The Algarve Self-Guided MTB Holiday along the Via Algarviana offers a self-guided MTB Holiday
We´ll provide you with 10 GPS routes, a support vehicle, airport & luggage transfers and personal 24/7 support. The perfect MTB Holiday for MTB Clubs and Mountain Bike Tour Operators.
“Excellent service from Outdoor – Tours … I would certainly recommend this company for anyone requiring an adventure holiday in the Algarve. Obrigado.”
Ride with a friend and love the:
✅ the freedom of travelling alone with the aid of a GPS route
✅ the experience of exploring by yourself and together with your bike buddies
✅ the independence, but appreciate the 24hr support from our customer service team
The Algarve Self-Guided MTB Holiday
The Algarve Self-Guided MTB Holiday is a week-long Mountain Bike holiday with 5 riding days and 1 rest day. It starts in Faro, and ends in Sagres.
The 10 GPS routes vary in skill levels and personal interests, so you decide which trails suit you best.
Via Algarviana
Our routes cover large stretches of ground along the Via Algarviana, between the Spanish border and the Cape St. Vincent, the most south-westerly point of Portugal.
Originally a hiking trail known as the GR13, we have converted the Via Algarviana into a fantastic MTB route that takes you through picturesque villages and rural backcountry, past rolling hills and breathtaking landscapes.
Our GPS routes lead you over double and single tracks, through lush forests and grasslands. The average daily distance is between 50km – 70km, with a long, 85km trek on the last day.
Ride to Sagres – “the end of the world”
The iconic lighthouse of Cape Saint Vincent, high on the rocks overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, is where your journey ends. After we caught the sunset, ride the last 5kms to the hotel in Sagres.
By this point, you probably will have worked up quite an appetite, so that night you’ll enjoy a delicious Portuguese dinner in the nearby hotel. A buffet breakfast will also be available for you the next morning.
KTM Bike Hire
Choose from a range of KTM bikes.
KTM Myroon Elite Carbon 29″
- MTB Hardtail 29″
- Carbon Frame
- FOX 32 – 100mm remote fork
- Shimano M4100 – MT1410 Double-Piston Disk Brakes
- Shimano 12speed Derailleur 11-51T
Available sizes:- S (38cm)
- M (43cm)
- L (48cm)
KTM Scarp Carbon Full Suspension 29″
- MTB Full-Suspension 29″
- Carbon Frame
- FOX 32 – 100mm remote fork
- FOX Float 95mm Rear Suspension
- Shimano M4100 – MT1410 Double-Piston Disk Brakes
- Shimano XT 12s Derailleur 11-51T
Available sizes:- S (38cm)
- M (43cm)
- L (48cm)
- XL (53cm)
KTM Macina Team e-MTB 625 Wh
- e-MTB with Bosch motor
- 625 Wh battery
- Shimano 10speed
- Shimano Hydraulic Disk Brakes
- Suntour 100mm Suspension Fork
Available sizes:- S (38cm)
- M (43cm)
- L (48cm)
- XL (53cm)
Itinerary on the Algarve Self-Guided MTB Holiday
Day 1: Arrival – Transfer to 4* hotel in Faro
Once you are settled in your hotel you can choose to explore Faro on foot (map provided) or follow our GPS route for a short afternoon ride to the beach. You can also enjoy free use of the Spa and Gym in the hotel.
33 km -100/ +100 m
Day 2: Ride to Monte Gordo
Ride along the coast, through traditional fishing villages, to the Spanish border. Stop halfway for a delicious lunch of fresh fish and sparkling green wine, the Portuguese Prosecco.
Sleep in a 4* hotel, just a stone’s throw away from the beach. Dinner is included.
72 km -390/ +367 m
Day 3: Ride to Baranco do Velho
Cycle inland over rolling hills and through the remote countryside where the famous Portuguese cork grows. Little known fact, but Portugal actually provides 50% of the world’s cork.
Stop for the night in a cosy B&B where you’ll participate in a truly authentic gastronomic experience. Dinner is included.
65 km -910/ +1724 m
Day 4: Ride to Silves
Cruise along single tracks by the river Algibre and down through lush valleys crowded with fruit trees.
Sleep in a 3* hotel in the ancient city of Silves. We can advise you on the best restaurants in town.
75 km -1000/ +540 m
Day 5: Rest Day/ Ride to the beach
Relax by the pool with your favourite book, or follow our GPS route to the nearest beach for a refreshing dip in the ocean and a sardine lunch. Choose from the 2 GPS routes available.
Sleep in Silves in the same 3* hotel, and try out a different local restaurant.
45 km -290/ +290 m
Day 6: Ride to Monchique
Today is an uphill trek to Mt. Foia, the highest point in the Serra de Monchique. Ride through the perfumed air of the eucalyptus forests, up to 900m.
Sleep in a rustic B&B, on the southern slope of Foia, with magnificent views all the way to the sea. Dinner is a regional speciality that this B&B is famous for.
On-road: 47 km -810/ +1290 m (1 peak included)
Off-road: 44 km -985/ +1690 m (2 peaks included)
Day 7: Ride to Cape St. Vincente
It may seem like you’re riding downhill all the way, but today you’ll still climb around 1000 metres. Rolling landscapes of giant eucalyptus trees and ancient cork forests provide the backdrop to your trip. Finish your ride with a well-earned beer in the café near the iconic lighthouse of Cape St Vincent. In winter you might be lucky to watch the sunset from the top of the rocks, at the most south-westerly point of Europe!
Return transfer to the 4* hotel in Faro
85 km -1530/ +1050 m
Day 8: Return Transfer to Faro Airport
We’ll pick you up approx 2½ hours before your flight so there’s no rush. Once on board, you can take a moment to look back over the very satisfying week you’ve just spent in the saddle, on the Algarve Self-Guided MTB Holiday.
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