can test its performance. Worthy of note is the “Santa Justa” Elevator climb (race segment) known by many by its toughness. The ascent to the “Pias” Mountain’s summit is also special by its difficulty and as it goes through some very beautiful places.

A course of great difficulty by its distance and where one may cross some of the most emblematic trails of Valongo. It crosses 4 villages of “Valongo” and a considerable area of its territory and brings closer the practice of Trail Running between the “Santa Justa” and “Pias” Mountains and the “Quintarei” Mountains. For its panoramic views and the places that it crosses it is a great way to get to know the long valley that gives the name to Valongo (that phonetically resembles “long valley” in Portuguese and is the reason for its name). It crosses a small part of the village of “Campo” and the city of “Valongo” in two different moments, allowing the practitioner to have some support in food reinforcement, hydration or even external support. Taking into account the distance and the cumulative elevation gain, it is recommended only to people with good physical preparation and with experience in completing intermediate distances with ease.