# Rebordelo Route

> This route connects two gateways of the Cycling Centre. It is not a loop from Vinhais, but a crossing of the south-west of the municipality to Rebordelo and back, through preserved villages, along the reservoir of the rivers Mente and Rabaçal, and past the ruins of the Minas de Ervedosa, with around 2,300 metres of accumulated climbing. Compatible with Gravel.

URL: https://rotasdosdiabos.pt/en/percurso/rota-de-rebordelo

- **Activity:** Mountain biking
- **Distance:** 72.5 km
- **Elevation gain:** 2368 m
- **Elevation loss:** 2394 m
- **Altitude:** 347–836 m
- **Estimated time:** 7h
- **Technical difficulty:** Very hard (black)
- **Route type:** Loop
- **Best season:** Spring, Summer, Autumn
- **Code:** VNH_BTT11PRT
- **Centre:** [Vinhais](https://rotasdosdiabos.pt/en/)
- **GPX:** https://rotasdosdiabos.pt/percurso/rota-de-rebordelo/export-gpx

**Gateway to gateway**

This route connects two gateways of the Cycling Centre. It is not a loop from Vinhais, but a crossing of the south-west of the municipality to Rebordelo and back, through preserved villages, along the reservoir of the rivers Mente and Rabaçal, and past the ruins of the Minas de Ervedosa, with around 2,300 metres of accumulated climbing. It is a black-graded, long-distance route that can begin at either gateway.

**Start and finish in Vinhais**

The route is circular and begins and ends at the Porta de Vinhais, at the Interface de Transportes. Moás, at kilometre 5.8, with a fountain, church, and the Baloiço da Eira, is the first landmark and the first sweeping landscape of the day.

**Alvaredos and Curopos**

Between Moás and Alvaredos, at kilometre 11.3, the route descends to the banks of the rio Trutas at 476 metres; Alvaredos is a traditional, well-preserved village. Curopos, at kilometre 16.3, has two fountains, a café, and a restaurant, and Valpaço, at kilometre 18.8, opens onto the plateau that runs parallel to the Rabaçal.

**Palas and the reservoir**

Palas, at kilometre 24.5, an almost abandoned Trás-os-Montes village, has gained a new lease of life through the restoration of houses for tourist accommodation. Vale de Armeiro lies at kilometre 27.5, and shortly afterwards the route descends to the Albufeira de Rebordelo, formed by the rivers Mente and Rabaçal, at 477 metres. Between the reservoir and Rebordelo the path climbs around 150 metres, passing the former Mina do Alto do Sarilho at kilometre 30.7 and the Capela de Nossa Senhora da Penha de França at kilometre 31.8.

**Rebordelo**

Rebordelo, at kilometre 33.2, is the second gateway of the Cycling Centre and the most complete stop of the day: the Igreja de São Lourenço, three fountains, a café, and a minimarket. It is the last proper opportunity to stock up before the Cerro de Penhas Juntas.

**The Minas de Ervedosa**

Between Rebordelo and kilometre 40, via Nuzedo de Baixo, the route descends to the lowest point of the day at 347 metres, in the Tuela valley. The Praia Fluvial de Soutilha and the Café Beira Rio lie at kilometre 39.7, and the ruins of the Minas de Ervedosa at kilometre 40.5, to be taken in as one passes.

**The Cerro de Penhas Juntas**

From the chapel of Saint Nicholas, at kilometre 43.4, a place of devotion, to Penhas Juntas at kilometre 51.8, with two cafés, the route climbs around 350 metres around the Cerro de Penhas Juntas. Vilar de Peregrinos, at kilometre 58, sits close to the highest point of the day at 836 metres.

**Nunes and the Ponte D'Arranca**

Nunes, at kilometre 67, with a fountain, and the Ponte D'Arranca, at kilometre 70, at the bottom of the valley, leave three final kilometres of climbing — close to 200 metres — up to Vinhais. Those wishing for another full day from the town have the Rota de Agrochão, also black-graded.

## Quick answers

### How long is the Rebordelo Route route and how much climbing does it have?

72.5 km, with 2368 m of elevation gain. It is a loop route.

### How long does the Rebordelo Route route take?

About 7h (estimated time).

### Is the Rebordelo Route route difficult?

The technical difficulty is very hard (black). Physical effort: 5 out of 5.

### When is the best time to ride or walk the Rebordelo Route route?

Recommended season: spring, summer, autumn.

### Where does the Rebordelo Route route start?

The route belongs to the Vinhais centre.

### Is the Rebordelo Route route waymarked?

Yes, the route is waymarked on the ground.

### Where can I download the GPX for the Rebordelo Route route?

The GPX track is available at https://rotasdosdiabos.pt/percurso/rota-de-rebordelo/export-gpx.