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< Tour calendar 2017
Leisuretripsfor2017:
/ Bike tour in Alentejo the historical wine country
/ Bike tour in the Southwest Coast
> Alentejo and Algarve
/ Bike tour in Douro river
/ Bike tour from porto to Santiago de Compostela
/ Bike tour in the Silver Coast of Portugal
/ Bike tour in Azores
> Cycling holidays in São Miguel
SpecialEvents2017:
> Algarve Cycling Camp 2017
> Douro Granfondo 2017
> Gerês Granfondo 2017
> Porto Granfondo 2017
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Join a guided group on any of our open dates for 2017. You can optionally book these tours
as self-guided and experience them anytime you want or book any of these tours as private
bike ride for your group.
> Half-day or full-day bike tours to Sintra, Arrábida or Évora are available everyday on demand.
21-27 / Bike tour from Porto to S. de Compostela: St James Path
16-22 / Bike tour in the Silver Coast: Nazaré to Lisbon
17-23 / Bike tour from Porto to S . de Compostela: St James Path
04-10 / Bike tour in Alentejo - historical wine country
06-12 / Bike tour in the Azores
05-11 / Algarve Triathlon Camp
O5-07 / Douro Granfondo 2017
22-24 / Porto Granfondo 2017
09-11 / Gerês Granfondo 2017
O1-07 / Bike tour in the Douro valley
19-25 / Bike tour in the Douro valley
14-20 / Bike tour in the Southwest Coast: Algarve and Alentejo
18-24 / Bike tour in the Douro valley
23-29/Bike tour from Porto to S. de Compostela: St James Path
14-21 / Algarve Cycling Camp > Volta ao Algarve 2017
26-04 mAR / Bike tour in Alentejo - historical wine country
2017

Bike tour in
Alentejo
the historical
wine country
RIDE OVERVIEW
Cycling holidays in the Alentejo, where you’ll get to discover the millennial history, culture
and traditions of one of the world’s best wine countries. Enjoy a week long ride in these
peaceful rolling hills while exploring local wine cellars, sleeping in convents and discovering
the UNESCO world heritage sites of cities like Évora, Vila Viçosa and Monsaraz.

/ LEISURE
/ ALENTEJO
regiON/mapPRODUCT
HIGHLIGHTS:
> Discover the amazing history,
culture and traditions this wine
region has to offer. Voted Best
Wine Region of the world in 2014,
Alentejo is a picturesque and
charming place, where you’ll fall
in love with the whitewashed
villages, medieval castles, sun
bathed plains and the secular
traditions and lifestyles. Visit the
UNESCO world heritage sites
in Évora, the fortified village of
Marvão, the former Palace of the
Portuguese Kings and the rural
lifestyle of the local homesteads;

> Ride the never-ending rolling
hills and the hidden trails
between the fields. The car-free
roads and trails of the Alentejo
provide a great atmosphere for
cycling tours and its topography
makes it a great region for
beginner and intermediate riders.
You’ll have plenty of time to stop
and check out the “Sobreiros”
and visit the “Antas” along the
DuraTION
way.
> With its trademark
gastronomy, wine, and amazing
accommodations, the Alentejo is
a great destination to experience
the best of Portugal, where luxury
meets tradition. You’ll get to sleep
in Convents and dine in some
of the world’s best restaurants,
harmonizing every meal with
amazing wines;

> Admire the Alqueva Dark
Sky Reserve, visit the Esporão
Wine and Olive Oil “Herdade”,
experience a boat ride in Europe’s
biggest artificial lake and try an
amazing array of experiences the
Alentejo has to offer!
BASIC INFO:
7 dAYS
6 nights
Tour Starts
> Lisbon airport, Portugal
Tour Ends
Difficulty
> Levels 1-3 ( beginner to expert)
Daily Km
> From 45 to 90km ( adapted to group)
Terrain type
> ➢Rolling hills, flat roads, occasional climbs
Bike type
> Choose between Mountain, Hybrid or Road
Altimetry
> From 400 to 1500 meters daily
( adapted to group)
Historical
Charm
Big outdoors
Beach
Wine Country
Road
Mountain Bike
Couple
Group

TOUR OPTIONS
Group size
Availability
Private tour option
Hotel type
Accommodation
Luggage transfer
Passenger transfer
Guidance type
Vehicle Support
Nutrition and hydration
Bike and gear rental
Meals
Other experiences
Equipment
Rider Insurance
PRICES
Per rider
Single Supplement
Per non-cyclist
Children up to 10 y/old
Children from 11 to 14 y/old
Children from 15 to 17y/old
Group discounts
4 to 12 persons
Join an open date
Available for minimum of 4 guests
All nights in 4 star and charm hotels
Double or twin room, breakfast included
Daily, between hotels
Included at all times
Guide riding with the group
Vehicle support at all times
Included
Scott bike, Scott helmet
and Garmin GPS
Not included
Not included, optional
Jersey included
During the ride, for accidents only
€ 1 990
€ 500
20% discount
35% discount
25% discount
20% discount
5% discount for groups of more than 6 pax
Minimum of 2 persons
Available every day, on demand
Available for a minimum of 4 guests
From airport to start/end of the ride
No guide; portuguese cell-phone
with 24h assistance
No vehicle support
Not included
and Garmin GPS
Not included
Not included
Not included
€ 1 350
€ 500
Not available
35% discount
25% discount
20% discount
Not available
5 to 12 persons
Join an open date
All nights upgraded to 5 star and charm hotels
Included
Scott bike, Scott helmet and Garmin GPS
Gourmet lunch and dinners included (no drinks)
Wine tasting, visit to wine cellars and
boat ride in the Alqueva
Jersey, bib shorts and cycling cap included
€ 2 990
€ 750
20% discount
35% discount
25% discount
20% discount
5% discount for groups of more than 6 pax
NOT INCLUDED:
> Meals, except when specified
(optional);
> Flights;
> Gratuities (optional);
> Personal Expenses;
ADD-ONS:
Half-board:
Dinner, at the hotel (6 meals):
210 EUR, no drinks included, for
“guided” option;
Additional NIGHTS:
Extend your stay in Lisbon
or Évora before or after this
tour.
AVAILABLE OPEN
DATES IN 2017:
On demand:
or Évora for an extra day
before or after this trip.
EXTENDED STAY
IN LISBON/ÉVORA:
26 FeB > 04 Mar
09 APR > 15 aPR
04 JUN > 10 JUN
03 SET > 09 SET
additional
information
TOUR options
This tour is available as a self-guided, guided or premium experience:
SELF-GUIDED GUIDED PREMIUM

(for “Guided” and “Premium” options):
Day to day
Day 1:
Arrival in Lisbon, Transfer to Marvão
Pick up from your hotel for a 2 hours
transfer to Pousada do Marvão, in
Alentejo. Check-in at this Pousada on the
top of the hill and inside the village walls,
overlooking the northern Alentejo plains.
Set up of the bikes. Free afternoon to
relax at the hotel or walk through the
village’s narrow streets, visit the 9th
century castle, cistern and admire the
beautiful S. Mamede mountain range
Hotel: Pousada de Marvão
Restaurants: Pousada de Marvão (dinner
included in “premium” option)
Day 2:
Bike tour in Alentejo - Marvão – Beirã –
Marvão – Castelo Vide – Crato/Alter do
Chão (variable distance from 40 to 100 km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Start of the ride
to Alter by the beautiful “Beirã” region,
passing the medieval city and stronghold
of Castelo de Vide, for a quick stop and
coffee. Keep riding through this rural
area, rich in olive groves and Cork Oak
trees, going through Flôr da Rosa and
then Alter do Chão, home of the Lusitano
thoroughbred. Relax at the hotel in the
afternoon.
Hotel: Convento D’Alter or Pousada do
Crato – 5 star small luxury hotel of the
world (included in the “premium” option)
Restaurants: Pousada do Crato (dinner
Day 3:
Bike tour in Alentejo: Crato – Alter do
Chão – Estremoz/Serra de Ossa (variable
distance, from 40 to 80 km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Start of the
bike tour, from Crato to Alter do Chão,
where we will ride the rolling hills of
North Alentejo to the top of yet another
medieval village: Estremoz, where our
hotel, the Pousada de Estremoz (included
in the premium option) is marvelously
located overlooking the Alentejo plains,
or the Convento de São Paulo, a unique
historical house convent in the Ossa
mountain range. Enjoy your afternoon
visiting Estremoz or relaxing at this
amazing charm hotel.
Hotel: Convento de São Paulo or Pousada
Castelo de Estremoz - Rainha Santa
Isabel (included in the “premium” option)
Restaurants: São Rosas (dinner included
in “premium” option)

Day 4:
Bike tour in Alentejo: Estremoz – Redondo -
Monsaraz (variable distance from 40 to 80 km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Start of our bike
tour, from Estremoz to Redondo going
through the Ossa mountain range, a
steady climb will let you enjoy the views
from the top. Ride through Redondo and
this quaint countryside of farmed land
and rolling hills all the way to Monsaraz.
Arrival at our hotel, the Horta da Moura,
in Monsaraz, the first rural hotel in the
Alentejo.
Hotel: Horta da Moura
Restaurants: Sabores de Monsaraz
(included for “Premium option”)
Day 5:
Bike tour in Alentejo: Monsaraz - Montoito
– Évora (variable distance from 53 to 110
km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Start of the ride
towards Reguengos, home of Herdade
do Esporão, one of the iconic wine and
olive oil producers in Alentejo. Once you
leave Reguengos you’ll ride some of the
quietest roads of this region, through
Montoito village and endless vineyards
and farmland almost to the edge of
the city of Évora. On arrival check in
at the hotel M’Ar de Ar Aqueduto hotel,
an amazing 5 star hotel by the Évora
Aqueduct, or M’ar D’Ar Muralhas, a 4
star hotel placed inside Évora’s fortified
walls. Free afternoon to visit Évora
before dinner at Luar de Janeiro, another
opportunity to taste the majestically
prepared local gastronomy.
Hotel: M’ar de Ar Muralhas Hotel or M’ar
de Ar Aqueduto Hotel (“premium” option)
Restaurants: Herdade do Esporão
(Reguengos de Monsaraz), Luar de Janeiro
(Évora) (included in Premium option)
Day 6:
Bike tour in Alentejo: Évora – Arraiolos –
Évora (variable distance from 0 to 50km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Start of today’s
optional bike tour, a morning loop
towards Arraiolos, an amazing white
washed fortification on the outskirts of
Évora, famous for its woolen carpets
with intricate and traditional motifs. Ride
by the central plains of Alentejo enjoying
the views of the cork and olive trees,
the bulls and cattle that roam free in the
big properties of the region, here called
Herdades. Lunch in Évora. Free afternoon
for visiting and shopping in Évora and its
amazing monuments
Hotel: M’ar de Ar Muralhas Hotel or M’ar
de Ar Aqueduto Hotel (“premium” option)
Restaurants: Fialho (Évora) (included in
“premium” option)
Day 7:
Bike tour in Alentejo: Évora –
Cromeleques de Almendre – Évora
(variable distance, around 40 km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Start of the ride,
a morning loop towards the Almendres
Cromlech, the largest group of standing
stones in the Iberian Peninsula, dating
back to the 6th millennium BC. Return
to the hotel, for check-out. Transfer to
Lisbon (airport or hotel) or extended
stay in Évora.

