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distance17.1Km -
accumulated climb874m -
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slope average5.1% -
categoryHC
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Description
This is a challenging climb, not only for its length, with more than 17 km, but also for the hard slopes in its second part, which characterizes it as a special category (HC) climb.
With the beginning close to S. Pedro do Sul city center, this climb offers a diversity of landscapes along the entire course, with a special scenery in the final part with the fantastic view of S. Macário, Arada and Gralheira mountains available from the summit of Alto da Coelheira
WARNING
Due to its rougher tarmac of this climb, it is not advisable to come back and go down by the same course. The return to São Pedro do Sul, must be done by descending another road (Landeira road).
The GPS Track of the recommended course to come back from the end of the Epic Climb to São Pedro do Sul is available here: https://www.bike-roads.com/download-riders-challenge-climb-attachment/Descida_Arada-Sao_Pedro_do_Sul.gpx
Information
Directions
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ABELENDA BIKE RENTAL
Address: Quinta da Abelenda Ecopista Km 47 3440-612 Vimieiro Santa Comba Dão
Phone: 963 444 663
E-mail: form@ecopista-portugal.com
Website: https://www.quintadoriodao.com/port/
BICITEC
Address: Bairro de Santa Eugénia, lote 32A, loja B, 3500-034 Viseu
Phone: 968 477 541
E-mail: geral@bicitec.pt
Website: https://bicitec.pt/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bicitecviseu/
BIKE ZONE VISEU
Address: Rua Padre António Freire, 91 Quinta de Jugueiros 3500-029 Viseu
Phone: 232 416 110
E-mail: viseu@bikezone.pt
Website: https://bikezone.pt/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bike-Zone-Viseu-220169372001835/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bikezone.pt/
CASA LEORNE
Address: Rua José Branquinho Nº185 3510-003 Viseu
Phone: 232423370
E-mail: geral@casaleorne.com
Website: http://www.casaleorne.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CasaLeorne2019/
CICLOVIRIATO
Address: Av. da Bélgica nº73 3500-075 Viseu
Phone: 232 411 886
E-mail: cicloviriato@sapo.pt
Website: https://cicloviriato.negocio.site/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cicloviriato/
DINAMICA - LOJA DE BICICLETAS
Address: Av. Dr. Antonio José Almeida, 323 3510-048 Viseu
Phone: 232 410 510
E-mail: geral@dinamica-motos.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dinâmica-Veículos-e-Acessórios-Lda-312579318876326/
JORDI BIKE STORE
Address: R. Nossa Sra. de Fátima 59, 3510-094 Viseu
Phone: 232 244 336
E-mail: geral@vieiragraca.com
Website: http://www.jorbi-bikes.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JorbiBikes
LSC PROBIKES - LOJA DE BICICLETAS
MTT
Address: Parque Industrial de Campia 3670-056 Vouzela
Phone: 232 751 290
E-mail: geral@mtt.pt
Website: https://www.mtt.pt/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MTT-Multitécnica-444590646070882
PROCICLAR - LOJA DE BICICLETAS
Address: Avenida da Europa Rua 9 de Maio, Lote 129 3510-921 Viseu
Phone: 232 186 767
E-mail: info@prociclar.com.pt
Website: http://www.prociclar.com.pt
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lojaprociclar/
VELOCONCEPT
Address: Largo Pintor Gata 13, 3500-136 Viseu
Phone: 232 424 026
E-mail: geral@veloconcept.pt
Website: http://veloconcept.pt/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeloConcept-222153697973466/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veloconcept/
VISELBI
Address: Rua dos Casimiros, nº 32/36 3510-061 Viseu
Phone: 232 460 047
E-mail: vis.bikes@gmail.com
Website: https://viselbi.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viselbi
Points of Interest
THERMAL BATHS OF SÃO PEDRO DO SUL
The thermal baths of S. Pedro do Sul has been explored since the first century of our era. It has been more than 2,000 years to prove the healing properties of these mineral-medicinal waters.
