6 days & 5 nights

From the Peneda-Geres mountains surroundings to the green valleys that extend to the sea, the Alto Minho region has the perfect scenery for a trip on wheels. Exploring beautiful riverside cycling paths ride your way to the Atlantic,

More than beautiful scenery, this is a journey through the culture and heritage of an authentic and unique region. Riverside villages, centenary manor Houses, border castles, golden sand beaches are some of you tour companions. The profile of the route is mostly flat, with no major ascents and descents.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

Rural heritage, border castles, Atlantic coast, Montedor lighthouse, coastal forts, gastronomy, wine tasting, Minho Valley, Camino Santiago, nature, fishing ports, Ponte de Lima, Viana do Castelo.

 

DAY BY DAY

Day 1 | Transfer Porto/Arcos de Valdevez or Ponte da Barca

Day 2 | Mountain villages | Stage 1: 25 km

Day 3 |Ponte da Barca to Ponte de Lima | Stage 2: 24 km

Day 4 | Atlantic trail | Stage 3: 25 km

Day 5 | Minho valley, life at the border |Stage 4: 32km

Day 6 | Departure to Porto *

*extension: Porto city tours available on request

GRADING: Easy
JOIN US: From March to October

 

INCLUDES

5 nights hotel | double/twin room

Luggage transfer

24/24 support

Roadbook and GPS

 

Other info:

  • Passport: Yes for non-EU citizens
  • Essential Equipment: Cycling equipment, sunscreen and sunhat, bottle of water