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Road Cycling Holiday in Monchique
Embark on a road cycling holiday in Monchique, where you can tackle the exhilarating climbs of Foia and Picota, surrounded by stunning vistas and lush landscapes that push your boundaries and invigorate your spirit. #Lovevelo #LoveCycling #Ridefurther
Cycling Holidays in Monchique
What to Expect on This Trip
- Monchique’s Road Cycling Haven. The Monchique Hills in Portugal offer a paradise for road cyclists, with quiet roads and spectacular views over the Algarve.
- The Foia Climb. Tackle the iconic ascent to Foia, the highest peak in the Algarve, featuring steady gradients and breathtaking panoramas.
- Rolling Terrain. Explore the undulating hills with smooth roads, perfect for testing your endurance and enjoying the natural beauty.
- Cork Forest Routes. Cycle through lush cork oak forests, discovering the unique landscape and peaceful ambiance of Monchique.
- Charming Villages. Stop in quaint mountain villages for traditional Portuguese hospitality and delicious local treats like honey and medronho.
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You have the power to book the best bikes to tackle the Monchique mountains. From full carbon with disc brakes and DI2s to e-bikes, book online or make an enquiry with us.
You have the power to book your airport transfers, arriving and departing at any time. Book online or make an enquiry with us.
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A Typical Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive into Faro and you will be picked up and taken to the foot of the Monchique mountains. We have a variety of accommodation for you to choose from, different models of bike and holiday dates and times to suit you.
Day 2
The Serra de Monchique mountain range offers some of the best climbing in Portugal. The most famous climb Foia which at 902m, offers scenic views over the Atlantic, the Serra da Arrabida in the north and Cape St.Vincent to the west. We highly recommend riding out through the mountains today to get a taste of some stunning and very quiet roads.
Foia is the highest climb in the Monchique mountainsDay 3
Today you will cycle to the west of the country towards the coast through the towns of Marmelete and Aljezur, which are decorated with beautiful whitewashed houses. At the coast you will reach a gorgeous beach named "Praia de Monte Clérigo". Stop for a break here, enjoy a pastel del nata and dip your toes in the water. You only have one real climb today which is a small 8.5% for a few kilometres, although there are quite a few long drags to get into your rhythm.
Day 4
You can get a long distance day in today by riding a loop to Portimao. The ride from Monchique to Portimao is almost falt or downhill all the way. You will cycle through the city then onward to Beach Tres Irmaos. Enjoy lunch on the beach before an ascent up towards Marmelete with a gentle climb for 13.7km. You will ride back through incredibly quiet roads and picturesque views over vineyards and glorious countryside.
Day 5
Today you will be taken back to Faro airport but remember, our trips are entirely tailor made and bespoke so this itinerary can be altered in any way you want.
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What our Cyclists Say
Awesome customer Service like it used to be. When planning my husband's 50th birthday and knowing very little about cycling I decided to try Love Velo and I can't recommend them, and the service I've received from James Danvers highly enough.
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I booked through Love Velo because the reviews were so good. I wasn't disappointed. Right from my first contact with LV they were easy to talk to and although I dithered (my first cycling trip abroad) they didn't press me. When I eventually confirmed my booking they took care of everything.
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Everything about Love Velo has been faultless. From the initial notification of them teaming up with Le Col and to the pricing being unbelievable and then the customer service, top class. James, if all the staff are as attentive to every detail as you are then everyone will be as lucky as I have been. 100% at some point, hopefully in the near future I will be booking again with you guys. Thank you again
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