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MTB Trails

Ferraria - Gondramaz - S. Simão

This is a long ride, a challenge for a full wilderness day. Climb to the S.João do Deserto, take the ridge of the Sierra Lousã, pass through the Schist Village of Gondramaz, just after crossing the downhill trails (attention required). There is a marked connection to trails 11 and 12 of Lousã. It continues by a ridge overlooking Castanheira de Pera and the valley of the Ribeira de Pêra and down to the river beaches Ana de Aviz and Fraga de S.Simão. In the end, mostly climbing, pass through the Schist Village of Casal de S.Simão.

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Espinhal mountain range
The Espinhal mountain range gives people passing by an amazing view. From here, one can see the beautiful Town of Penela, known for its castle. Depending on the time of the year, the mountain changes tone, from green do blue, passing through ping and yellow, depending on the vast variety of plants and trees that one can find here. In the parish of Espinhal, one should visit the various noble buildings and the natural pools of Louçainha, climg to the peak of the mountain range of Stª Maria (where a sundial exists) and be amazed with the landscape of S. João do Deserto. One of the most important buildings in the parish of Espinhal is the main church, built on the 16th century, known for its architecture and its sculptures.

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