Stage 2 Quadrazais - Sabugal
Villages where you can start this stage: Malcata
This stage starts near the village of Quadrazais. From the village, one has to find its way to the Côa river (1,2km without signs). The starting point can be found on the south shore of the river. From there, the path crosses hills and woods from the Natural Reserve of Malcata, reaching a mountain top called Alto da Machoca. There one has a privileged view towards the Côa and the city of Sabugal.
The Route follows its way to the village of Malcata, where it is possible to visit the village's communitarian oven. Finally, the path skirts around the dam of Sabugal. Before one reaches the city, there is a chance to pass by the river beach or to visit the Zé Ricardo's mill. The stage ends near the Castle, already inside the city limits. This stage overlaps in part with the tracks 2 and 3 from the Mountain-Bike Centre of Sabugal.
The Route follows its way to the village of Malcata, where it is possible to visit the village's communitarian oven. Finally, the path skirts around the dam of Sabugal. Before one reaches the city, there is a chance to pass by the river beach or to visit the Zé Ricardo's mill. The stage ends near the Castle, already inside the city limits. This stage overlaps in part with the tracks 2 and 3 from the Mountain-Bike Centre of Sabugal.

Technical Info
Starting point: QuadrazaisArrival: Sabugal
Distance: 24,7 km
Highest point: 1077 m
Lowest point: 809 m
Cumulative decrease: 493 m
Cumulative increase: 427 m
Duration (5km/hour): 5 h
Level of dificulty (from 0-5): 5
Tips
WHERE TO SLEEPEnd of the stage, Sabugal
Palheiros do Castelo: +351 916 036 269
Hospedaria Robalo: +351 271 753 566
During the stage, Malcata
Fiscal Guard Ancient Heaquarters, Contact Mr. Carlos Vaz:
+351 965 087 659 / +351 271 615 155 [you should bring your sleeping bag]
FOOD & WATER Check the Interactive Map for details
Malcata: Coffees and fountains
Sabugal: Supermarket opened erveyday from 9 to 20, grosseries shop, coffees and restaurants
TAXIS & TRANSFERS
Táxi square of Sabugal +351 271 752 888
VISIT
Visit Sabugal Castle and the Municipal Museum of Sabugal.