Starting at
per person
Duration
12 nights
Level
3 - Moderate - hilly, sometimes mountainous - 50 to 80 km
Your journey begins on the west coast in the tranquil Alentejo region, nicknamed “the breadbasket” because of its many golden fields. You’ll head south through the vast Southwest Alentejo and Costa Vicentina Natural Park, passing through Vila Nova de Milfontes and its popular tourist beach. With its white houses and quiet streets, the typical village of Aljezur welcomes you to the Algarve.
From there, you head down to Sagres, a surfer’s town, and Cape St. Vincent, with its 200-meter-high cliffs. On the south coast, you enter the liveliest part of the Algarve, best represented by Portimão and one of Portugal’s most famous beaches, Praia da Rocha.
You’ll round out this sunny getaway in the Vale do Guadiana Natural Park, then head to São Domingos and its ancient, majestic open-pit mine. You’ll see why this coast is so popular!
With the Self-guided option, enjoy your trip at your own pace and on your own terms. We’ll provide you with the itinerary and book your accommodations—the rest is up to you!
transportation between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the way there and on the way back;
12 nights in a two- to four-star hotel, based on double occupancy;
12 breakfasts and 1 dinner;
Not included: airfare for the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle; equipment, such as the bicycle; the services of a guide; mechanical repairs and access to a support vehicle; expenses in the event of a mechanical or physical mishap; coverage under the Travel Agents’ Client Compensation Fund (FICAV), i.e., $1 per $1,000 and its applicable discount.
transportation between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the way there and on the way back;
12 nights in a two- to four-star hotel, based on double occupancy;
12 breakfasts and 1 dinner;
Not included: airfare for the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle; equipment, such as the bicycle; the services of a guide; mechanical repairs and access to a support vehicle; expenses in the event of a mechanical or physical mishap; coverage under the Travel Agents’ Client Compensation Fund (FICAV), i.e., $1 per $1,000 and its applicable discount.
Lisbon Airport
Lisbon Airport
Route rating: 3+
Moderate-difficulty route: hilly, sometimes mountainous; 50 to 80 km.
Bike rentals available: hybrid, road, electric, and electric gravel bikes
Lisbon Airport
Lisbon Airport
Route rating: 3+
Moderate-difficulty route: hilly, sometimes mountainous; 50 to 80 km.
Bike rentals available: hybrid, road, electric, and electric gravel bikes
Check out the elevation changes along this route and plan your upcoming trip with all the information you need. Please note that the elevation changes are provided for informational purposes only and may not always reflect actual conditions on the ground.
Day 1
Arrival in Lisbon and transfer to Vila Nova de Milfontes (3.5 hours).
Day 2
Rest day or loop via Ribeira da Azenha, Sonega, and Cercal. Alternative route via Sol Posto and the Campihas Dam (43 or 62 km).
Day 3
Free day or loop via Cercal, São Luís. Option via Colos, Reliquias (40 or 79 km).
Day 4
Vila Nova de Milfontes, Cabo Sardão Cavaleiro, Zambujeira do Mar, Odeceixe, Rogil, Aljezur. Alternative route via Odeceixe Beach (72–83 km)
Day 5
A rest day or a loop via Arrifana, Rogil, Carrascalinhp, and Aljezur. Option via Fortazela da Arrifana and Praia da Amoreira (45–63 km).
Day 6
Aljezur, Carrapateira, Vila do Bispo, Raposeira, Hortas do Tabual, Figueira, Salema, Burgau, Luz, Lagos. Alternative route via Zavial and Ponta da Piedade (68–79 km).
Day 7
Rest day or loop via Luz, Burgau, Barão de São Miguel, Barão de São João, Caldeiroa. Alternative route via Salema, Budens, Barrancão (38–59 km)
Day 8
Lagos, Odiáxere, Arão, Figuera, Portimão. Optional route via Casais, Montes de Cima (45 or 58 km).
Day 9
Rest day or loop via Valverde, Montes de Cima, Monchique, Alferce, and Porto de Lagos (41 or 74 km).
Day 10
Portimão, Lagoa, Algós, Tunes, Paderne, Vale de Judeu, Almancil, Faro (81 km).
Day 11
A day off or a loop via Santa Barbara de Nexe, Aportel, Javail, São Brás de Aportel, Estoi, and Conceição (52–75 km).
Day 12
Transfer from Faro to Lisbon (3 hours).
Day 13
Transfer to Lisbon Airport and return to Montreal.
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