RIDE OVERVIEW:
This is an amazing oceanic bike tour that will take you from the start to the end of the
Southwest coast of Portugal's natural park, the “Costa Vicentina”, experiencing the laidback
and relaxed atmosphere of this region of the Alentejo and Algarve. Enjoy a weeklong ride in
these peaceful rolling hills, discovering these great natural parks.
BIKE TOUR
IN THE
SOUTHWEST
COAST
> ALENTEJO AND ALGARVE

/ Algarve
/ ALENTEJO
Historical
Charm
Big outdoors
Beach
Wine Country
Road
Mountain Bike
Couple
Group
HIGHLIGHTS
> Ride the beautiful oceanic
roads and discover the
Southwest Alentejo natural park,
the finest preserved stretch of
European coastline, covering
over 100 km. These Parks include
various unique species of animal
and plant life, and are visited by
many zoologists and botanists
from all parts of the world.
> Experience the tremendous
variety of beaches, including
long stretches of sand and small
beaches nested between the
cliffs and rocks. Beaches such as
Porto Covo, Malhão, Vila Nova
de Milfontes, Almograve, Monte
Clérigo, Arrifana and Praia do
Amado, many of them preserved
in a virtually unspoilt state.
Duration
Tour Starts
> Lisbon Airport, Portugal
Tour Ends
> Lisbon Airport, Portugal
Difficulty
> Levels 1-2 (beginner to intermediate)
Daily Km
Terrain type
> Rolling hills, Flat roads, ocasional climbs
Bike type
Altimetry
(adapted to group)
> Ride alongside the cliffs and
explore the breathtaking views of
the coastline up to Cape of São
Vicente and the nearby Sagres
promontory that housed the
famous nautical school founded
by the Infante D. Henrique in the
15th century. The car-free roads
and trails of the southwest coast
provide a great atmosphere for
cycling tours and its topography
makes it a great region for
beginner and intermediate riders.
> With its trademark gastronomy
and great wines, it’s a great
opportunity to taste the amazing
fresh fish and seafood that are
abundant in this region, as well as
the local pastries.
BASIC INFO
7 days
6 nights
region/mapPRODUCT TYPE

TOUR OPTIONS
Group size
Availability
Private tour option
Hotel type
Accomodation
Luggage transfer
Passenger transfer
Guidance type
Vehicle Support
Nutrition and hidration
Meals
Other experiences
Equipment
Rider Insurance
PRICES
Per rider
Single Supplement
Per non-cyclist
Group discounts
4 to 12 people
Join an open date
Included
and Garmin GPS
Not included
Jersey included
€ 2 190
€ 500
20% discount
35% discount
20% discount
15% discount
5% discount for group over 6 people
Minimum of 2 people
with 24h assistance
No vehicle support
Not included
and Garmin GPS
Not included
Not included
Not included
€ 1 490
€ 500
Not available
35% discount
20% discount
15% discount
Not available
5 to 12 people
Join an open date
Included
Wine tasting and visit to wine cellars
Jersey, Bib shorts and cycling cap included
€ 2 990
€ 750
20% discount
35% discount
20% discount
15% discount
NOT INCLUDED:
> Meals, except when
specified (optional);
> Flights;
ADD-ONS:
Half-board:
210€, no drinks included, for
Additional NIGHTS:
or Lagos for an additional
1 or 2 nights, before or
after this tour
AVAILABLE OPEN
DATES IN 2017:
On demand:
Extend your stay in Lisbon or
Lagos for an extra day before or
after this trip.
EXTENDED STAY
IN LISBON/LAGOS:
02 JUL > 08 jul
15 OCT > 15 OCT
TOUR options
Additional
info:

Day 1:
Transfer from Lisbon to Sines – Ride
to Vila Nova de Milfontes and Cercal
(43km ride).
Pick-up at Lisbon airport and
transfer to Sines (1h30m). Private
briefing and start of the ride in
Sines, by the sea, towards the
beautiful beaches of São Torpes. A
13km ride by the seaside road will
take you to the piscatorial village
of Porto Côvo, which provides for
excellent lunch options. Follow
the bay, in the direction of the
“Ilha do Pessegueiro”, an island
immortalized in the Portuguese
songbook. Keep riding the trails,
from beach to beach along the
cliffs, go through Aivados, Malhão
and Porto das Barcas, until you
reach Vila Nova de Milfontes, a
peaceful village that is bathed
by both the Atlantic Ocean and
the Mira River. After the visit and
enjoying the views proceed inland
to Cercal and your rural hotel
Herdade da Matinha. Night at
Herdade da Matinha (or similar).
Hotel: Herdade da Matinha
Dinner: Herdade da Matinha (
included in the premium option)
Day 2:
Cercal – Zambujeira do Mar/Brejão (40
to 55km ride)
Breakfast at the hotel and start of
the ride. After leaving Cercal, you
will cross the bridge over the River
Mira, enjoying the views. Just a bit
ahead you will exit N393 and enter
on a macadam trail, allowing you
to cycle along the farming areas of
this region. This trail will cross again
N393 and take you to Almograve, a
famous village around here for it’s
sandy beach surrounded by cliffs.
Continue to pedal along the green
houses and farming areas and reach
Cabo Sardão, a small cape with its
lighthouse. From here we suggest
the 8.5 km tour along the ocean cliffs,
allowing you to observe the deep
blue colors of the ocean from the
top, crowds of sea birds, the beaches
and cliffs. A bit before Zambujeira
do Mar, just at the end of the trail,
you’ll find your hotel for the night,
the charming Herdade do Touril (
included in the premium option) or
Cerca do Sul, in nearby Brejão.
Night at Herdade do Touril ( included in
the premium option) or Cerca do Sul
Dinner: Azenha do Mar ( included in
the premium option)
Day 3:
Zambujeira do Mar – Monte do Cardal
(30km ride)
Breakfast at the hotel and start
of the ride. Exiting Herdade
do Touril you’ll quickly reach
Zambujeira do Mar, a quaint little
fishing village and beach. You will
need ride down the hill to the
beach and then up again, climbing
the steep road to get you off the
valley. A few kilometers ahead
you will reach Praia do Carvalhal.
Riding uphill, you will see a lot of
farms and large scale production
greenhouses. Reaching Odeceixe,
a beautiful traditional village,
you will be led to the ocean and
then again uphill to this region’s
plateau. Once at the top you
will cross, and sometimes pedal
along, an artificial water canal
used to irrigate the soil around
here. In just a few kilometers you
will reach your hotel, Monte do
Cardal.
Night at Monte do Cardal (
Dinner: Monte do Cardal ( included
in the premium option)
Day 4:
Monte do Cardal – Vilarinha/Pedralva
(49km)
Breakfast at the hotel and start
of the ride. Just after you start
your ride you will reach Aljezur,
an old Moorish village already in
the Algarve region. Don’t forget
to visit Aljezur’s beach Praia da
Amoreira. You will then start the
climb to the castle and, from
there on, continues to go uphill
until you reach the altitude of
125m. After reaching the top,
you will ride a long macadam
road that will lead you through
the Natural Southwest Park
forest and along the ridge of
the sierra. Enjoy the great views
over the lower lands and the
ride through the small villages
and isolated houses. A few
kilometers before Carrapateira
you have a high slope downhill.
Then at Carrapateira, take the
round circuit and enjoy the most
amazing cliffs over the ocean’s
marvelous blue backdrop. From
here you will follow the upstream
of a small stream to Pedralva, an
abandoned rural village now fully
renovated for tourism purposes.
From Pedralva it’s just a stone’s
throw to reach Vilarinha where your
hotel is, or Pedralva rural tourism.
Night: Monte da Vilarinha ( included
in the premium option) or Pedralva
rural tourism
Dinner: Monte da Vilarinha ( included
Day 5:
Vilarinha - Sagres (40km)
After breakfast you will be riding to
the Sagres area where you can visit
the old navigators school from the
15th century. Besides the fortress
you will be able to also appreciate
the ocean cliffs of both capes: São
Vicente and Sagres. You’ll reach
Cape São Vicente on a macadam
trail, and then head down towards
Sagres, the southernmost point of
Portugal, where you can have lunch.
Check-in at the beautiful Memmo
Baleeira hotel and enjoy Sagres,
Martinhal or the the Baleeira beach
for the day.
Night at Memmo Baleeira (Sagres)
Dinner: Herdade do Martinhal
restaurant ( included in the premium
option)
Day 6:
Sagres - Lagos (45km)
After breakfast at the hotel, you
need to ride back to Vila do Bispo,
cycling a bit along the N268 and
then crossing N125 at Raposeira.
After, you will cycle on low traffic
roads until Praia da Luz, passing
along many beaches, one of them
amazingly semi-desert and naturally
preserved. After Praia da Luz you
will mix with moderated traffic
until you reach this section’s last
kilometers. Before arriving in Lagos,
we suggest a visit to the nearby
ocean cliffs as they are worth
seeing. Check-in at your hotel in
Lagos – enjoy the city’s vibrant
feel, restaurants, bars and other
attractions.
Night at Cascade Wellness and
Lifestyle Resort ( included in the
premium option) or Tivoli Lagos
Dinner: O Camilo Restaurant (
Day 7:
Transfer Lagos - Lisbon After breakfast
Day to day

Bike tour
in the
Douro
river
Ride Overview
Cycling holidays by the Douro, discovering the world’s first demarcated wine region. Ride
by the river, enjoying its trademark UNESCO world heritage “socalcos”, and experience
the secular traditions of this region. Visit the wine cellars, taste some of the best port and
Douro wines in the world and discover traces of the early history of Portugal, from up to
30000years old. Visit the historical villages and challenge yourself up to top of the most
beautiful viewpoints.
Ride the world’s first demarcated wine
region and UNESCO heritage.

