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Póvoa e Meadas Reservoir – Chafurdão of Vale de Cales loop from Marvão

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Mountain biking trails

Portugal

Portalegre

Marvão

Póvoa e Meadas Reservoir – Chafurdão of Vale de Cales loop from Marvão

Hard

riders

Póvoa e Meadas Reservoir – Chafurdão of Vale de Cales loop from Marvão

06:51

83.6km

1,150m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 63.6 km for 237 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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29.0 km

Dam

Highlight • Monument

You can cycle on the dam and watch the reservoir from this viewpoint.

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29.6 km

The Albufeira de Póvoa e Meadas is an artificial lake immersed in a landscape of great natural beauty. This is also a perfect place for birdwatching, thanks to its remarkable richness and diversity of avifauna species.

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30.7 km

Tapada do Alcaide

Archaeological Site

31.0 km

Chafurdão of Vale de Cales

Highlight • Structure

The chafurdão is a traditional dry-stone shelter with a false dome, typical of the region’s vernacular heritage. Though most surviving examples are recent (the oldest dated to 1733), they follow …

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63.7 km

Almendres Menhir

Highlight • Monument

73.8 km

Gravel road

Highlight • Trail

Here you ride on a beautiful and relaxing dirt road. The surface is dusty (unless it has rained recently) and compact. The road is bordered by stone walls.

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74.5 km

Scenic walking trail in Serra de São Mamede Natural Park

Highlight • Trail

81.4 km

Marvão Swing

Highlight • Viewpoint

Marvao

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83.5 km

Historic Village of Marvão

Highlight • Settlement

Great historical village on a mountain top. In addition to beautiful white houses, it offers a ruined castle, a beautiful garden and a wonderful all-round view of the surrounding countryside.

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83.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.1 km

26.2 km

2.00 km

1.78 km

1.55 km

Surfaces

48.8 km

21.3 km

10.1 km

2.90 km

549 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (810 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Monday 8 June

33°C

15°C

0 %

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