Gerês Granfondo cycle sportive

/ Take part in the Gerês Granfondo or Mediofondo cycle sportive and ride Portugal’s only national park, considered by UNESCO to be a World Biosphere Reserve,

/ Enjoy the Pro treatment in 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

/ Get to know this amazing region and enjoy other great bike rides in the Gerês National park, as well as other experiences to enrich your stay;

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.

Choose between the Gerês Mediofondo, with 96km and 1900m total climbing:

Or, choose to ride the Gerês GranFondo, with 153km and 2700m total climbing:

DAY-TO-DAY INFO:

Day 1, Friday, 9th of June: Arrival in Gerês - Pousada da Caniçada

Transfer from Porto airport to 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 Pousada.

Hotel: Pousada da Caniçada-Gerês

Day 2, Saturday, 10th of June: Gerês Granfondo Cycling camp: Gerês national park, guided road bike tour and 4x4 tour to gerês waterfalls

Breakfast at the hotel.  Guided road 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, 4X4 tour to some of the best waterfalls and wonders of this unique national park (included in the premium option). Dinner at Pousada and debrief of the Douro Granfondo.

Day 3, Sunday, 11th of June: 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).

EXTENDED STAY IN Porto/Caniçada: On Demand

Extend your stay in Porto or Caniçada for an extra day before or after this trip.

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Prices:

480€ per person - 3 day "guided" experience;

645€ per person - 3 day "premium" experience;

Included:

- Registration for the Gerês 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 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;

- 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;

- 4x4 visit to the best spots in Gerês national park*;

- Up to two bike rides in the Gerês region, discovering iconic view points;

- Live Love Ride jersey*;

* Only Included in the "premium" option

Not Included:

- Bike rental (optional);

- Meals, except when specified (optional);

- Flights;

- Gratuities (optional);

Add-ons:

Bike & Gear rental:

Scott Addict 20 or similar carbon road bike: including Garmin GPS, bike helmet, extra tube, tire levers, pump, tools & pedals - 40€ /day

EXTENDED STAY IN PORTO/GERÊS: On Demand

Extend your stay in Porto or Caniçada for an extra day before or after this trip.

Group discounts:

Team discounts - 10% discount for groups with 2 or more cyclists/non cyclists

Private and Customized cycling tours and dates

If you have a group and want to make this a private bike tour, or want to schedule a different date than the ones listed above, we are available to customize this and other bycling experiences to better suit your needs and availability. Please contact us at ricardo.costa@liveloveride.pt for more information.

Additional information:

All prices include VAT and may be subject to change. The information in this program is valid from 01/12/2016 to 31/12/2017, and is subject to additional changes, due to the availability of the hotels and activities listed in the program. Does not dispense confirmation of this information by Live Love Ride.