Trail of Figures

Trail of Figures

place Car park in front of the Cultural Center of Barão de São João
6.00 km
Min 4   Max 40
Minimum Age 18
Target Audience: Adults

Guides: Américo Sequeira / Patrícia Parreira
 
November 09 2025
From 09:00 to 12:00

A circular route, signposted, through the Barão de João National Forest, passing by iconic sites such as the ‘Passeio das Figuras’ (Promenade of Figures).

» Important information: A guide will accompany the first participants and it will not be permitted to overtake this guide. The second guide will accompany the last participant.

Participants may do a second lap at their own pace, but must inform the first guide of their intention.

»Technical information:

  • Starting altitude: 93 m
  • Minimum altitude: 68 m
  • Maximum altitude: 173 m
  • Cumulative elevation gain: 293 m
  • Farthest point from the starting point: 1,200 m


» Degree of difficulty:

  • No difficulty for those accustomed to trail running.
  • Moderate for those accustomed to trail walking.
  • Very difficult for those who have never done trail running, even if accustomed to walking/running.

 

How to get there

 

By car: Arriving at Lagos city, at the roundabout of the Municipal Stadium, follow towards Bensafrim. At the exit of Portelas, take the EM 531 to the left, in the direction of Barão de São João, passing by the site of Monte Judeu. Continue straight ahead, towards Barão de S. João, and after entering the village of Barão de São João you must follow the signs that indicate the National Forest. The Cultural Center is located just before the forest entrance, on the left side and the car park on the right.

Partner

Câmara Municipal de Lagos

Câmara Municipal de Lagos