/ LEISURE
/ DOURO
> The sheer history of this region, from
Porto, one of the oldest city centres
in Europe, settled in the 4th century
during the roman occupation when
it was named Portus Cale, to the
UNESCO world heritage “socalcos”,
that hold the wine farms on the steep
hills of the Douro river, and to its own
unique traditions, architecture, port
wines and cellars. Visit the Palaeolithic
archaeological sites with pre-historic
rock art engravings and drawings
dated from 22000-20000 years BC
and spend your night in some of the
historical villages of Portugal, with their
very own medieval castles.
> The beautiful landscapes and
vantage points over the Douro River,
also a UNESCO world heritage, with
its trademark “socalcos” or terraced
vineyards; The undiscovered paradise
of one of the most remote areas in
Portugal, the Douro International Park:
never-ending olive oil and orange
fields, river beaches and animal life.
Visit the authentic and picturesque
villages of Peso da Régua, Pinhão,
Marialva, Barca d’Alva, Mogadouro and
the museum city of Miranda do Douro;
They are all close or on the riverbank
of the Douro “expressway” and were
historically focused on the commerce
and transportation of the grapes and
the wine, to and from Porto, in the
traditional “Rabelo” boats that docked
in their ports.
> Taste all the different wines of
the Douro wine country, from the
world famous and acclaimed vintage
Port wines, which were recently
nominated 2014’s best wines in
the world to the prized red and
white Douro wines. Experience
the wine production system: help
the farmers stomp the grapes in
traditional fashion, visit the farms
and the wineries and observe as
the “Rabelo” boats carry the wine
towards the city of Porto. Indulge
in the local gastronomy, always
varied and tasty, whether in Michelin
starred restaurants or local “tascas”.
Meat lovers won’t forget the “Posta
Mirandesa” or the oven baked and
smoked meats.
> Dine and sleep in local charming
hotels, once wineries or medieval
castles, but now fully equipped
hotels with their very own spas and
amazing amenities to make you feel
comfortable. Climb aboard a boat
and sail in the Douro to discover the
region from a different perspective.
> Challenge yourself, by climbing
towards the viewpoints and get a
privileged look at the world’s most
beautiful wine growing area. And
fully enjoy the long, sweeping and
almost car-free descents of the
Douro International Park. Choose
everyday between shorter or longer
rides and define your own goals
and pace throughout your riding
experience.
Wine country
Historical
Cultural
Gourmet
Charm
Road
Couple
Group
Olive Oil
Boat
HIGHLIGHTS
Duration
Tour Starts
> Porto airport, Portugal
Tour Ends
Difficulty
> Levels 2-3 ( intermediate to expert)
Daily Km
Terrain type
> Mountainous terrain, intermediate
climbs / descents
Bike type
Altimetry
( adapted to group)
BASIC INFO
7 days
6 nights

4 to 12 persons
Join an open date
Included
and Garmin GPS
Not included
Jersey included
€ 1 990
€ 500
20% discount
35% discount
25% discount
20% discount
with 24h assistance
No vehicle support
Not included
and Garmin GPS
Not included
Not included
Not included
€ 1 350
€ 500
Not available
35% discount
25% discount
20% discount
Not available
5 to 12 persons
Join an open date
Included
Gourmet lunch and dinners included
( no drinks)
boat ride in the Douro
€ 2 990
€ 750
20% discount
35% discount
25% discount
20% discount
TOUR options
additional
information
NOT INCLUDED:
> Flights;
ADD-ONS:
Half-board:
Additional NIGHTS:
Extend your stay in Porto,
Pinhão or Marialva for an
additional 1 or 2 nights before
or after this tour.
TOUR OPTIONS
Group size
Availability
Private tour option
Hotel type
Accommodation
Luggage transfer
Passenger transfer
Guidance type
Vehicle Support
Meals
Other experiences
Equipment
Rider Insurance
PRICES
Per rider
Single Supplement
Per non-cyclist
Group discounts
AVAILABLE OPEN
DATES IN 2017:
On demand:
Extend your stay in Porto, Pinhão
or Marialva for an additional 1 or 2
nights before or after this tour.
Extend your stay in
Porto or Marialva:
18 JUN > 24 JUN
01 OCT > 07 OCT

Day 1:
Arrival at Porto – Transfer to Pinhão
Transfer from Porto airport to
your hotel in Pinhão, in the heart
of the Douro River. Stay either at
Quinta de La Rosa or NAU Vintage
House Douro, a 5 star hotel by
the Douro river (for “premium”
option). Free day to rest at the
hotel. Suggested dinner at LBV79,
by the riverside.
> Hotel: Quinta de La Rosa or NAU
Vintage Douro (“premium” option)
or similar
> Dinner: LBV79 (included in
“premium option”)
Day 2:
Pinhão – Tabuaço – Adorigo – Peso
da Régua – Pinhão (50 to 75km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Start of
the ride by the N222, voted the
world’s best road by Avis. You’ll
then climb towards Tabuaço,
cruising by the Távora River and
witnessing the amazing views
over the vineyards. Stop in
Tabuaço to visit the city centre
and start descending towards
Adorigo and Peso da Régua. Ride
back to your hotel in Pinhão to
finish the loop. In the afternoon,
visit Quinta do Seixo wine farm
and wine cellar and taste some
of Sandeman’s best Port wines
(included in “premium” option).
Suggested Dinner at the amazing
Toca da Raposa restaurant
(included in “premium” option).
Vintage Douro (“premium” option)
or similar
> Dinner: Toca da Raposa
(included in “premium option”)
Day 3:
Pinhão – Casal de Loivos – Alijó –
Favaios – Pinhão (40 to 65km)
the ride towards the Pinhão River,
a tributary of the Douro. Ride
upwards to the “Casal dos Loivos”
viewpoint and continue to Alijó (see
the wine and olive oil cooperative)
and Favaios (home of the “Favaios”
liquorish wine) and then back to
Pinhão, with arrival at your hotel.
Relax by the swimming pool during
the afternoon or visit the Douro
museum in Peso da Régua, to get a
better understanding on the history
of the Douro ecosystem. Suggested
dinner at “Tapas e Castas” in Peso da
Régua (included in “premium option”)
Vintage Douro (“premium” option) or
similar
> Dinner: Tapas e Castas (included in
“premium option”)
Day to Day
Suggested itinerary for this ride:

Day 4:
Pinhão – São João Pesqueira –
Marialva (40 to 85km)
the ride, from Pinhão towards
São João da Pesqueira, on a
long but manageable climb – or
choose to begin your ride in
São João da Pesqueira, being
transferred there. Experienced
riders are invited to ride towards
the São Salvador do Mundo
vantage point for a great view
over the river. Ride towards Mêda
and the Marialva historical village
and witness the changes in
landscape, as you go deeper into
the Beira Alta. Sleep and relax
in the historical hotel “Casas do
Côro”, in the centre of Marialva,
right next to its century old
Castle. Suggested dinner at Casas
do Côro (included in “premium
option”)
> Hotel: Casas do Côro.
>Dinner: Casas do Côro (included
in “premium option”).
Day 5:
Marialva – Trancoso – Marialva (45
to 70km)
the ride from Marialva towards
Trancoso, another historical
village in Portugal, with its
trademark medieval castle
and fortified walls enveloping
the historical city centre. Ride
back towards Marialva by the
plateau, passing through Mêda
and descending back to Marialva.
Relax at the hotel during the
afternoon and go for a sunset
boat ride in the late afternoon,
lounging in an untouched beach
by the Douro River (included in
“premium” option). Suggested
dinner at Casas do Côro (included
> Hotel: Casas do Côro.
> Dinner: Casas do Côro (included
Day 6:
Marialva – Faia Brava – Figueira de
Castelo Rodrigo – Barca D’Alva
ride towards the national park of
Faia Brava, by the Côa River. Ride
on car-free roads up to Freixo de
Espada à Cinta and then enjoy the
amazing 20km descent towards
Barca D’Alva, on the frontier with
Spain. Transfer back to the hotel.
Relax at the hotel or visit the Foz
Côa museum and archaeological
sites. Suggested dinner at Casas do
Côro (included in “premium option”).
>Hotel: Casas do Côro.
> Dinner: Casas do Côro (included in
“premium option”).
Day 7:
Marialva – Porto (transfer)
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out
at the hotel and transfer to Porto.
Free day to visit the city, before the
transfer to the airport or your hotel
in Porto.

Bike tour
from porto to
Santiago
de Compostela
RIDE OVERVIEW
Cycle the Portuguese Way of St. James, from Porto to Santiago de Compostela, using ancient
paths that traverse woods, farmlands, villages and historical cities like Barcelos, Ponte de
Lima, Tui and Pontevedra. Ride the roads, trails and paths of The Way, passing by chapels,
churches, convents and the ever-present road markings, in an experience that truly never
ends, as you get to know the North of Portugal and Galiza’s great cultural heritage.
Ride from Porto to Santiago in this epic and spiritual
adventure.

