You set the pace
Portugal is a cycling paradise! To enjoy your vacation at your own pace and fully appreciate the endless beaches and charming historic villages, we propose travelling to the Algarve in the off-season. Physical exertion and urban fun can be combined at will, since your itinerary has been divided into four stopover cities. You will spend one to two days in each, in addition to having the choice of an optional loop on the second day. Besides Aljezur, Sagres and Portimão, you will stay in Faro, whose walled old town is well worth the visit, as is the Ria Formosa lagoon, a nature reserve stretching over 17,000 hectares. Wrap up your trip with a few free hours in Lisbon and you have a fascinating program tailored to your needs.
Trip length: 9 days / 8 nights
Level of difficulty:
3+ 
General Conditions
Options for serving you better
Delayed departure or return, single occupancy, travel insurance, bike rental (for several destinations) and much more: ask our consultants!
From day to day
Short route : 190 km • Long route: 440 km
Day 1 - Arrival in Lisbon and transfer to Aljezur (3.5 hrs).
Day 2 - Free day or looped route via Praia da Arrifana (28 km) or Marmelete (48 to 78 km).
Day 3 -Aljezur, Carrapateira, Vila do Bispo, Sagres (46 to 75 km).
Day 4 - Sagres, Vila do Bispo, Figueira, Salema, Burgau, Lagos, Odiáxere, Portimão (62 to 67 km)
Day 5 - Free day or looped route via Montes de Cima, Monchique, Alferce, Porto de Lagos. Looped route around beaches via São Vicente (43 to 75 km).
Day 6 - Portimão, Lagoa, Algós, Tunes, Paderne, Vale de Judeu, Almancil, Faro (82 km).
Day 7 - Free day or looped route via Santa Barbara de Nexe, Aportel, Javail, São Brás de Aportel, Estoi, Conceiçao (30 to 71 km).
Day 8 - Transfer from Faro to Lisbon (3 hrs).
Day 9 - Transfer to Lisbon airport and flight back to Montréal.
Elevation Profile
Day 1 - Arrival in Lisbon and transfer to Aljezur (3.5 hrs).
Day 2 - Free day or looped route via Praia da Arrifana (28 km) or Marmelete (48 to 78 km).
Day 3 -Aljezur, Carrapateira, Vila do Bispo, Sagres (46 to 75 km).
Day 4 - Sagres, Vila do Bispo, Figueira, Salema, Burgau, Lagos, Odiáxere, Portimão (62 to 67 km)
Day 5 - Free day or looped route via Montes de Cima, Monchique, Alferce, Porto de Lagos. Looped route around beaches via São Vicente (43 to 75 km).
Day 6 - Portimão, Lagoa, Algós, Tunes, Paderne, Vale de Judeu, Almancil, Faro (82 km).
Day 7 - Free day or looped route via Santa Barbara de Nexe, Aportel, Javail, São Brás de Aportel, Estoi, Conceiçao (30 to 71 km).
Day 8 - Transfer from Faro to Lisbon (3 hrs).
Day 9 - Transfer to Lisbon airport and flight back to Montréal.
Elevation Profile
The package includes:
- round-trip air transportation for passenger, baggage and bicycle with Air Transat;
- transfer between airport and hotel;
- 8 nights in two to four-star hotels (double occupancy);
- 8 breakfasts and 2 evening meals;
- bus transfer on day 8;
- baggage transportation (one bag per person, 20-kg maximum);
- mechanical assistance and access to a relief vehicle;
- daily route plans and GPX datas;
- taxes;
- protection from the Compensation Fund for Customers of Travel Agents (CFCTA) $ 3.50 per $ 1,000 starting November 1, 2021.
Start/Finish: Montréal-Trudeau/Lisbon > Lisbon/Montréal-Trudeau
From 12 to 20 cyclists, accompanied by our guide.
Price of land portion of trip (taxes included): price to be announced for 2022
Package excluding air transportation for passenger and bicycle.
Bike rentals available. Additional charge.