Serra da Estrela Cycling Tour

Altitude cycling holidays Portugal take you to the highest mountain in mainland Portugal the ideal setting for spending quality cycling days immersed with nature. With its highest point located at the Torre 1,993m above sea level, the Serra da Estrela is full of impressive mountain gradients, where you can challenge your legs among the silence of the heights. Serra da Estrela Portugal is the ideal destination for cycling training and quality rides venturing inland from the city of Porto explore some of Portugal’s most striking scenery. The landscape is dominated by the granite crags and the rugged peaks of Serra da Estrela which are snow capped in winter and swathed in purple heather in spring time.

Start the day with your one location hotel in the highest village in Portugal, Sabugueiro at an altitude of 1050m, this mountain village is located in the heart of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park. Fully charged with a leisurely breakfast it’s time to begin your Serra da Estrela challenging cycling tour. Once in your cycling rhythm the kilometers/miles flow, as we pass Portuguese villages that haven’t changed in many years. It won’t be the distance, more the altitude that will be the thrilling encounter on these epic rides each day.

Amazing epic riding on the mountain roads of the Torre, challenge your legs and enjoy the benefits of cycling at altitude in central Portugal. Crafted ride routes each day to ensure the very best physical gains from your cycling adventures in the high mountains of Portugal.

Altitude cycling holidays Portugal, tailored to your cycling level or goals, get ready to experience unique ride routes all in one challenging week with the professionals of Practice Bicycle Tours in Serra da Estrela Portugal.

Highlights:

• The highest point in Portugal the Torre (1993m), classic long distance cycling climb.
• Don’t get lost but lose yourself in the natural tranquility of the Serra Estrela UNESCO Geopark mountains of Central Portugal.
• Fantastic dinners for ideal recovery each evening, hearty combination of the flavours of Mountain Portugal.
• Ultimate Altitude Challenging Cycling Itinerary, Total Distance 430km / 265mi, Total Elevation 10,7000m / 35,000ft.
• Highly experienced PB team with unique local knowledge and ultimate small group cycling skillset ensuring a perfect week in the saddle.
• Different spectacular climbing routes each day on a variety of quiet roads of the Serra Estrela (Star Mountain).
• Portugal Europe’s secret cycling destination

55-105km / 34-65mi suitable for avid cyclists with daily elevation of 1200-2600m / 4000-8500ft,