/ LEISURE
/ CAMINHO DE SANTIAGO
/ PORTO
> It all started in the 9th Century
with the discovery, in Galiza,
of the remains of St. James and
two of his disciples, which were
then transferred to where
the Cathedral of St. James of
Compostela would be built. In
1325, the Portuguese queen Isabel
made a pilgrimage to Santiago
following a route very similar to
the one that today is marked
with yellow arrows, crossing
the then recently built Barcelos
bridge; Now it’s your time to trail
the roads and paths that connect
Porto to Santiago in this spiritual
experience.
> Start your ride in the city of
Porto, settled in the 4th century
during the roman occupation
Visit its UNESCO world heritage
sites and its unique traditions,
architecture, port wines and
cellars. Ride the “Caminho” and
feel like a citizen of the world,
where several languages are
spoken as one, passing through
amazing medieval villages like
Ponte de Lima, Barcelos and
Valença, with typical traces
from the northern Portuguese
architecture and art. The
Portuguese Way is made of trails
and dirt tracks, ancient roman
roads, municipal roads and even
alongside modern roads. It’s of an
enormous diversity and there’s
always a surprise on every bend.
> Immerse in the scenario of
Minho and Galicia, while you
ride the roads and trails of the
woodland areas, small villages and
“pueblos” that still seem to be in
the Middle Ages. Enjoy this regions’
gastronomy, rich in variety and
flavor, a true feast for your senses.
Taste the Port and Green wines, so
typical of the Minho region and stay
in some of the best hotels of the
“Caminho”, to restore your energy.
> Arrive in Santiago de Compostela,
designated UNESCO world heritage
site and admire the shrine of Saint
James The Great at the end of your
pilgrimage. Admire this timeless
atmosphere and remember – your
path to Santiago will never end.
Historical
Charm
Big outdoors
Beach
Wine Country
Mountain Bike
Couple
Group
HIGHLIGHTSBASIC INFO
7 days
6 nights
Duration
Tour Starts
Tour Ends
Difficulty
> Levels 1-3 (beginner to expert)
Daily Km
Terrain type
> Rolling hills, flat roads, occasional climbs
Bike type
> Choose between Mountain or Hybrid
Altimetry
(adapted to group)

TOUR OPTIONS
Group size
Availability
Private tour option
Hotel type
Accomodation
Luggage transfer
Passenger transfer
Guidance type
Vehicle Support
Meals
Other experiences
Equipment
Rider Insurance
PRICES
Per rider
Single Supplement
Per non-cyclist
Group discounts
4 to 12 persons
Join an open date
Included
and Garmin GPS
Not included
Jersey included
€ 1 990
€ 500
20% discount
35% discount
25% discount
20% discount
with 24h assistance
No vehicle support
Not included
and Garmin GPS
Not included
Not included
Not included
€ 1 350
€ 500
Not available
35% discount
25% discount
20% discount
Not available
5 to 12 persons
Join an open date
Some nights upgraded to 5 star and charm hotels
Included
and Garmin GPS
Wine tasting experience
€ 2 990
€ 750
20% discount
35% discount
25% discount
20% discount
NOT INCLUDED:
> Flights;
> Gratuities ( optional);
additional
information
TOUR options
ADD-ONS:
Half-board:
Additional NIGHTS:
Extend your stay in Porto
or Santiago de Compostela
for an additional 1 or 2 nights
before or after this tour.
AVAILABLE OPEN
DATES IN 2017:
On demand:
Extend your stay in Porto or Santiago
de Compostela for an additional 1 or
2 nights before or after this tour.
EXTENDED STAY
IN SANTIAGO/PORTO:
23 APR > 29 aPR
21 MAY > 27 MAY
17 SET > 23 SET

Day 1:
Arrival and transfer to Porto airport
Pick up from the airport and transfer
to the Ipanema Park Hotel or riverside
Pestana World Heritage hotel (included
in the “premium” option), located in the
Ribeira, the city’s iconic living postcard.
You have a free afternoon to visit the
beautiful and cozy city of Porto, rich with
history and monuments like the Clérigos
Tower and the D. Luis Bridge. The old
quarters of Baixa with its local shops,
restaurants and pastry shops, Ribeira a
quarter by the river Douro, facing the
wine cellars of the Port wine, full with the
city’s traditions and historical connection
to the wine and the wine country of the
Douro. Shopping areas such as Santa
Catarina and Aliados Avenue. Not to miss
are the great restaurants around town
with some of the tastiest food in the
country.
Hotel – Ipanema Park Hotel or Pestana
Heritage (included in “premium” option)
Dinner – D. Tonho (included in “premium”
option)
Day 2:
Cycling the Camino: Porto - Barcelos
(61km or 33km)
After breakfast transfer from your
hotel to the Porto Cathedral from
where you’ll begin your pilgrimage to
Santiago de Compostela, cycling the
Camino. Your first day in the Way of
St James is mostly composed of urban
roads till you get to Vairão (option to
start in Vairão, shortening the day’s
stage to 33 km). After Vairão you’ll start
following rural roads and roman bridges
to Rates and then till the centennial city
of Barcelos, the city where your hotel is
located. Barcelos is a city worth visiting,
it has a 14th century bridge and the
old historic center still has the ancient
cobble stone pavement and plenty of
churches, houses and buildings from the
14th century onwards. The architectural
styles vary from the Manueline to the
neoclassic. Learn about the “rooster
legend” and why the rooster became
almost a symbol of the Portuguese.
Check in at Hotel Bagoeira in Barcelos
or the amazing Quinta do Convento da
Franqueira, a 16th century Franciscan
monastery now turned into a charming
guest house. Suggested restaurant for
dinner is Pedra Furada.
Hotel – Hotel Bagoeira or Quinta do
Convento da Franqueira (included in
Dinner – Pedra Furada (included in
Day 3:
Cycling the Camino: Barcelos – Ponte de
Lima (35km)
After breakfast you’ll start cycling the
Camino to Ponte de Lima, where you’ll
have the opportunity to see the changing
landscape to a more rural setting, going
through woodland areas, small villages
and churches in the Minho region till you
get to Ponte de Lima, the oldest village
in Portugal, sitting by the beautiful Lima
River. This village has recently submitted
its candidacy to UNESCO world heritage
site due to its rich cultural, environmental
and historic traditions. Don’t miss out the
handcraft works, the pastries and the
food. Check in at your hotel in Ponte de
Lima, at INLIME Hotel or Carmo’s House,
elected a Small Luxury Hotel of the World.
You shouldn’t miss a wine tasting of the
local “vinho verde” or green wine at our
suggested restaurant for dinner, Encanada
in Ponte de Lima. Check in at your hotel in
Ponte de Lima, at INLIME Hotel or Carmo’s
House, elected a Small Luxury Hotel of the
World.
Hotel – INLIMA Hotel & Spa or Carmo’s
House (included in “premium” option)
Restaurant – Encanada (included in
Day 4:
Cycling the Camino: Ponte de Lima - Tui
(40km)
After breakfast you’ll restart cycling the
Camino guided by the yellow arrows of
the pilgrims, the road marks of the Way
of St James, and our GPS. Today you’ll
have to tackle the Labruja climb, although
there’s the possibility to go around it,
this is the biggest challenge of your Way.
We’re still in the middle of the Minho
region, a place of lush green, woodlands
and forests, great restaurants and wine.
You’ll pass by Valença do Minho a fortified
city on the banks of the Minho River and
facing Spain. From the top of the gothic
and baroque architecture fortress you
can admire the scenery of this Minho area.
Cycling th camino, you’ll cross to Spain
using the old Eiffel inspired international
bridge and enjoy the old medieval
quarters of Tui, the Spanish city just
across the river from Valença, where your
hotel is located, the Parador de Tui.
Hotel – Parador de Tui
Restaurant – El Caballo Furado (included in
Day 5:
Cycling the Camino:Tui – Pontevedra (53km)
After breakfast and your first night in
Spain, you’ll probably notice that beyond
the language, all the costumes, traditions
and landscape are very similar to
Portugal, at least till Redondela, where
the Way approaches the beautiful coastal
area of Galicia, all the way till Pontevedra.
This is the city where your hotel for the
night is located and is also an important
maritime city in Galicia, with an elegant
historic center that boasts two major
monuments, the Basilica of Santa Maria
Maior and the church of La Peregrina.
Walk in the old town plazas and narrow
streets and enjoy the great seafood from
the estuary and Atlantic Ocean. Check in
at our hotel, Parador de Pontevedra.
Hotel – Parador de Pontevedra
Restaurant – Loaira (Included in the
premium option)
Day 6:
Cycling the Camino: Ponte Vedra - Padrón
(41km)
After breakfast you’ll continue your
pilgrimage feeling you’re already getting
close to Santiago. You’ll notice another
change in the landscape since you’ll be
abandoning the coast and returning to
inland Galicia, with its lush green woods
and forested areas. Your hotel of the
day is located in Padrón a village known
for being the cradle of Galicia and for its
Green Peppers, the Padrón Peppers. Take
some time to visit the village, climb to the
Santiaguiño do Monte lookout point, visit
the botanical gardens or Toxa waterfall
and taste the food, If you’re adventurous
and it’s in season try the Lamprea. Check
in at our Hotel Pazo de Lestrove or Os
Lambráns.
Hotel – Hotel Pazo de Lestrove or Os
Lambráns (included in “premium” option)
Restaurant - Chef Rivera restaurant
(included in “premium” option)
Day 7:
Cycling the Camino: Padrón – Santiago de
Compostela (26km)
After breakfast you’ll begin the last
stage of your Way of St. James. This will
be a small test to your will and tenacity
as the route starts going uphill almost
from the start. You’ll go through small
villages and churches with clear signs
that the end of the Way is near. When you
arrive visit the Santiago de Compostela
Cathedral, end point of your pilgrimage.
Compostela is a millennial city with places
and monuments that deserve a visit, such
as its plazas in the central area of the old
town, the narrow streets and traditional
markets. At the scheduled time we’ll pick
you up for the transfer to Porto airport.
Optionally you can stay in Santiago
de Compostela for the night, enjoying
the city, resting and relaxing from the
pilgrimage, and transfer to Porto the
following day.
Hotel – Capitol Boutique Hotel (optional)
Day to day

RIDE OVERVIEW
In this bike tour you will get to ride from the northern Silver Coast city of Alcobaça, with its
iconic Monastery, immerse in the medieval village of Óbidos and make your way towards
the south, discovering the piscatorial villages and amazing natural beauty of this coast. Ride
by Sintra and visit its UNESCO world heritage sites.
Ride from north to south, between two of the
most beautiful coastlines in the country
Bike tour
in the Silver
Coast OF
PORTUGAL

/ LEISURE
/ SILVER COAST
> Discover the Portuguese Silver
Coast, riding by the Atlantic
Ocean, starting in Alcobaça and
Óbidos and finishing in Sintra and
the oceanic retreat of Cascais.
> Visit the historical villages and
monuments of Óbidos, Sintra, the
Mafra Convent and Pena Palace,
all considered world heritage
sites by UNESCO.
> Taste the gastronomical
delicacies of this region, with
the highlight being the fresh fish
that is truly wonderful; we should
pair it with the region wines and
the local monastic pastries and
sweets;
> Relax in the historical Pousadas
and charm hotels, while you have
the Atlantic Ocean, an historical
castle or the Leiria pinewoods as
backdrop.
Historical
Charm
Big outdoors
Beach
Wine Country
Road
Mountain Bike
Couple
Group
HIGHLIGHTS
Duration
Tour Starts
Tour Ends
Difficulty
> Levels 2-3 (intermediate to expert)
Daily Km
Terrain type
> Rolling hills, Flat roads, Mountain Range
Bike type
Altimetry
( adapted to group)
BASIC INFO
7 days
6 nights

