# Rebordelo Route

> A long-distance route linking the towns of Vinhais and Rebordelo, passing through unspoilt villages such as Alvaredos and Palas, the Rebordelo Reservoir, the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Penha de França and the ruins of the Ervedosa Mines. A route rich in scenic and cultural attractions, suitable for gravel cycling.

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

- **Activity:** BTT
- **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://naturasports.pt/en/centro/vinhais)
- **GPX:** https://naturasports.pt/percurso/rota-de-rebordelo/export-gpx

The Rebordelo route is one of the network's great crossings, designed to link two of the project's gateways and reveal the southwest of the municipality.

Villages and water. From the town the route heads to Moás, for the Baloiço da Eira and its wide landscape, then drops to the banks of the Rio Trutas as far as Alvaredos, a traditional, well-preserved village. By Curopos and Valpaço it comes under the influence of the Rio Rabaçal, along a parallel plateau.

Palas and the reservoir. Palas, a Trás-os-Montes village once almost abandoned, has found new life through the restoration of houses for tourism. From there the route drops to the Rebordelo reservoir, formed by the Mente and Rabaçal rivers, and climbs to the plateau aligned with Rebordelo, arriving by the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Penha de França.

Mines and devotion. From Rebordelo the route continues to Nuzedo de Baixo, with a visit to the ruins of the Ervedosa mines, and climbs the Cerro de Penhas Juntas by the Chapel of S. Nicolau. Vilar de Peregrinos, Nunes, the Ponte D'Arranca and Vinhais complete the link.

## 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://naturasports.pt/percurso/rota-de-rebordelo/export-gpx.