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The actual Marian shrine "La Salette," to which the patronal feast found here refers, is not located in Portugal, but in the French Alps (Grenoble district). It is an important site of Marian devotion, even if it has not achieved the same level of fame as other pilgrimage sites honoring the Mother of God—such as the famous Fatima or Lourdes in the French Pyrenees. In the komoot system, the original Marian shrine "La Salette," the mother church, so to speak, for the patronal feast found here, is naturally also included as a highlight and can be found at the following link =>> https://www.komoot.com/de-de/highlight/1861054

Nice and calm in traffic conditions. Offers some protection in windy conditions.

Water supply point, or stop for a coffee 👌🏼

Praia da Barrinha in Esmoriz is a fascinating place, very popular with surfers. Although it requires care from bathers due to the dangerous sea, it is possible to enjoy it by taking the necessary precautions. It is famous for the palaces that cross the dunes.

The area's natural forests have largely been replaced by pine forests, but they still offer a pleasant, shady path for cyclists, especially when the sun is lower in the sky. A well-maintained bike path winds alongside the main road, ensuring a safe cycling distance.

Felgueira, in the parish of Arões, Vale de Cambra, is a traditional village with granite and slate houses and cobbled paths. Surrounded by Serra da Freita, it offers stunning landscapes and signposted walking routes.

La Salette Park, designed by Jerónimo Monteiro da Costa, is a 17-hectare leisure site in Oliveira de Azeméis. The Sanctuary of Our Lady of La Salette is located in the park, a neo-medieval temple from the beginning of the 20th century, with stained glass windows and sculptures by Henrique Moreira. The park offers viewpoints with panoramic views, including São João da Madeira and Serra da Gralheira. The construction of the original chapel dates back to 1870, and was later expanded and transformed into a park in 1909.

At this point the asphalted section of the climb to Pico do Gralheiro ends, 1000m above sea level. The rest of the route can be completed on a road bike, but it is important to bear in mind that it is approximately 500m on a dirt road.