Route & Programme
The Route
Our route is specially adapted and improved for MTB riding; following the direction of the Rota Vicentina's Historical Way, which passes through towns and villages steeped in history.
Comprised mainly of rural trails, this is a classic Grand Route (GR),with stretches of cork tree forests, mountain ranges, valleys, rivers and creeks.
A true journey through time, local culture and the nature trails of the Natural Park.
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Thank you for the wonderful week in the Algarve. I have been telling all my friends what a great time it was and I'll definitely come back.
Route Details
| Stage | Day | Ascent | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago do Cacém > Cercal do Alentejo | Sunday | 1450 m | 72 km |
| Cercal do Alentejo > Odemira | Monday | 1200 m | 60 km |
| Odemira > Aljezur | Tuesday | 950 m | 55 km |
| Aljezur > Pedralva | Wednesday | 65 km | |
| Pedralva > Sagres | Thursday | 1200 m | 77 km |
| Sagres | Friday | Optional GPS Riding | Last Day Activity or relax! |
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| Month | Date | Hotel | Price | Available |
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Tracks
All routes are varied terrain and have optional escape routes/shortcuts/additional loops so we can adapt them to suit riders.
And most importantly - our rides are not a race! We cycle at your chosen speed.
Groups with mixed levels can be split if required to make sure everyone enjoys the rides.
Santiago do Cacém > Cercal (Sunday)
| KM | ASC | DAY |
| 72km | 1450m | Full |
- Dominated by cork trees
- Meet the Alentejo cows
- Desolated region
- Mediterranean style micro-climate
- Amazing reservoir views
Cercal > Odemira (Monday)
| KM | ASC | DAY |
| 60km | 1200m | Full |
- Huge 'strawberry' (medronho) trees
- Sniff the perfume of wild herbs
- Large bat colonies
- Watch out for the wild boar
Odemira > Aljezur (Tuesday)
| KM | ASC | DAY |
| 55km | 950m | Full |
- Following the river Mira
- Habitat for many different species of birds
- Amazing bio-diversity
- The land of sweet potatoes
- The scent of eucalyptus in the air
Aljezur > Pedralva (Wednesday)
| KM | ASC | DAY |
| 65km | Full |
- Clouds of butterflies and colourful flowers
- Enjoy the sound of the sea at Praia do Canal
- Wild olive trees
- Dramatic views at Carrapateira
Pedralva > Sagres (Thursday)
| KM | ASC | DAY |
| 77km | 1200m | Full |
- West coast meets South coast
- Challenging singletracks of the south
- An Ornithologists' Wonderland
- Cape St Vincent - The End of the Route
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