Algarve Granfondo Cycling Camp 2020
Type of Terrain: Predominantly flat along the coast with two mountain ranges the Caldeirão and Monchique.
Flat and rolling stages: As a rule of thumb the coastal roads are flat with a few rolling hills.
Hilly stages: Long climbs to Fóia in the Monchique mountain range and Barranco do Velho and Alto do Malhão in the Caldeirão mountain range.
Descents: Short but spectacular descents in the Caldeirão mountain range and a long sweeping descent from Fóia till Silves.
Landscape: Huge variety of beaches, some below the cliffs and coves and others just long stretches of sand that reach as far as the eye can see. Rural setting in the mountain ranges of Caldeirão and Monchique where orange, almond, carob and cork trees abound.
After the arrival in Faro airport, you will be transferred to Salgados Beach, in the Algarve. Private briefing and bike fit will take place at your hotel; choose from a 4 to 5 star hotel right by the beach. Enjoy your daily rides, that are designed according to your pace and experience. Relax during the afternoon, enjoying your hotel’s amenities or the Salgados beach. At the end of your cycling camp, pick-up and transfer to Faro airport will occur during your final day.
Here are some of the options for your rides during your Algarve Cycling Camp:
Pick up from the airport for a 1 hour transfer to Salgados. Check in at your hotel. Free afternoon to relax at the hotel.
Hotel – Salgados Palace Hotel;
Serra de Monchique ride – climb to Fóia:
Ride up to the Algarve’s highest peak, the Fóia, in the Monchique range, at 739 meters, and enjoy the amazing view over the region. This is the “Volta ao Algarve” queen stage, and a great challenge for intermediate riders, in the quiet and car-free roads of the Algarve country side. Choose from options 1 (40km, towards Fóia, with pick-up) or 2 (90km, towards Fóia and back).
Sagres ride – ride to the southernmost point of Portugal:
Ride to Sagres and Cape São Vicente and enjoy the amazing view in the southernmost point of Portugal. Riding by Luz and Burgau, you’ll enjoy this ride by the Algarve’s cliffs and quiet east side beaches. Choose from options 1 (75km, towards Sagres, with pick-up) or 2 (150km, towards Sagres and back).
Marmelete:
Ride up to Marmelete and enjoy the great descent towards the vicentina coast, cycling by the country side and the typical and beautiful Aljezur and its castle. 75km, towards Marmelete and back.
Lighthouses and piscatory villages of Ferragudo:
Ride to praia da Rocha, towards the lighthouses and cliffs of the Ferragudo area, discovering the piscatory villages of the area. A beautiful ride, with rolling hills by the cliffs of the Algarve beaches. 53km ride, towards Carvoeiro and back.
Transfer to Loulé, to start in the Algarve Granfondo ( or Mediofondo);
Participation in the Algave Granfondo. Transfer back to your hotel
Check out and transfer to Faro airport.
/ From 5 to 8 guests, 5% discount for guests;
/ From 9 to 12 guests, 7.5% discount for guests;
/ From 12 riders to 20 guests, 10% discount for guests;
Children up to 10 years old - 35% discount;
Children from 11 to 14 years old - 25% discount;
Children from 15 to 17 years old - 20% discount;
If you have a group and want to make this a private tour, or want to schedule a different date than the ones listed above, we are available to customize this and other experiences to better suit your needs and availability. Please contact us at [email protected] for more information.
All prices include VAT and may be subject to change. The information in this program is valid up to 31/12/2018, and may suffer from 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 Hike.
If you have a group and want to make this a private tour, or want to schedule a different date than the ones listed above, we are available to customize this and other experiences to better suit your needs and availability. Please contact us at [email protected] for more information.
All prices include VAT and may be subject to change. The information in this program is valid up to 31/12/2019, and may suffer from 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.
If you have a group and want to make this a private tour, or want to schedule a different date than the ones listed above, we are available to customize this and other experiences to better suit your needs and availability. Please contact us at [email protected] for more information.
All prices include VAT and may be subject to change. The information in this program is valid up to 31/12/2019, and may suffer from 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.