In these spas the Romans built a Balneum (what remains of it today is a National Monument), on whose ruins D. Afonso Henriques ordered to build the spa and, much later (in 1894), new thermal structures were created beside it.
Enjoying a sulphurous water that sprouts at 68.7ºC, the spa of S. Pedro do Sul has excellent technical and human resources and magnificent facilities, equipped with the latest technology in the area of balneotherapy, being today considered one of the most modern in Europe and where many ills continue to heal.
The thermal baths of S. Pedro do Sul grew and modernized, being today the most frequented in the country and affirming itself, at the same time, as a tourism center that combines health, pleasure, sport and leisure, in a an area with ample natural and cultural resources, with leisure areas, a museum center and an auditorium, where various shows are organized.
Everything around here makes life seem comfortingly simple and genuine.
More information: http://www.cm-spsul.pt/conteudo.asp?idcat=149
TYPICAL VILLAGES
In the mountains, life flows with the calm of time and there is space enough for everyone to live in harmony with nature. The stones to build the typical houses of the typical villages of Pena, Fujaco, Covas do Monte or Covas do Rio are from these mountains Villages blessed by the century-old chapels of S. Macário from above and the hermitage S. Macário from below.
This entire mountain massif of “Monte Magaio” lives surrounded by traditions, rituals, myths, legends. Stories of goats that kill wolves, snakes that eat men and saints that carry burning embers in their hands. Memories that have not been forgotten until the new times.
More information: http://www.cm-spsul.pt/conteudo.asp?idcat=149
VOUGA ECOTRAIL
The Vouga ecotrail connects S. Pedro do Sul to the Thermal Baths on a 3km course and where the contact with nature is an amazing experience.
In this eco-trail you will cross two admirable bridges with great historical and patrimonial value involved in a bucolic landscape.
Enjoy a walk on the Vouga Ecotrail, an old railway line, where the natural landscape along the fresh waters of the Vouga River transmits health and well-being.
More information: http://www.cm-spsul.pt/conteudo.asp?idcat=410
NATURE TOURISM
In the municipality of S. Pedro do Sul, nature is really a great experience In its territory there are 3 mountains (Arada, Gralheira and S. Macário).
Here, the landscape and nature, take us back to the beginnings of our human memory in the world. Green valleys that contrast with rough and bare landscapes, allowing you to imagine the ancestral tectonic movements that defined the planet's surface.
It is possible to find trails that take us to the imagination of tropical forests, with waterfalls, lush and unknown flora. Trails that run along the banks of rivers and streams, such as Vouga, Sul or Paiva, with clear and fresh waters, which make us dream, to be back to our first steps on Earth. It is not paradise, but sometimes it seems to be.
More information: http://www.cm-spsul.pt/conteudo.asp?idcat=150
RUINS OF THE ROMANIAN BATHROOM OF S. PEDRO DO SUL
It is one of the most important and well-preserved Roman thermal complexes of Portugal, with continuous use over 2000 years and which has always been a major factor in regional development.
The initial construction of the Balneum is the responsibility of the Romans, and it was done in two phases: a first construction phase in the 1st century DC. And a 2nd phase, at the end of the same century.
The archeology works show us swimming pools, drains, columns, shafts and capitals, epigraphic gravestones, coverings and constructions.
The Roman Spa is open for visits every day.
More information: http://www.cm-spsul.pt/conteudo.asp?idcat=415
Transport
PRAÇA DE TAXIS
Phone: 232 724 208
Address: Praça da República
PRAÇA DE TAXIS
Phone: 232 711 422
AUTO TÁXIS TERMAS
Phone: 232 712 555
TÁXIS ANSELMO BELOTO
Phone: 232 724 035
AUTO ALUGUER - FIGUEIREDO ALVA
Phone: 232 731 403

