DISCOVER, EXPLORE, RIDE!
Since 2017 we organize mountain bike tours in South Portugal.
This 5-days trek from Faro to the south of Portugal will make you discover the whole mountain range of the Algarve. You will crisscross the Algarve from east to west to the beautiful Costa Vicentina in the south-west of the country. It will allow you to discover the rugged and wild relief of the south of Portugal by the paths through the maquis and forests of fir and eucalyptus trees.
7 days / 5 nights in half board + 1 night B&B in hotels*** and ****/ 5 days of MTB riding
departing / arriving from FARO.
Approximately 250 km in 5 days (98% of trails and paths) with GPS provided.
You have the opportunity to drive half-days and reach the end-of-stage hotels in our minibus.
Periods: held at any time of the year
NEXT TOUR 2019:
April 20 - 25
DAY 1. Arrival in Faro.
Meet at Faro airport and transfer to the hotel *** with swimming pool in Sao Bras de Alportel. Briefing and dinner.
DAY 2. Tavira - Sao Bras de Alportel: 42 km - Vertical metres of climb: 1320m. - 5 to 7 hours of riding
Our first day will allow you to discover the Algarve massif and beautiful river crossings. Picnic break. Superb afternoon with crest trails allowing us to admire the Atlantic coast. Dinner and overnight in *** hotel in Sao Bras de Alportel.
DAY 3. Sao Bras de Alportel - Alte: 48 km - VMC: 1250m. - 5 to 7 hours of riding
For this second day, we will pass in the western massif of the Algarve, but the relief will always remain so steep. Picnic in the village of Alganduro. The day will be a succession of climbs and beautiful descents mainly in forests of green oaks. End of the day in Alte in the hotel ***.
DAY 4. Alte - Caldas de Monchique: 55 km - VMC: 1180m. - 5 to 7 hours of riding
Our biggest day will start with easy paths to reach the beautiful banks of the Rio Arade dam. Lunch break on the banks of the lake. We will have a sporty afternoon with a positive elevation of 750 m. We have reached our hotel****, located in the eucalyptus forest, thermal spa of Caldas de Monchique.
DAY 5. Caldas de Monchique - Aljezur: 45 km - VMC: 980m. - 4 to 6 hours of riding
We will go up to Foia by minibus, the highest point of the 891m raid where we can admire the Algarve mountains and the ocean on a clear day. Then start a long descent in the eucalyptus forests, go back to Marmelete for the picnic break. We will continue to drive in the dense forests of Serra de Monchique before reaching the coastal plain at Aljezur. Last climb before reaching our hotel *** located 2 km from the ocean.
DAY 6. Aljezur - Vila do Bispo: 44 km - VMC: 840m. - 4 to 6 hours of riding
The last stage is 100% Costa Vicentina. We will pass on the wild Praia do Canal. Lunch break near Praia da Bordeira. On the way back we can admire the beautiful coast Vicentina very specific geology, cliffs and coves surfers. This stage will end on the beach of Cordoama, or Cape Sao Vincente the southwestern tip of Portugal according to your choice.
In the afternoon we will transfer the group to the hotel*** in Faro.
Day 7.
After breakfast, you will be free to continue your stay in Algarve or take your return flight from Faro Airport.
LES MONTS DE L'ALGARVE (22 - 29 avril 2017)
Salut William,
De retour à la maison certe mais avec tellement de bons souvenirs, ton professionalisme dans l'organisation de ce séjour est à noter avec un grand "P" car tu as su tout au long de cette semaine être à l'écoute du groupe avec une réactivité remarquable.
Nous garderons tous les 5 un exellent souvenir des Monts de l'Algarve ou nous avons franchit plus de 7 000 m de dénivellé positif sur près de 275 km et ce grâce à une organisation parfaite avec une prestation hôtelliere de trés bonne qualité.
Les photos les plus insolites de notre séjour te parviendrons trés prochainenment.
Encore merci à toi et à bientôt pour de nouveaux périples en ta compagnie.
Amicalement
Pascal BRODIN
Salut William,Retour à la vraie vie bien passé.
Un grand merci à toi pour ton professionnalisme et ta gentillesse.
C’était une première pour moi et même si je m’attendais à vivre un grand moment je n’avais pas imaginé vivre une si belle semaine.
Des paysages magnifiques, des parcours tracés aux petits oignons, de la difficulté, mais aussi des descentes de folies. 270 km, 7000 m de dénivelé positif des parties de franche rigolade, des hôtels super confortables, la nourriture super bonne, des pique-niques géniaux dans des endroits magnifiques.
Merci encore pour ta bienveillance et ta gentillesse qui ont largement contribué à faire de cette semaine une semaine inoubliable.
Bravo tu es un vrai PRO. A très vite j’espère pour de nouvelles aventures
Bien amicalement