TOUR OPTIONS
Group size
Availability
Private tour option
Hotel type
Accomodation
Luggage transfer
Passenger transfer
Guidance type
Vehicle Support
Meals
Other experiences
Equipment
Rider Insurance
PRICES
Per rider
Single Supplement
Per non-cyclist
Group discounts
4 to 12 persons
Join an open date
Included
and Garmin GPS
Not included
Jersey included
€ 1 990
€ 500
20% discount
35% discount
25% discount
20% discount
with 24h assistance
No vehicle support
Not included
and Garmin GPS
Not included
Not included
Not included
€ 1 350
€ 500
Not available
35% discount
25% discount
20% discount
Not available
5 to 12persons
Join an open date
Some nights upgraded to 5 star and
charm hotels
Included
entry in national monuments
€ 2 990
€ 750
20% discount
35% discount
25% discount
20% discount
AVAILABLE OPEN
DATES IN 2017:
TOUR options
additional
information
NOT INCLUDED:
> Flights;
ADD-ONS:
Half-board:
ADDITIONAL NIGHTS:
for an additional 1 or 2 nights
before or after this tour.
On demand:
Extend your stay in Lisbon or
Sintra for an extra day before or
after this trip.
16 JUL > 22 JUL
EXTENDED STAY
IN LISBON/SINTRA:

Day 1:
Arrival in Lisbon, transfer to Alcobaça/
Sierra de Aires e Candeeiros
Pick up at the airport and transfer to
Sierra de Aires e Candeeiros, to your
hotel, Cooking and Nature Emotional
Hotel (premium option), in the middle
of this protected area, or Real Abadia
Velha, in Alcobaça, where you’ll find
one of the most magnificent gothic
monuments in the country. Free day to
rest or ride in the area.
Hotel - Cooking and Emotional Hotel
(included in the premium option) or Real
Abadia Velha
Restaurants - Cooking and Emotional
Hotel - (dinner included in “premium”
option)
Day 2:
Bike tour in the Silver Coast Portugal:
Serra de Aire e Candeeiros - Alcobaça -
Foz do Arelho - Óbidos
Start of your bike tour, towards
Alacobaça, where you can visit the city
center and monastery, before heading
to the coast line, by the amazing
beaches and bay of São Martinho do
Porto and the Óbidos lagoon at Foz do
Arelho. Reaching Óbidos, you’ll visit the
best conserved fortified city in Portugal
and one of the 7 wonders of Portugal.
Check in at the Pousada de Óbidos
historical hotel or Josefa D’Obidos Hotel.
Free day to visit Óbidos, nicknamed the
“village of queens”. Suggested dinner at a
typical restaurant in the city center.
Hotel – Pousada de Óbidos (included in
“premium” option) or Josefa D’Obidos
Hotel
Restaurants – Restaurant in Óbidos city
center (dinner included in “premium”
option)
Day 3:
Óbidos – Peniche - Vimeiro (variable
distance from 45 to 80 km)
the Silver Coast bike tour, towards
the piscatorial village of Peniche. Stop
at Baleal, an island curiously attached
to the mainland by a narrow piece
of land. Ride by the silver coast and
its beaches like Santa Catarina, Santa
Cruz and São Lourenço, entering
the world’s first surf reserve. Check
in at Areias do Seixo Eco Resort (
“premium” option) by the beach in
Santa Rita and relax at his amazing
location, or West Beach Hotel, at
Porto novo beach.
Hotel - Areias do Seixo ( “premium”
option) or West Beach Hotel
Restaurants - Areias do Seixo (dinner
included in the “premium” option)
Day 4:
Vimeiro - Santa Cruz - Ericeira
(variable distance from 45 to 80 km)
the Silver Coast bike tour, by the
balneary village of Santa Cruz, Praia
Azul and many others, as the cliffs
and Arribas of the region reveal
breathtaking views over the Atlantic
ocean. Check in at Hotel Vila Galé
Ericeira Hotel, by the beach.
Hotel - Vila Galé Ericeira Hotel
Restaurants – Marisqueira Mar à Vista
(dinner included in “premium” option)
Day 5:
Ericeira – Mafra – Sintra (variable
distance, from 55 to distance 65 km)
Silver Coast bike tour, from Ericeira
to Mafra, where you can visit the
National Palace and Convent,
masterpiece of the baroque from the
17th century. Afterwards, we’ll ride
by the ocean, towards Sintra, to the
Maçãs beach and climb towards the
historical enter, checking in at the
Sintra Boutique Hotel (included in the
“premium” option), right in front of
the old palace or the Casa do Valle a
few meters down the hill.
Hotels - Sintra Boutique Hotel
(“premium option) or Casa do Valle
Restaurants – Lawrence’s (dinner
Day 6:
Sintra - Cascais (variable distance, from
55 to distance 65 km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Start of your bike
tour, exploring the SIntra natural park,
on a ride by Palacio da Pena, Quinta
da Regaleira and the best landmarks
in the area. Ride towards Cabo da
Roca, Europe’s westernmost point and
amazing viewpoint and then towards
Cascais, a cosmopolitan maritime village
and one of the wealthiest municipalities
in Portugal,before riding back to your
hotel in Sintra
Hotels - Sintra Boutique Hotel (“premium
option) or Casa do Valle
Restaurants – Furnas do Guincho (dinner
Day 7:
Sintra – Transfer to Lisbon airport/hotel
Breakfast at the hotel. Go on a bike ride
during the morning or enjoy the Sintra’s
city center. Check-out at the hotel.
Transfer to Lisbon airport/hotel or stay
an extra day at Sintra.
Day to day

RIDE OVERVIEW
A Bike tour in the Azores archipelago voted best island destination of the world by National
Geographic and located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, halfway between Europe and the USA.
The 9 Azores Islands are the result of the outpouring of lava from the ocean floor, as it stands on the
ridge between the tectonic plates of Eurasia and North America. Its sub-tropical climate, evergreen
fields with luxuriant pastures, flowers, endemic flora and fauna make it a great destination for cycling
enthusiasts who want to embark in a challenging adventure in one of the most unique and quaint
destinations in the world. Cycling the island of São Miguel, the Azores’ biggest and most renowned
island, you’ll ride in immensely scenic and great condition asphalt roads, passing by extinct volcanoes,
lagoons, tropical forests, thermal and hot sulfur springs, climbing to viewpoints in Sete Cidades, Lagoa
do Fogo and relaxing in the best hotels and thermal resorts in São Miguel.
BIKE TOUR
IN AZORES
> CYCLING HOLIDAYS
IN SÃO MIGUEL
Cycling by São Miguel Island’s lagoons,
green fields, extinct volcanoes and thermal
hot springs is a once in a lifetime experience.
This Bike Tour in Azores is a great challenge
for nature loving cycling enthusiasts.

/ ALENTEJO
/ AZORES
NATURE
Charm
Big outdoors
Road
Couple
Group
HIGHLIGHTS
> Ride through the unspoilt natural
beauty of this “garden” that sits in
the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
Climb to the top of the volcanoes
to be amazed by views of the Fogo
and Sete Cidades lagoons. This
island of eternal green vegetation,
endemic flora and big ocean
mammals, some of which can only
be seen here in the Azores. These
include various unique species of
whales and plant life that attract
many zoologists, marine biologists
and botanists from all parts of the
world.
> Experience the tremendous
variety of landscape, from the mild
sunny beaches on the south coast,
the green pastures of the central
plateau, the rugged coastline of
the north, the sub-tropical forests,
the harsher volcano peaks of
Fogo and Sete Cidades, the sulfur
thermal hot springs, the tea
plantations, to the alpine views
inside the twin lagoons at Sete
Cidades.
Duration
Tour Starts
> Ponta Delgada Airport, São Miguel Island,
Azores
Tour Ends
> Ponta Delgada Airport, São Miguel Island,
Azores
Difficulty
> Levels 2-3 ( intermediate to expert)
daily km
Daily Km
> From 45 to 120 km ( adapted to group)
Terrain type
> ➢mountainous
Bike type
> road or hybrid bike available
Altimetry
> from 900 to 2000 meters daily
(adapted to group)
> Go on a whale watch tour, be
flabbergasted by the size and
majesty of sperm and blue whales,
walk the trails along the volcanoes,
the lagoons and hot springs,
surrounded by the deep blue
color of the ocean and the almost
fluorescent green of the pastures
and forested areas.
> With its trademark gastronomy,
based on tender meats and
stews, the amazing fresh fish and
seafood that are abundant in this
part of the Ocean, as well as the
surprisingly good white wines, local
cheese and sweet pastries
BASIC INFO
7 days
6 nights
Lagoa
dofogo
São
Miguel
Ponta Delgada
furnas
ribeira
grande nordeste

NOT INCLUDED:
> Flights;
Additional
info:
ADD-ONS:
Half-board:
Additional NIGHTS:
Extend your stay in Ponta
Delgada before or after
this tour.
AVAILABLE OPEN
DATES IN 2017:
On demand:
Extend your stay in Ponta Delgda
EXTENDED STAY
PONTA DELGADA:
06 AUG > 12 AUG
TOUR options
Duration
Tour Start
Tour End
Difficulty
Daily Km
Terrain type
Bike type
Altimetry
Group size
Availability
Private tour option
Hotel type
Acommodation
Luggage transfer
Passenger transfer
Guidance type
Vehicle Support
Meals
Other experiences
Equipment
Rider Insurance
PRICES
Per rider
Single Supplement
Per non-cyclist
Group discounts
TOUR OPTIONSG
7 days/ 6 nights
Ponta Delgada airport, São Miguel
Intermediate to Expert
From 45 to 120km
Hilly
Road bike
900 to 1500m (adapted to group)
Available everyday, on demand
Available everyday, on demand
All nights in 4 star, charm hotels
Shared double or twin room, breakfast included
Included everyday, between hotels
No vehicle support
Not included
Not included (optional)
Breakfast included
Not included
Not included
€ 1 350
€ 500
Not available
35%
25%
20%
Not available
7 days/ 6 nights
From 45 to 120km
Hilly
Road bike
4 to 12 persons
Join an open date
All nights in 4 star, charm hotels
Included
Breakfast included
Not included
Live Love Ride jersey included
€ 1 990
€ 500
Not available
35%
25%
20%
Not available
7 days/ 6 nights
From 45 to 120km
Hilly
Road bike
4 to 12 persons
Join an open date
All nights upgraded to 5 star, charm hotels
Included
Live Love Ride jersey, bib shorts and cycling cap included
€ 2 990
€ 750
Not available
35%
25%
20%
Not available

No guide; Portuguese cell-phone with
24h assistance
Breakfast, lunch and dinners included during
the tour (no drinks)
Visit to Gorreana tea plantation, visit to Furnas lagoon
and taste of the traditional Furnas Stew over lunch.

