A 5-Day Gravel Tour through the winelands of the Alentejo, covering 290km. The tour is available for instant download and is suitable for Gravel or e-Gravel bikes. The average daily distance is 52-63km with an elevation gain of 500-650m per day. It's rated as Intermediate difficulty and includes accommodation in stunning 4/5* Hotels. The tour starts from Lisbon Airport. The Alentejo is a growing destination for gravel cycling, offering stunning landscapes, endless tracks, and fantastic gastronomy. The tour brings together favourite destinations in rural Portugal, including Évora and Monsaraz, known for their historic charm. It features traditional towns rich in authentic Portuguese culture and breathtaking views. Includes an immersive private tour of a 1,600-hectare estate in the Vidigueira region, featuring a tasting of four wines with traditional Portuguese cured meats and regional cheeses. The tour is premium, with high-quality hotels offering a luxurious feel, perfect for travelers seeking unique and historic properties. The Alentejo Wine Tour is suitable for beginner and intermediate riders, with daily rides up to 5 hours. Terrain is forgiving with rolling hills and few ascents, mostly non-technical gravel tracks (30-50%) and quiet tarmac roads. Scenery includes wide rolling plains, vineyards, and olive groves, with stays in stunning hilltop towns and fortified villages. Roads in the Alentejo are generally very safe for cycling with light traffic. The tour prioritizes small backroads and smooth gravel tracks to avoid traffic and difficult 'hike-a-bike' sections. A gravel bike or a sturdy road bike with gravel tires is recommended. Bike hire, including e-bikes, is available. The best time to ride is Spring or Autumn (25-30°C); Winter is also recommended. Summer (July/August) can be very hot (40°C) and is not recommended. The tour includes boutique guesthouses, historic luxury hotels, and premium vineyard stays, all rated 4 or 5-star and handpicked for their uniqueness. Day 1: Evora to Monsaraz (58km, 552m). Starts on the Eco-Pista from Evora to Montoito, then joins backroads and gravel tracks through olive groves and villages, ending with a climb to Monsaraz, a medieval hilltop village overlooking Alqueva Lake. Day 2: Monsaraz to Pedrógão (52km, 641m). Features a descent from Monsaraz, crossing Alqueva reservoir on winding backroads and gravel tracks, finishing at Herdade do Sobroso, a luxury vineyard. Includes a guided vineyard and winery tour with wine tasting and traditional Portuguese delicacies. Day 3: Pedrógão to Albernoa (63km, 601m). Cycles into the heartlands of the Alentejo, skirting Beja, and finishes at Vila Galé Alentejo Vineyards Hotel, surrounded by vineyards. Day 4: Albernoa to Alvito (60km, 577m). Explores typical Alentejo countryside with olive groves and vineyards, mostly on small, paved backroads. Storks can be spotted roosting. Day 5: Alvito to Evora (55km, 639m). Final day through traditional villages and gravel tracks back to Evora, allowing for further exploration of the city and dining at local restaurants. Self-Guided Tour option includes GPX Files, Detailed Daily Overview & Route Preview, Recommended Cafés en Route, Points of Interest, Airport Transfers, Luggage Transfers and/or Support Vehicle (optional extra), 24/7 WhatsApp Support, Restaurant Booking, Accommodation, Breakfast, Bike Rental (optional extra), and Civil Liability Insurance. Instant Download Tour option includes GPX Files, Detailed Daily Overview & Route Preview, Recommended Cafés en Route, Points of Interest. Airport Transfers, Luggage Transfers and/or Support Vehicle, 24/7 WhatsApp Support, Restaurant Booking, Accommodation, Breakfast, Bike Rental, and Civil Liability Insurance are not included. Pricing for Self-Guided Tour varies by season and group size, starting from €970/person (Low Season, 6-11 people) up to €1668/person (High Season, 1-2 people). Instant Download Tour is €350/download. Optional Extras include: High Season Single Supplement €180/night pp extra, Medium Season Single Supplement €160/night pp extra, Low Season Single Supplement €150/night pp extra. Also available: Luggage transfers and mechanical support vehicle (€300 per group per riding day), Luggage transfers (€110-€130 per group per riding day), Guiding (€160 per group per riding day), Bike Rental, Massage, and other 'off-the-bike' activities. Custom Club and Group Tours are available for groups up to 45 riders, with options for point-to-point tours, single location trips, and custom builds. Past tours include Madrid to Lisbon and Lisbon to Faro. Fixed Date Tours include: N2 North to South 738km Road Tour (24th Apr - 1st May 2027), Iberian Divide 10 day Gravel Tour (22 Sept - 3 Oct 2026), Gravel Cycling and Nutrition Retreat, Pays-Basque (25-30th Oct 2026), and Cycling and Nutrition Retreat, Algarve (7-13 Nov 2026).
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