Douro Wine Valley Self Guided Bike Tour
The Big RideWith uncluttered roads, world class views and food & wine to ride for, it's no surprise that our Douro Valley bike route made Cyclist Magazine's Big Ride Cover - yes that's Martin in the Yellow Jersey!
What may come as a surprise is that despite the steep slopes, the winding roads mean that the climbs are accessible to most cyclists including cycle tourists with loaded bikes. Read the full article here. |
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Cycling in the Douro Valley
You would be hard pressed to find more exceptional rides than what the Douro has to offer. With excellent roads with zero traffic, our rides will take you through the most stunning landscapes with breathtaking views of this unique valley.
This UNESCO heritage site owes as much to the labors of man in making the remarkable terraced vineyards as with the beauty of the valley itself. A unique micro-climate and varying solar exposure ensure that no two hillsides are alike and the result are the wonderful wines of the region, as well as turn after turn of sublime vistas. The rides are as challenging as they are rewarding, with most climbs being taken on the saddle, as they wind round the contours of the slopes rather than straight up them. You will have the opportunity to visit the most acclaimed wineries, tour the largest array of outdoor Palaeolithic rock art, and soak in the river views from the scenic train that runs from Porto into the Douro hugging the edge of the river. |
Day to DayDay 1 - Pinhão
Explore the charming riverside town on Sabrosa and maybe visit a winery. Day 2 - SABROSA LOOP
46 KM / 29 MI Your loop ride begins along the river before turning north and riding through Magellan's hometown of Sabrosa.
Elevation gain 930m / 3051ft 
Day 3 - PINHÃO TO TUA
35 KM / 22 MI Zig Zagging our way back and forth over the river, enjoy heart stopping views of the incredible terraces and wine estates that makes this valley so famous.
Elevation gain 700m / 2297ft 
Day 4 - TUA TO VILA NOVA DE FOZ CÔA
76 KM / 47 MI Riding along the ridge of the valley you start to feel more remote and the landscape gives way to more almond and olive trees and even a few fig.
Elevation gain 1700m / 5577ft 
Day 5 - ROCK ART TOUR
V. N. FOZ CÔA LOOP 41 KM / 25 MI A rugged 4x4 tour of the largest collection of outdoor rock art followed by a visit to the superb museum.
Then, enjoy a beautiful gentle loop through the upper Douro passing ancient castles long abandoned protecting the borders from Spain. Elevation gain 875m / 2871ft 
day 6 - Farewell!
Transfer to Pocinho train station where you will head back to Porto or your next destination. |
Outstanding accommodationComfortable accommodations with private bathrooms, ranging from river front hotels, country inns and manor houses - all chosen for the 3 C’s; comfort, charm and convenience to sights. All photos show the actual hotels we use.
Hotel upgrade options are available for this tour. Contact us for more details. |
Exceptional value
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Optional ExtrasSingle Supplement
€350 per person Extra cost for having a single room to yourself. E-bike Upgrade €190 per bike Don't need luggage shuttle service? Save €175 per person and we'll provide panniers to carry your gear! Private Airport Transfer Porto to Pinhão and back - price on request. |
Quality AssuredThe whole experience was truly amazing and I will miss the bike riding. I hope that I will have more opportunities for biking with you in the future. Thank you for being a big part of my adventure! |
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Go E-Bike!E-bikes are available as optional upgrades for this tour. Why go electric? If you love cycling but don't like uphills or head winds, electric assisted e-bikes are the way to ride.
Our premium e-bikes feature powerful, German made electric motors and a high capacity battery. Find out more here. |
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