Day 1:
Arrival in Ponta Delgada airport
Pick up from the airport transfer
to Hotel Marina Atlântico, a 4 star
hotel overlooking the Ponta Delgada
bay with great views of the ocean,
or Azor Hotel, the only 5 star hotel
in the capital of the Azores. Set up
of the bikes, and private briefing for
the tour. Free afternoon to relax at
the hotel and visit Ponta Delgada.
Dinner suggested in downtown Ponta
Delgada.
Hotel – Hotel Marina Atlântico or Azor
Hotel
Restaurants – Restaurante São Pedro
(included in the premium option)
Day 2:
Bike tour in Azores
> Ride option 1: Ponta Delgada – Ribeira
Grande – Lagoa Fogo – Ponta Delgada (58km
– 1211m)
Breakfast at the hotel. Start of our ride
towards the dominating mountain at
the centre of the island. We start by
crossing to the North shore passing the
green pastures speckled with the ever-
present cows on our way to Ribeira
Grande. Stop at Santa Barbara beach
to enjoy a coffee and the views of the
ocean. Restart our ride and climb to
Lagoa do Fogo, noticing the scenery
change countless of times until we get
to the top and are able to overlook the
incredible crater lake of the volcano.
Ride back downhill to Lagoa and take
advantage of the flat sections along the
coast till Ponta Delgada. Dinner in Ponta
Delgada.
> Ride option 2: Ponta Delgada – Capelas
– Rabo de Peixe – Ribeira Grande – Ponta
Delgada (50km - 750m)
This ride will take us through the
center of the Island to the north coast,
climbing to Capelas and then riding
along the coast to Ribeira Grande. From
Ribeira Grande we’ll turn south as we
start tackling our second climb of the
day, reaching the coast ad rolling to
Ponta Delgada.
Hotel – Hotel Marina Atlântico or Azor Hotel
Restaurants – Alcides (included in the
premium option)
Day 3:
Bike Tour in Azores - Ride option 1: Ponta
Delgada – Lagoa 7 Cidades – Ponta Delgada
(65 km - 1250m)
ride, towards the magnificent Lagoa
das 7 cidades, a huge twin lake
situated in the crater of the dormant
volcano. We’ll ride 8 km along the
coast to approach the climb to the
volcano, it’s a solid 10km climb to
Vista do Rei, a spectacular viewpoint
over the twin lakes. From there we’ll
descend to the crater, crossing the
lakes and stopping for a coffee before
climbing again to the top of the crater
but on the western side. Our ride
continues along southern coast until
we reach Ponta Delgada again.
> Ride option 2: Ponta Delgada – Vista
do Rei – Ponta Delgada (42 km - 906m)
ride, towards the magnificent Lagoa
das 7 cidades, a huge twin lake
situated in the crater of the dormant
volcano. We’ll ride 8 km along the
coast to approach the climb to the
volcano, it’s a solid 10km climb to
Vista do Rei, a spectacular viewpoint
over the twin lakes. Return to Ponta
Delgada rolling downhill from the
viewpoint.
Hotel – Hotel Marina Atlântico or Azor
Hotel
Restaurants – A Tasca (included in the
premium option)
Day to Day

Day 4:
Bike Tour in Azores
> Ride option 1: Ponta Delgada – Lagoa -
Furnas (45 km – 1000m)
Breakfast at the hotel. Start of our
ride, towards the crater of Furnas.
We ride along the south coast of the
island; passing Vila Franco do Campo,
and stopping to taste its cheesecake,
as we gently climb to the Furnas
area. Once in Furnas we’ll enter the
cobblestones road along the beautiful
lake and admire the incredible scenery
of this area. Once past the lake area
we head to our hotel base for the next
few days. Here we’ll be able to relax in
the hot springs and amazing gardens
of the region before feasting on the
typical Furnas stew at our hotel.
> Ride option 2: Ponta Delgada – Ribeira
Grande – Monte Escuro – Furnas (52km -
1200m)
This route will take us instead along
the northern coast of the Island
through Ribeira Grande and going
through the Gorreana tea plantations
just before the climb to Furnas.
Hotel – Terra Nostra Garden Hotel or
Furnas Boutique Hotel Thermal and SPA
Restaurants – Terra Nostra Garden
Restaurant (included in the premium
option)
Day 5:
Bike Tour in Azores
> Ride option 1: Furnas – Povoação –
Nordeste – Furnas (75 km – 1865m)
loop ride along the eastern and
northern part of this green island. This
will be our longest ride. We’ll use the
scenic coastal road that contours the
island, along the windier and hilly but
also beautiful Nordeste coast. We’ll go
through Povoação, Água Retorta and
stop for a coffee at Nordeste, on the
northeastern tip of the island, noticing
the difference in the landscape, where
the coast gets a bit more rugged and
with the cliffs opening up to the sea.
As we turn south back to Furnas we
face our last climb of the day.
>Ride option 2: Furnas – Salto Cavalo –
Fenais Ajuda – Furnas (45km – 1100m)
Breakfast at the hotel. This is another
amazingly beautiful ride, this time
to Salto do Cavalo, one of the iconic
viewpoints of the island, overlooking
the Furnas crater, the lake and has a
magnificent view of the northeastern
part of the island. We start our ride
by warming up our legs in the Furnas
village to prepare the climb to Salto
do Cavalo, it’s a 9km climb with some
tough ramps along the way. It’s really
worthwhile and we’ll be rewarded with
a magnificent view! After feasting with
the views we’ll ride downhill to the
northern part of the Island and gently
turn south back to our hotel in Furnas.
> Optional rest day/ hiking day:
Take a day off from the bike and
explore Lagoa das Furnas on foot in
one of the many hiking trails you’ll find
by the lagoon. Take time to enjoy the
natural thermal SPA provided by the
sulfuric springs as well as the beautiful
gardens of your hotel.
Hotel – Terra Nostra Garden Hotel or
Furnas Boutique Hotel Thermal and
SPA
Restaurants – A Terra Fornaria (included
Day 6:
Bike Tour in Azores
> Ride option 1: Furnas – Gorreana – Ribeira
Grande – Ponta Delgada (47km – 950m)
Breakfast at the hotel, before out last
ride. Reverse route of Option 2 from
day 4, taking us to the North Coast
of the island, the tea plantations and
back through the central plateau to
Ponta Delgada.
> Ride option 2: Furnas – Ponta Garça
– Ponta Delgada (44km – 950m)
Breakfast at the hotel, before out last
ride. Leaving Furnas we climb towards
the South Coast where the road will
lead us to Ponta Garça, a small town
right be the ocean. We continue
to ride west along the coast going
through Vila Franca do Campo, where
we can stop to enjoy once more the
cheesecakes and a coffee. Having the
same western bearing we face our
last climb along Ribeira Chã, rolling
downhill to Lagoa and finally to Ponta
Delgada.
Hotel – Hotel Marina Atlântico or Azor Hotel
Restaurants – Anfiteatro (included in the
premium option)
Day 7:
Transfer to Ponta Delgada Airport
Breakfast at the hotel. Checkout and

Ride the sunniest region in Portugal in this
Algarve cycling camp and explore its car-free
roads, beaches, cliffs and great mountain ranges,
preparing your cycling season or that special
cycling sportive with your family or group. Join
us in February for a special edition of this cycling
camp, during the Volta ao Algarve UCI road race!
RIDE OVERVIEW
Ride by the beautiful Algarve beaches and its car-free countryside in this amazing Algarve
cycling camp, perfect for groups, teams and families. Enjoy your hotel, two steps from the
Salgados beach and ride the sunny roads of the Algarve every morning, climbing to regions
such as Fóia, Monchique, Barranco do Velho or cruising by the sea towards Burgau, Sagres and
several other local beaches. After your daily ride, enjoy your hotel’s pool, SPA, gym with your
group or family and experience the Salgados beach in all its sunny glory. Join us in February
for a special edition of this cycling camp, during the Volta ao Algarve UCI road race!
Algarve
CYCLING CAMP 2017

/ CYCLING CAMP;
/ Algarve
Cycling Camp
Beach
Road
GOURMET
Group
HIGHLIGHTS
Duration
date starts
> Available all year long, except July
and August
special date:
> 14th to 21st of February Algarve Cycling
Camp - Volta ao Algarve edition
Tour Starts
> Algarve, Portugal
Tour Ends
> Algarve, Portugal
ACCOMMODATION
> 6 nights in Salgados Palace 5 star hotel,
on a shared double room
> Customise your Algarve cycling
camp, to fit it for your group’s
experience and desires;
> Choose your preferred hotel
category from our hotel options in
Alvor beach, here you’ll be able to
enjoy with your family some of the
best Algarve beaches, gym, SPA
and other ammenities;
> Choose from several rides and
loops starting from your hotel
door, according to your skills and
experience, which will show you
the best mountain climbs, flat
roads or a mix of the two;
> Your cycling camp, your
choice - choose from Self-guided
experiences, daily guided bike
tours, support vehicle, road
bike rental - we provide all the
solutions for the best experience
possible.
BASIC INFO
7 days
6 nights
INCLUDED
> Transfer from Faro airport to hotel (start
of the experience) and from hotel to airport
(end of the experience);
> 6 nights in 4 or 5 stars hotel by the Alvor
beach, double accommodation with
breakfast included;
> Access to the hotel’s gym during your stay;
- Private briefing and bike fit upon your
arrival;
> Road book with suggestions of restaurants
and attractions during your tour;
> 1 Garmin cycling GPS with previously loaded
loops and tracks adapted to your riding
experience (1 GPS per 2 pax);
> Bike helmet and other gear (tire levers and
spares);
> Portuguese cell-phone for 24hour
assistance, GPS tracking and contact with the
local crew;
> Ride insurance (for accidents only);
NOT INCLUDED:
- Meals, except when specified (optional);
- Personal expenses
- Flights;
- Gratuities (optional);
IncluDED:

