About us
Looking for a refreshing way to start your day? Join us once a week for a morning walk in Monsanto park to enjoy some fresh air and scenic views right in the middle of the city. Our goal is to come together for a peaceful and calming walk that will set a positive tone for the rest of our day, maybe even clear our minds and reduce some stress!
This club encourages community and making new connections, but also welcomes quiet, introspective walks together. Each walk will be kept small to support a comfortable, familiar atmosphere.
Each route will be circular and take approximately 1 hour.
These walks are inclusive: All fitness levels, ages, genders, and nationalities are welcome, including (well-behaved) furry friends. Our pace will be set by the slowest walker.
Out of respect to the group and nature, please be prepared to stow your phone and keep it on silent for the duration of the walk.
All of the Monsanto Morning Walks are, and will always be, free! If you would like to contribute to the costs of running the group on Meetup, feel free to donate whatever feels right for you on any walk you join.
See you in the park!
Upcoming events
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Morning walk #46: Ajuda to Monsanto
Ajuda, Lisboa, PTJoin us for another circular walk in Monsanto!
Let's explore the southern section of the park, starting and ending our walk in front of the Ajuda sports complex. The path will lead us around the Pedreira dos Catos and to both the Miradouro do Moinho do Penedo and the Miradouro Keil do Amaral for some nice views over the river. This is a moderate route with a couple of short inclines.
If your schedule allows, feel free to join the group for a well-deserved snack and coffee after the walk!
The group size for this walk is intentionally small to support a comfortable, familiar atmosphere. If you have secured a place but are unable to attend, please update your RSVP at least 24 hours in advance so that someone else may walk with us.
If you are running late, please send the guide a personal message and we will do our best to wait for you. Otherwise, we will begin walking at 08:35 latest to respect everyone's time.
Distance and duration
This circular route is roughly 5.6 km and should take approximately 90 minutes to complete.Meeting / ending point
We will start walking from the parking lot in front of the Complexo Desportivo da Ajuda. We typically wait by the sign for "Monsanto Café" at the entrance to the parking lot - NOT inside the café itself.🚗: Free street parking
🚌: Several bus lines will drop you on the main street in front of the sports complexWhat to bring:
- Comfortable walking shoes
- At least 0.5L of water
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Sunscreen/hat
Out of respect to the group and nature, please be prepared to stow your phone and keep it on silent for the duration of the walk.
Important notes:
- The walk will take place even if there is a chance of light rain - bring your rain jacket!
- If the trails are compromised due to long periods of rain leading up to the date, and/or the forecast calls for lightning or heavy rain, I will cancel the walk before midnight the night before.
All of the Monsanto Morning Walks are, and will always be, free! If you would like to contribute to the costs of running the group on Meetup, feel free to donate whatever feels right for you on any walk you join. All contributions will go directly toward creating more events.
See you in the park!
Monsanto Morning Walks is not liable for any damage or injury incurred during this event. Please evaluate your own physical state (illness, injuries, etc.) and participate at your own risk.
7 attendees
Morning walk #47: Calhau - Parque da Pedra - Encosta da Serafina
Estacionamento Parque do Calhau, Lisbon, PTJoin us for another circular walk through Monsanto!
We will start from the Parque do Calhau and head around the Serafina hill. to pass by the Moinho das 3 Cruzes as well as the geo-monument at the Parque da Pedra.
Distance and duration
This circular route is 3.1km and should take approximately 60 minutes to complete.The group size for this walk is intentionally small to support a comfortable, familiar atmosphere. If you have secured a place but are unable to attend, please update your RSVP at least 24 hours in advance.
If you are running late, please send the guides a personal message and we will do our best to wait for you. Otherwise, we will begin walking at 08:35 latest to respect everyone's time.
Meeting / ending point
Parking lot "Parque do Calhau"🚗: Free parking
🚌:The 770 bus from Sete Rios station will drop you directly at the parking lotWhat to bring:
- Comfortable walking shoes
- At least 0.5L of water
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Sunscreen/hat
Out of respect to the group and nature, please be prepared to stow your phone and keep it on silent for the duration of the walk.
