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       CyCLE RoutEs |  CeNTRAl | level 3
                                                                   122 km

                                                                ACCuMuLAtED CLIMB
                                              alBuFeira
                                                                   2440 m

       The second-highest point in the Monchique   painting and you will surely succumb to its charm
       Mountains is the first goal of this route   as you prepare body and mind for yet another
       starting in Albufeira. skill, a camera and some   tough endurance test. Califórnia, Vermelhos
       vigorous pedalling are needed for this ride up to   and Corte de Pinheiro will take you to the top of
       Picota and its stunning peak. the road through   Malhão and from there you can ride down the
       Paderne is winding but in good condition and   slopes made famous by the tour of the Algarve.
       you will soon reach Benafim and salir, taking in   It’s 20 kilometres to Bartolomeu de Messines and
       short but very steep inclines that will get your   then Algoz, followed by a steady pedal on a good
       adrenaline going as you climb to a height of 750   road back to Albufeira.
       metres. the entire region looks like a watercolour








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