TOUR options
BIKE & GEAR RENTAL:
Scott Addict 20 or similar carbon road bike:
40€ /DAY, with Garmin GPS, bike helmet,
extra tube, tire levers, pump, tools & pedals included
TRANSFER FROM/TO LISBON:
Transfer from Lisbon airport or hotel
to Algarve ( on demand)
additional
information
SPECIAL
“VOLTA AO ALGARVE
CYCLING CAMP”:
14TH FEBRUARY > 21ST FEBRUARY
On demand:
Extend your stay in Algarve for an
extra day before or after this trip.
EXTENDED STAY IN ALGARVE:
Duration
Tour Start
Tour End
Difficulty
Daily Km
Terrain type
Bike type
Altimetry
Group size
Availability
Private tour option
Hotel type
Acommodation
Luggage transfer
Passenger transfer
Guidance type
Vehicle Support
Meals
Rider Insurance
Other info
Per non-cyclist
Group discounts
TOUR OPTIONSG
7 days/6 nights
Salgados Beach, Algarve
Adapted to the group
50km to 150km
Mountainous sections, rolling hills, flat sections
Road Bike
400m to 1500m
Minimum of 2 pax.
All year long, except July and August
Yes
4 or 5 star hotels
Included
Transfer from Faro airport to hotel and back
Not guided
Not included
Not included
During the rides, for accidents only
10% Discount
Special discounts for cycling clubs
7 days/6 nights
Adapted to the group
50km to 150km
Mountainous sections, rolling hills, flat sections
Road Bike
400m to 1500m
Minimum of 4 pax.
All year long, except July and August
Yes
4 or 5 star hotels
Included
Transfer from Faro airport to hotel and back
Daily guided bike tours, with local guides
Fully Supported
ZipVit nutrition and hydration available daily;
During the rides, for accidents only
10% Discount
Special discounts for cycling clubs
Self Guided Pro team option
Access to hotel’s gym during stay;
Private briefing and bike fit upon arrival
Access to hotel’s gym during stay;
Private briefing and bike fit upon arrival

After the arrival in Faro airport, you
will be transferred to Alvor, in the
Algarve. Private briefing and bike fit
will take place at your hotel; choose
from a 4 to 5 star hotel right by the
beach. Enjoy your daily rides, that
are designed according to your
pace and experience. Relax during
the afternoon, enjoying your hotel’s
amenities or the Alvor beach. At the
end of your cycling camp, pick-up
and transfer to Faro airport will occur
during your final day.
Here are some options for your
rides in the Algarve, during
your Algarve Cycling Camp:
Day 1:
Arrival in Faro airport, Transfer to
Salgados beach
Pick up from the airport for a 1
hour transfer to Salgados. Check
in at your hotel. Free afternoon
to relax at the hotel.
Hotel – Salgados Palace Hotel;
Day 2:
Algarve Cycling Camp - daily ride
example:
Serra de Monchique ride – climb
to Fóia:
Ride up to the Algarve’s highest
peak, the Fóia, in the Monchique
range, at 739 meters, and enjoy
the amazing view over the
region. This is the “Volta ao
Algarve” queen stage, and a great
challenge for intermediate riders,
in the quiet and car-free roads of
the Algarve country side. Choose
from options 1 (40km, towards
Fóia, with pick-up) or 2 (90km,
towards Fóia and back).
Day 3:
example:
Sagres ride – ride to the
southernmost point of Portugal:
Ride to Sagres and Cape São
Vicente and enjoy the amazing
view in the southernmost point
of Portugal. Riding by Luz and
Burgau, you’ll enjoy this ride
by the Algarve’s cliffs and quiet
east side beaches. Choose
from options 1 (75km, towards
Sagres, with pick-up) or 2 (150km,
towards Sagres and back).
Day 4:
example:
Marmelete:
Ride up to Marmelete and enjoy
the great descent towards the
vicentina coast, cycling by the
country side and the typical and
beautiful Aljezur and its castle.
75km, towards Marmelete and
back.
Day 5:
example:
Lighthouses and piscatory
villages of Ferragudo:
Ride to praia da Rocha, towards
the lighthouses and cliffs of the
Ferragudo area, discovering the
piscatory villages of the area. A
beautiful ride, with rolling hills by
the cliffs of the Algarve beaches.
53km ride, towards Carvoeiro
and back.
Day 6:
example:
Silves and Odelouca:
Ride towards Silves, former capital
of the Algarve and the city with
greatest historical importance in the
area, and then around Odelouca, by
the car-free roads of this mountain
range. Opt for ride 1 (60km, towards
São Bartolomeu de Messines, with
pick-up) or ride 2 (120km, towards
São Marco da Serra and back).
Day 7:
Last day: Transfer back to Faro airport
Check out and transfer to Faro
airport.
Day to day

Douro
Granfondo
2017
Ride with more than 2000 participants in the world’s
first demarcated wine region.
RIDE OVERVIEW
Discover the UNESCO world heritage Douro region in this extended weekend, while
challenging yourself in the Douro Granfondo, one of Portugal’s most amazing road cycling
competitions, with the most breath-taking landscapes. Enjoy an amazing cycling weekend
relaxing in a charming wine hotel and experience the tradition, culture and wine tasting
experiences that make up the Douro.

INCLUDED
> Registration for the Douro Granfondo
Cycle Sportive (Minifondo, Granfondo or
MedioFondo distance)*;
> Transfers from/to Hotel to the competition
and to/from all experiences during your stay;
> Transfer from/to Porto/Lisbon airport/hotel
to Peso da Régua, Douro *;
> 2 nights in wine hotel in Peso da Régua,
double accommodation, with breakfast
included, at the charming Quinta do Vallado,
right next to the race start;
> 2 dinners at Quinta do Vallado, suited for
cyclists;
> Private briefing, one day before the event,
by experienced local riders;
> Mechanical bike support on the previous
days to the race, with bike fit and bike
assembly;
> Nutrition and hydration during all bike rides;
> Wine tasting experience; - Visit to a local
wine farm*;
> Up to two bike rides in the Douro region,
discovering iconic view points and wine
farms;
> Live Love Ride jersey*;
* Only Included in the "premium" option
NOT INCLUDED:
> Bike rental (optional);
> Meals, except when specified (optional);
> Flights;
Duration
3 days
IncluDED:BASIC INFO
2 nights
Date starts
> 5th of May for a 3 day experience
Date ENDS
> 7th May
DuraTION
> 3 days/ 2 nights
Tour Starts
> Peso da Régua, Douro
Tour ENDS
> Peso da Régua, Douro
Accommodation
> 2 nights in Quinta do Vallado, on a shared
double room
/ SPECIAL EVENT;
/ GRANFONDO;
/ DOURO
Cyclosportive
Wine country
Granfondo
Nature
Road
Gourmet
Boat ride
Group
Take part in the Douro
Grandondo or Mediofondo
sportive and take part of
Portugal’s biggest road
cycling event;
> Enjoy the Pro treatment in
the competition with access
to private briefing, after race
massage, mechanical assistance
before, transfers to/and from
hotels and ground support for a
perfect race;
> Accommodation in a wine
hotel near the start of the
race, with breakfast included,
in where you’ll get to visit wine
cellars and taste amazing wines
from the Douro;
> Get to know this amazing
region and enjoy other
great bike rides in the
Douro, as long as other
experiences to enrich your stay,
like wine tastings, visit to wine
farms or boat rides in the Douro;
HIGHLIGHTS

Duration
Tour Start
Tour End
Difficulty
Daily Km
Terrain type
Bike type
Altimetry
Group size
Availability
Private tour option
Hotel type
Acommodation
Event registration
Luggage transfer
Passenger transfer
Guidance type
Vehicle Support
Meals
Other experiences
Equipment
Rider Insurance
Per non-cyclist
Group discounts
TOUR OPTIONSG
3 Days / 2 Nights
Peso da Régua, Douro
112 to 162km
Mixed
Road Bike
2100 to 3200m
4 to 12
This date only
Not available
Wine and charm hotel
Not included
Guided
Included
2 dinners
Not included
Not included
20%
30%
25%
20%
5%
3 Days / 2 Nights
112 to 162km
Mixed
Road Bike
2100 to 3200m
4 to 12
This date only
Not available
Wine and charm hotel
Included
Included
Included
Guided
Included
2 dinners
Wine tasting experience and visit to vineyards
Jersey included
20%
30%
25%
20%
5%
This is a three day cycling experience
TOUR options
3 DAYS EXPERIENCE 3 DAYS PREMIUM EXPERIENCE
Bike & Gear rental:
40€ /day, with Garmin GPS, bike helmet,
extra tube, tire levers, pump, tools & pedals
included
Transfer from/to Porto:
Transfer from Porto airport or hotel to Peso
da Régua on the 5th of May
Transfer from Peso da Régua to Porto
airport or hotel on the 5th of May
65€ per guest
Transfer from/to Lisbon:
Transfer from Porto airport or hotel to Peso
da Régua on the 7th May
Transfer from Peso da Régua to Porto airport
or hotel on the 7th of May
140€ per guest
Half-board:
Selected dinner, at the hotel (3 days
experience, 2 meals):
80€, no drinks included;
additional
information
5 MAY > 07 MAy
Extend your stay in Porto or
Peso da Régua for an extra day
before or after this trip.
EXTENDED STAY
IN PORTO/RÉGUA:
On demand
DATES :

