Feeling homesick of Chão da Lagoa

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Feeling homesick of Chão da Lagoa

The 63rd edition of the Rali Vinho da Madiera will recover some routes which have not been used in the last two years. One of the Special Stages covered is Palheiro Ferreiro, the longest of the Club Sports das Madeira organization, with 19.01 km. In 2022 this timed section will once again include the passage through Chão da Lagoa, in the heart of the Funchal Ecological Park and one of the "institutions" of the event. The campsites and a large human frame in the area are one of the icons of the competition.

What will be the Special Stages 3 and 5 will start on ER 201, commonly known as Caminho dos Pretos, near São João Latrão, towards Terreiro da Luta and, this year, without passing by the “jump” next to CD Nacional's stadium. At the junction with ER 103, the caravan goes up to the South Gate of Chão da Lagoa and from there to the North exit of the park. Then comes the steep descent to Poiso, with a chicane at the crossroads of that locality, and the continuation on ER 202, for about 500 meters, towards Santo da Serra.