Porto Trip Overview
The ride itself starts in the outskirts of Porto, in a city called Valongo. We’ll ride in the Serras do Porto mountain range, which surrounds the city from the North-East until the River Douro.
We will ride along rivers, climb mountains, do single tracks, and also wide gravel roads. We go to a few viewpoints, where we can appreciate the view of the magnificent city of Porto, and also the view of the mountains and valleys.
We’ll pass through an authentic Portuguese village called Couce, which has less than 10 inhabitants and the houses are made from stones.
Additional Info
* Duration: 5 hours
* Starts: Porto, Portugal
* Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Bike & Mountain Bike Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Porto, Porto, Portugal
The ride itself starts in the outskirts of Porto, in a city called Valongo. We’ll ride in the Serras do Porto mountain range, which surrounds the city from the North-East until the River Douro.
We will ride along rivers, climb mountains, do single tracks, and also wide gravel roads. We go to a few viewpoints, where we can appreciate the view of the magnificent city of Porto, and also the view of the mountains and valleys.
We’ll pass through an authentic Portuguese village called Couce, which has less than 10 inhabitants and the houses are made from stones.
Itinerary
We leave the meeting point prepared for the ride. This means that we are dressed in cycling gear (clothing, shoes), and bringing all the necessary gear with us (gloves, helmet, glasses, etc). This can take 15-30 minutes, depending on the meeting point.
When we arrive, I unload the van, and we prepare ourselves for the ride. Then we just roll and enjoy the pure beauty of the Serras do Porto mountains from the viewpoint of our bike.
We will ride 80% in a forest, surrounded by eucalyptus trees. Pedaling along the River Ferreira which flows through a rocky valley, leading us to a village which has less than 10 inhabitants and houses are made out of stones.
There is no mountain biking, nor cycling without a coffee break. We agree on this, yes? For this reason, on the last few kilometers we stop at a cafe in Valongo, and enjoy a tasty Portuguese coffee and pastry!
The ride takes 2-3 hours, and you can count with 17-25 km and 300-600m+ elevation in general.
After the ride, we return to the van, relax a bit, we’ll have a refreshing drink, and than I bring you back to the meeting point, where the whole adventure started
Stop At:
• Valongo, Valongo, Porto District, Northern Portugal
