Cycling Tour in Northern Portugal

by VeloVoyages
Region
Algarve
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

Northern Portugal is known for its wines and artists. Cycling here is a mix of ups-and-downs with some difficult climbing. Off the bike highlights include a boat ride along the Douro River, affording a chance to swim and to take in the views from the water.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Warm up Ride in Peneda-Gerês National Park

23 km 2950 m

D1

Warm up Ride in Peneda-Gerês National Park

Day 2: Caniçada-Gerês to Guimaraes

42 km 3890 m

D2

Caniçada-Gerês to Guimaraes

Day 3: Guimaraes to Amarante

49 km 4500 m

D2

Guimaraes to Amarante

Day 4: Guimaraes to Amarante

36 km 3450 m

D2

Guimaraes to Amarante

Day 5: Amarante to Douro and Tâmega Rivers

40 km 3260 m

D2

Amarante to Douro and Tâmega Rivers

Day 6: Amarante to Douro and Tâmega Rivers

39 km 4130 m

D2

Amarante to Douro and Tâmega Rivers

Day 7: Along the Douro River to Porto

24 km 1540 m

D1

Along the Douro River to Porto

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Coaching sessions
Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Algarve

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