Via Algarviana for Individual Riders – 2024 scheduled dates

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The Via Algarviana for Individual riders – 2024 dates

Every year we organise a mountain biking week for individual riders who want to ride the Via Algarviana. Meet new friends and join like-minded people on the bike. You can ride together, or plan your day alone and meet again at the dinner table.

Also known as the GR13, this route leads you from Monte Gordo, on the Spanish border, through the heartland of the Algarve to the town of Sagres. You’ll reach the end of your journey at the iconic lighthouse of Cape Saint Vincent, perched on top of the rocks, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

You will follow our GPS route every day over double and single tracks, through dense forests and open grasslands. Daily distances are on average around 70km, with 85 km on the last day. Most of the last day will be on downhill trails from the Serra de Monchique to Sagres, but there are still around 1000 metres to climb so you will need to be fit!

Dinner will be served in a nearby B&B, and they’ll also provide you with a nutritious breakfast the next morning.

Our detailed GPS routes give you the choice of riding alone at your own pace or joining up with a group of other like-minded riders.

MTB groups and clubs can contact us for a self-guided Trans Algarve MTB Holiday.

Hire a bike or bring your own

Feel free to bring your own bike. We’ll provide transport for you and your bike from the airport to the first hotel. We will also securely store your bike box for the week.

KTM 29er Carbon MTB

Our bikes are KTM Myroon Hard-Trails with 2×10 or 3×10 gears and hydraulic disc brakes. They come with a helmet and bottle holder. If you wish we can mount SPD pedals, but you will need to bring your own shoes, please.

Fully Carbon XT + FOX 32/FLOAT

This 29-er carbon MTB full suspension with XT set-up makes you fly through the Algarve. Available in various frame sizes.

KTM 29er E-Bike

We work together with a large KTM dealership from where we can supply you with a KTM Macina Race 29er e-MTB. Please contact us for more details.

2024 Tour dates

We´ll start and end in Faro.
Soon to be confirmed for October 2024

If these dates don´t work for you, contact us with your preferred dates and we’ll see what we can do to accommodate you. Perhaps we have another great MTB holiday in the pipeline that would be a perfect fit.

Check out our Self-Guided MTB Holiday or make a booking with your cycling buddies for our Guided Trans Algarve MTB Holiday.

Enquire now

Get in touch about your preferred dates, group size and any other requirements. We will be happy to help you out.

Itinerary to MTB the Via Algarviana for Individual Riders

Day 1: Arrival – Transfer to 4* hotel in Faro

In case you have an early flight, visit Faro by foot or use our GPS route for a 30km ride to the beach. Use of the fantastic Spa & Gym in the hotel is free and included.

30 km -100/ +100 m

Day 2: Ride to Monte Gordo

Today is a coastal ride through fishing villages to the Spanish border. Stop halfway for lunch with fresh fish and a sparkling green wine, the Portuguese prosecco.
Sleep in a 4* hotel, one step away from the beach. Dinner is included.

73 km -390/ +390 m

Day 3: Ride to Baranco do Velho

Inland over rolling hills and remote countryside. This is the land where the famous Portuguese cork grows which provides 50% of the world’s cork.

Sleep in a comfortable B&B that delivers you a truly authentic gastronomic experience. Dinner is included.

67 km -910/ +1390 m

Day 4: Ride to Silves

Single tracks along the river Algibre and ride along valleys with fruits trees.

Sleep in a 3* hotel with a view over the Moorish town 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 goes uphill to Mt. Foia at 900m/2900ft, the highest point in the Serra de Monchique. Ride through well scented air of the eucalyptus forests.

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)

47 km -810/ +1290 m

Day 7: Ride to Cape St. Vincente

Although it looks all downhill, today you still cover 1000 high metres. Rolling hills through freshly scented eucalyptus- and ancient cork tree forests. provide the backdrop to your trip. Finish your ride with a deserved cold beer in the little café near the iconic lighthouse of Cape St Vincent.

Return transfer to the 4* hotel in Faro.

85 km -1530/ +1030 m

Day 8: Return Transfer to Faro Airport

We’ll pick you up approx 2½ hours before your flight to make sure there is enough time to check-in. Once onboard, you can take a moment to look back over the very satisfying week you’ve just spent in the saddle, on the Via Algarviana for Individual Riders.

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