Day 1, Friday, 05th of May:
Arrival in Peso da Régua
Peso da Régua, Douro ( included in
the “premium” option). Arrival at
Quinta do Vallado. Rental bikes will
be fitted during the afternoon and
mechanics will setup the guests’
own bikes. Free day to visit Régua
or optional guided bike tour by
the Douro valley. Porto de Honra,
followed by Dinner at Quinta do
Vallado.
Hotel: Quinta do Vallado
Day 2, Saturday, 06th of May:
Douro Granfondo Cycling camp:
Peso da Régua, guided road bike tour,
wine tasting and visit to vineyard.
Breakfast at the hotel. Guided road
bike tour in the Douro region during
the morning, starting from the hotel,
to visit some of the most amazing
viewpoints in the area in Tabuaço
and Adorigo. In the afternoon, visit
to a local vineyard with wine tasting
experience ( included in the premium
option). Dinner at Quinta do Vallado
and debrief of the Douro Granfondo.
Day 3, Sunday, 07th of May:
Race day
Breakfast at the hotel and checkout.
Ride/transfer to the start of the race
venue. After race, enjoy the pasta
party at the event and ride/transfer
back to the hotel. Transfer back
to Porto airport ( included in the
“premium” option).
DAY TO DAY :

Join us at the Gerês Granfondo, a cycle sportive held in
the only national park in Portugal, the luxurious and vast
Peneda-Gerês park.
RIDE OVERVIEW
This is a three day experience for those who want to ride one of the most iconic regions
in Portugal, the Gerês National park, alongside more than 1500 participants in one of the
biggest amateur road cycling events of Portugal, the Gerês Granfondo! Choose between the
Medio or Granfondo according to your experience and enjoy a great cycling weekend with
guided bike tours in the region, excellent accommodation the region's most charming hotel,
the Pousada do Gerês. Enjoy your race with Pro cyclist like amenities.
Gerês
Granfondo
2017

INCLUDED
> Registration for the Gerês Granfondo
> Transfer from/to Porto airport/hotel to
Gerês *;
> 2 nights in wine hotel in Pousada do Gerês-
Caniçada, double accommodation, with
breakfast included;
> 2 dinners at Pousada do Gerês-Caniçada,
suited for cyclists;
assembly;
> 4*4 visit to the best spots in Gerês national
park*;
> Up to two bike rides in the Gerês region,
discovering iconic view points;
* Only Included in the "premium" option
NOT INCLUDED:
> Flights;
Duration
3 days
IncluDED:BASIC INFO
2 nights
Date starts
> 9th JUNE
Date ENDS
> 11th of JUNE
DuraTION
> 3 days/ 2 nights
Tour Starts
> GERÊS, Portugal
Tour ENDS
> GERÊS, Portugal
Accommodation
> 2 nights in POUSADA DA CANIÇADA
hotel, on a shared double room
/ SPECIAL EVENT;
/ GRANFONDO;
/ GERÊS.
Cyclosportive
Granfondo
Road
Gourmet
Group
Take part in the Gerês Grandondo,
Mediofondo or Minifondo
sportive and the only natural
park of Portugal.
this amateur competition with
access to private briefing,
mechanical assistance, transfers to/
and from hotels and ground support
for a perfect race;
> Accommodation in a charming
wine hotel near the start of
the race, the fabulous Pousada
do Gerês-Caniçada, with breakfast
included, overlooking the Caniçada
dam in the Cavado River
region and enjoy other great
bike rides in the Gerês National
park, as well as other experiences to
enrich your stay;
HIGHLIGHTS
vieira
do Minho
Barragem
da caniçada
vila
do gerês
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QÑÓŌrQÑŒA
ŎÑAŔÔQÔŎÑA
ÒÔŖês

Duration
Tour Start
Tour End
Difficulty
Daily Km
Terrain type
Bike type
Altimetry
Group size
Availability
Private tour option
Hotel type
Acommodation
Event registration
Luggage transfer
Passenger transfer
Guidance type
Vehicle Support
Meals
Other experiences
Equipment
Rider Insurance
Per non-cyclist
Group discounts
TOUR OPTIONSG
3 Days / 2 Nights
Caniçada, Gerês
Caniçada, Gerês
90 to 163km
Mountainous
Road Bike
1900 to 2700m
4 to 12
This date only
Not available
Charm hotel
No
Guided
Included
2 dinners at Pousada da Caniçada
Not included
Not included
20%
30%
25%
20%
5%
3 Days / 2 Nights
Caniçada, Gerês
Caniçada, Gerês
90 to 163km
Mountainous
Road Bike
1900 to 2700m
4 to 12
This date only
Not available
Charm hotel
Included
Included
Included
Guided
Included
2 dinners at Pousada da Caniçada
4*4 tour in Gerês national park
Jersey included
20%
30%
25%
20%
5%
TOUR options
Bike & Gear rental:
included
Transfer from/to PORTO:
Transfer from Porto airport or hotel to Gerês
( on demand)
additional
information
09TH JUNE > 11TH JUNE
Extend your stay in GERÊS
for an extra day before or
after this trip.
EXTENDED STAY
IN GERÊS:
On demand
DATES :

Day 1, Friday, 9th of June:
Arrival in Gerês - Pousada da Caniçada
Caniçada, Gerês (included in the
“premium” option). Arrival at
Pousada da Caniçada. Rental bikes
will be fitted during the afternoon
and mechanics will setup the
guests’ own bikes. Free day to
visit Caniçada/Vieira do Minho or
optional guided bike tour by the
Gerês National Park. Dinner at the
Pousada.
Hotel: Pousada da Caniçada-Gerês
Day 2, Saturday, 10th of June:
Gerês Granfondo Cycling camp:
Gerês national park, guided road bike tour
and 4*4 tour to gerês waterfalls
bike tour in the Gerês national park
during the morning, starting from
the hotel, to visit some of the most
amazing viewpoints in the area. In the
afternoon, 4*4 tour to some of the
best waterfalls and wonders of this
unique national park ( included in the
premium option). Dinner at Pousada
Day 3, Sunday, 11th of June:
Race day
DAY TO DAY :

RIDE OVERVIEW
This is a three day experience for those who want to ride in one of the most iconic cities in
Portugal, alongside more than 1500 participants in one of the biggest amateur road cycling
events of Portugal, the Porto Granfondo! Choose between the Mini, Medio or Granfondo
according to your experience and enjoy a great cycling weekend of guided bike tours in the
region, excellent accommodation in one of the cities best hotels and mix a weekend city trip
with one of the best cycling events in Portugal!
Porto
Granfondo
2017
Join us at the Porto Granfondo, a cycle sportive held
in the UNESCO world heritage city of Porto, starting
and ending at the Douro riverbanks.

INCLUDED
> Transfer from/to Porto airport/hotel to
Vinnci Porto hotel *;
> 2 nights in wine hotel in Vinnci Porto hotel,
double accommodation, with breakfast
included, right next to the race start;
> 2 dinners at Vinnci Porto hotel, suited for
cyclists;
assembly;
> Porto walking tour - discover the hidden
alleys, stairways and treasures of this iconic
city*;
> Up to two bike rides in the Porto region,
discovering iconic view points;
* Only Included in the “premium” option
NOT INCLUDED:
> Flights;
Duration
3 days
IncluDED:BASIC INFO
2 nights
Date starts
> 22nd September
Date ENDS
> 24th of september
DuraTION
> 3 days/ 2 nights
Tour Starts
> Porto, Portugal
Tour ENDS
> Porto, Portugal
Accommodation
> 2 nights in Vincci Porto hotel, on a
shared double room
/ SPECIAL EVENT;
/ GRANFONDO;
/ PORTO.
Take part in the Porto Grandondo,
Mediofondo or Minifondo
sportive and ride in one of the
best European destinations of
2017, the city of Porto.
> Take part in the Porto
Granfondo or Mediofondo
cycle sportive and ride in
Portugal’s second biggest city, by the
margins of the Douro river.
this amateur competition with
access to private briefing,
mechanical assistance, transfers to/
and from hotels and ground support
for a perfect race;
> Accommodation in a charming
hotel near the start of the
race, the fabulous Vinnci Porto
hotel, with breakfast included,
overlooking the Douro river;
region and enjoy other great
bike rides in the surroundings
of Porto, as well as other
experiences to enrich your stay;
HIGHLIGHTS
vila
nova
de gaia
Cyclosportive
Granfondo
Road
Gourmet
Group
URBAN

Duration
Tour Start
Tour End
Difficulty
Daily Km
Terrain type
Bike type
Altimetry
Group size
Availability
Private tour option
Hotel type
Acommodation
Event registration
Luggage transfer
Passenger transfer
Guidance type
Vehicle Support
Meals
Other experiences
Equipment
Rider Insurance
Per non-cyclist
Group discounts
TOUR OPTIONSG
3 Days / 2 Nights
Porto
Porto
90 to 140km
Mixed
Road Bike
1900 to 2700m
4 to 12
This date only
Not available
4 star, sophisticated hotel
Not included
Guided
Included
2 dinners at the hotel
Not included
Not included
20%
30%
25%
20%
5%
3 Days / 2 Nights
Porto
Porto
90 to 140km
Mixed
Road Bike
1900 to 2700m
4 to 12
This date only
Not available
4 star, sophisticated hotel
Included
Included
Included
Guided
Included
2 dinners at the hotel
Guided walking tour of Porto
Jersey included
20%
30%
25%
20%
5%
TOUR options
Bike & Gear rental:
included
Transfer from/to LISBON:
Transfer from Lisbon airport or hotel to Porto
(on demand)
additional
information
22 September > 24 September
Extend your stay in Porto
for an extra day before or
after this trip.
EXTENDED STAY
IN PORTO:
On demand
DATES :

Day 1, Friday,
22nd of September:
Arrival in Porto - Vinnci Porto
hotel ( included in the “premium”
option). Arrival at Vinnci Porto.
Rental bikes will be fitted during the
afternoon and mechanics will setup
the guests’ own bikes. Free day to
visit Porto or optional guided bike
tour by city, at afternoon. Dinner at
the hotel.
Hotel: Vinnci Porto
Day 2, Saturday,
23rd of September:
Porto Granfondo Cycling camp: Porto - Ria
de Aveiro bike tour and guided walking
tour of the city.
bike tour towards Espinho and Ria de
Aveiro during the morning, starting
from the hotel, on a beautiful oceanic
ride. In the afternoon, guided walking
tour in the city of Porto ( included in
the premium option). Dinner at hotel
DAY TO DAY :

DAY 3, SUNDAY,
24TH OF September:
Race day

GetintouchandplanyourdreamrideinPortugal:
PEDRO ROCHA
T: (00351) 935 094 597
pedro.rocha@liveloveride.pt
Skype: pedro.santos.oliveira.rocha
RICARDO COSTA
T:(00351) 916 055 856
ricardo.costa@liveloveride.pt
Skype: iricccardo

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