Important notes:
- The walk will take place even if there is a chance of light rain - bring your rain jacket!
- If the trails are compromised due to long periods of rain leading up to the date, and/or the forecast calls for lightning or heavy rain, I will cancel the walk before midnight the night before.
All Monsanto Morning Walks are, and will always be, free! If you would like to contribute to the costs of running the group on Meetup, feel free to donate whatever feels right for you on any walk you join. All contributions will go directly toward creating more events.
See you in the park!
Monsanto Morning Walks is not liable for any damage or injury incurred during this event. Please evaluate your own physical state (illness, injuries, etc.) and participate at your own risk.
5 attendees
Morning walk #48: Monte Verde
Monte Verde, Av. Ten. Martins, 1500-215 Lisboa,, Lisbon, PTJoin us for another circular walk through Monsanto Park!
We will start from behind the restaurant "Monte Verde" to walk along some of Monsanto's old roads and cross over the only wooden bridge in the forest before circling back to the starting point. There are a few steeper inclines along the route, but nothing we can't handle!
The group size for this walk is intentionally small to support a comfortable, familiar atmosphere. If you have secured a place but are unable to attend, please update your RSVP at least 24 hours in advance so that someone else may walk with us.
If you are running late, please send the guides a personal message and we will do our best to wait for you. Otherwise, we will begin walking at 08:35 latest to respect everyone's time.
Distance and duration
This circular route is 3.7 km and should take approximately 60 minutes to complete.Meeting / ending point
- 🚗: Free parking behind the restaurant "Monte Verde"
- 🚌: Bus 771 stops across the road; bus stop Cruz Oliveiras.
What to bring:
- Comfortable walking shoes
- At least 0.5L of water
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Sunscreen/hat
Out of respect to the group and nature, please be prepared to stow your phone and keep it on silent for the duration of the walk.
Important notes:
- The walk will take place even if there is a chance of light rain - bring your rain jacket!
- If the trails are compromised due to long periods of rain leading up to the date, and/or the forecast calls for lightning or heavy rain, I will cancel the walk before midnight the night before.
All of the Monsanto Morning Walks are, and will always be, free! If you would like to contribute to the costs of running the group on Meetup, feel free to donate whatever feels right for you on any walk you join. All contributions will go directly toward creating more events.
See you in the park!
Monsanto Morning Walks is not liable for any damage or injury incurred during this event. Please evaluate your own physical state (illness, injuries, etc.) and participate at your own risk.
6 attendees
Morning walk #49: Vila Guiné - Pista fria - Pista do Barcal
Parque de Merendas da Vila Guiné, Estr. Barcal, Lisboa, PTJoin us for another circular walk in the forest!
This is an easy route starting from the picnic area at Vila Guiné. We will walk along the "Pista Fria" before connecting to the "Pista do Barcal" to circle back to the starting point.
Please note that the group size for this walk is intentionally small to support a comfortable, familiar atmosphere. If you have secured a place but are unable to attend, please update your RSVP at least 24 hours in advance.
If you are running late, please send the guides a personal message. Otherwise, we will begin walking at 08:35 latest to respect everyone's time.
Distance and duration
This circular route is 3.3km and should take approximately 60 minutes to complete.Meeting / ending point
Parking lot in front of the Vila da Guiné picnic area
🚗: Free parking
🚌: Accessible by several central bus lines and is walkable (20 mins) from Benfica stationWhat to bring:
- Comfortable walking shoes
- At least 0.5L of water
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Sunscreen/hat
Out of respect for the group and nature, please be prepared to stow your phone and keep it on silent for the duration of the walk.
All of the Monsanto Morning Walks are, and will always be, free! If you would like to contribute to the costs of running the group on Meetup, feel free to donate whatever feels right for you on any walk you join.
See you in the park!
Monsanto Morning Walks is not liable for any damage or injury incurred during this event. Please evaluate your own physical state (illness, injuries, etc.) and participate at your own risk.
3 attendees
Past events
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