/ 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.
I am an experienced middle aged cyclist- having been for 5 years to different countries to different events, Maratona - Italy, ...
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
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.
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).
Extend your stay in Porto or Caniçada for an extra day before or after this trip.
/ 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.