From the Provence of the Popes to the Luberon – Self-guided
Duration: 8 days and 7 nights
Starting from
per person
Duration
12 nights
Level
3 - Moderate - hilly, sometimes mountainous - 50 to 80 km
Your journey begins on the west coast in the peaceful Alentejo region, nicknamed "the breadbasket" because of its many golden fields. You drive south through the immense Southwest Alentejo and Costa Vicentina Natural Park, passing through Vila Nova de Milfontes and its popular beach. With its white houses and quiet streets, the typical village of Aljezur welcomes you to the Algarve.
From there, you descend to Sagres, a surfer's town, and Cape Saint Vincent with its 200-meter-high cliffs. On the south coast, you enter the liveliest part of the Algarve, where Portimão and one of Portugal's most famous beaches, Praia da Rocha, are worthy representatives.
You'll round off this sunny break in the Vale do Guadiana Natural Park, then head to São Domingos and its ancient and majestic open-pit mine. You'll understand why this coastline is so popular!
With the Self-guided option, enjoy your stay however you want, in complete independence. We give you the itinerary, book your accommodation, and the rest is up to you!
transfer between the airport and the hotel, at the destination, on arrival and departure;
12 nights in a two- to four-star hotel, double occupancy;
12 breakfasts and 1 dinner;
Not included: air transportation for the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle; equipment such as bicycles; the presence of a guide; mechanical assistance and access to a support vehicle; costs in the event of mechanical or physical problems; protection under the Travel Agents Customer Compensation Fund (FICAV), i.e., $1 per $1,000 and applicable discounts.
transfer between the airport and the hotel, at the destination, on arrival and departure;
12 nights in a two- to four-star hotel, double occupancy;
12 breakfasts and 1 dinner;
Not included: air transportation for the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle; equipment such as bicycles; the presence of a guide; mechanical assistance and access to a support vehicle; costs in the event of mechanical or physical problems; protection under the Travel Agents Customer Compensation Fund (FICAV), i.e., $1 per $1,000 and applicable discounts.
Lisbon Airport
Lisbon Airport
Route rating: 3+
Moderately difficult route: hilly, sometimes mountainous; 50 to 80 km.
Lisbon Airport
Lisbon Airport
Route rating: 3+
Moderately difficult route: hilly, sometimes mountainous; 50 to 80 km.
Discover the elevation changes along this route and plan your upcoming trip with all the necessary information. Please note that elevation changes are provided for informational purposes only and may not always reflect the actual conditions on the ground.
Day 1
Arrival in Lisbon and transfer to Vila Nova de Milfontes (3.5 hours).
Day 2
Free day or loop via Ribeira da Azenha, Sonega, Cercal. Option via Sol Posto, Campihas Dam (27 or 39 miles).
Day 3
Free day or loop via Cercal, São Luís. Option via Colos, Reliquias (25 or 50 miles).
Day 4
Vila Nova de Milfontes, Cabo Sardão Cavaleiro, Zambujeira do Mar, Odeceixe, Rogil, Aljezur. Option via Praia de Odeceixe (72 to 83 km)
Day 5
Free day or loop via Arrifana, Rogil, (Carrascalinho, Aljezur. Option via Fortaleza da Arrifana, Praia da Amoreira (45 to 63 km).
Day 6
Aljezur, Carrapateira, Vila do Bispo, Raposeira, Hortas do Tabual, Figueira, Salema, Burgau, Luz, Lagos. Option via Zavial, Ponta da Piedade (42 to 49 miles).
Day 7
Free day or loop via Luz, Burgau, Barão de São Miguel, Barão de São João, Caldeiroa. Option via Salema, Budens, Barrancão, (38 to 59 km)
Day 8
Lagos, Odiáxere, Arão, Figuera, Portimão. Option via Casais, Montes de Cima (28 or 36 miles).
Day 9
Free day or loop via Valverde, Montes de Cima, Monchique, Alferce, Porto de Lagos (25 or 46 miles).
Day 10
Portimão, Lagoa, Algós, Tunes, Paderne, Vale de Judeu, Almancil, Faro (50 miles).
Day 11
Free day or loop via Santa Barbara de Nexe, Aportel, Javail, São Brás de Aportel, Estoi, Conceiçao (52 to 75 km).
Day 12
Transfer from Faro to Lisbon (3 hours).
Day 13
Transfer to Lisbon Airport and return to Montreal.
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