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Chafurdão of Vale de Cales

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Chafurdão of Vale de Cales

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Chafurdão of Vale de Cales

Name: Chafurdão of Vale de Cales
Rating: 2

Recommended by 2 mountain bikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parque Natural da Serra de São Mamede

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Location: São João Baptista, Portalegre, Portugal

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Best Mountain Biking Routes to Chafurdão of Vale de Cales

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1. Loop from Póvoa e Meadas – Parque Natural da Serra de São Mamede

33.1km

02:29

390m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Marvão Castle – Chafurdão of Vale de Cales loop from Marvão

83.4km

06:53

1,180m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Póvoa e Meadas Reservoir – Chafurdão of Vale de Cales loop from Castelo

33.0km

02:00

380m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Francesco | Cyclo Ergo Sum

June 23, 2025

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 ancient construction techniques. Oriented toward sunrise, these structures include ventilation and lighting through wall openings. Built for temporary use by farmers and shepherds, they often have walled pens and a compact earth-covered roof stabilized by stone capping.

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Elevation 320 m

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Location: São João Baptista, Portalegre, Portugal

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Chafurdão of Vale de Cales

1. Loop from Póvoa e Meadas – Parque Natural da Serra de São Mamede

2. Marvão Castle – Chafurdão of Vale de Cales loop from Marvão

3. Póvoa e Meadas Reservoir – Chafurdão of Vale de Cales loop from Castelo

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