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Under the Sign of Cabril - Arrochela Rest Area > Sra. da Confiança - GRZ on Foot: Stage 8

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/ Under the Sign of Cabril - Arrochela Rest Area > Sra. da Confiança - GRZ: Stage 8
Photo: Diogo Martins, Aldeias do Xisto
/ Under the Sign of Cabril - Arrochela Rest Area > Sra. da Confiança - GRZ: Stage 8
Photo: Diogo Martins, Aldeias do Xisto
/ Under the Sign of Cabril - Arrochela Rest Area > Sra. da Confiança - GRZ: Stage 8
Photo: Diogo Martins, Aldeias do Xisto
/ Under the Sign of Cabril - Arrochela Rest Area > Sra. da Confiança - GRZ: Stage 8
Photo: Diogo Martins, Aldeias do Xisto
/ Under the Sign of Cabril - Arrochela Rest Area > Sra. da Confiança - GRZ: Stage 8
Photo: Diogo Martins, Aldeias do Xisto
/ Under the Sign of Cabril - Arrochela Rest Area > Sra. da Confiança - GRZ: Stage 8
Photo: Diogo Martins, Aldeias do Xisto
/ Under the Sign of Cabril - Arrochela Rest Area > Sra. da Confiança - GRZ: Stage 8
Photo: Diogo Martins, Aldeias do Xisto
/ Under the Sign of Cabril - Arrochela Rest Area > Sra. da Confiança - GRZ: Stage 8
Photo: Diogo Martins, Aldeias do Xisto
/ Cabril Dam
Photo: Aldeias do Xisto, YTravel, Lda

At 10.1km, this stretch starts at the Arrochela Rest Area and ends at Nossa Senhora da Confiança, in a magnificent viewpoint.

moderate

Distance 10.1 km

2:55 h

430 m

420 m

This section is characterised by the alternating ups and downs, paved roads and forest paths. This variety leads to Roqueiro and close to Casal dos Bufos. Here, you will begin a descent that only ends at the shores of Cabril lagoon. The route follows the lagoon for around 1.5 km to the beginning of a turnoff for the Vale de Gois Intermodal Station. This is where the main route begins its ascent, which ends at a magnificent viewpoint.

Author’s recommendation

Enjoy the scenery from Hermitage of Nossa Senhora da Confiança.

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Author

Aldeias do Xisto

Update: July 23, 2021

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

458 m

Lowest point

300 m

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Rest Stop

Ermida da Sra. da Confiança
Aldeia do Xisto de Pedrógão Pequeno
Vilar dos Condes
Loja Aldeias do Xisto do CIT Pedrogão Grande
Nossa Senhora da Confiança viewpoint
Albufeira do Cabril River Beach
Casa de Santo Antão

Safety information

WARNING: This section burned down almost completely and severely. Use is strongly discouraged.

Take the necessary precautions for high temperatures in summer and slippery terrain in the winter. The levels of difficulty and times given are only indicative. They were calculated on a physical effort basis and do not include stops. Make your estimate by analising the technical data of path to be taken.

Contact information

SOS Emergency: 112

SOS Forest: 117

Sertã Municipal Council: (+351) 274 600 300,

Tips and hints

Arrochela, also known as Rodochela, is located in Pedrogão Pequeno Parish. The name of this town is directly related to its orographic position, which resembles a small fort. In fact, the word comes from Rochella, which means fortifying. This place is crossed by the stream of the same name and has quite fertile agricultural fields.

The route ends at Nossa Senhora da Confiança, where is the chapel ordered to be built by the Conceição and Silva family, from Pedrogão Pequeno, in 1902, on the ruins of an older one. The current chapel has simple lines and has just one nave. The altars are of great value for their antique carvings, which belonged to the former Convent of Santo António da Sertã. Here, one of the oldest and most popular festivals in the region is held between 7 and 9 September.

Start

Área de Descanso da Arrochela Lat.: 39° 55' 50.52" NLong.: 8° 5' 40.992" W (448 m)

Coordinates:

39.930622, -8.094749

DMS

39°55'50.2"N 8°05'41.1"W

UTM

29S 577350 4420449

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Destination

Sra. da Confiança Lat.: 39° 54' 41.4" NLong.: 8° 7' 50.376" W

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all notes on protected areas

Coordinates

39.930622, -8.094749

DMS

39°55'50.2"N 8°05'41.1"W

UTM

29S 577350 4420449

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

10.1 km

Duration

2:55 h

Ascent

430 m

Descent

420 m

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