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CyCLE RoutEs | sPORTs TRAINING ROUTes | level 3
135 km
ACCuMuLAtED CLIMB
portiMão
2300 m
The infinite hues of the uplands vie with take on the next demanding section of the ride.
the deep blues of the coast and provide the the road to Marmelete winds its way up and
stimulus for this energetic route that sets off down through the hills. this is a tricky section
from Portimão. After the first few kilometres so you need to be careful but the reward awaits
along a wide, flat road, you reach Rasmalho and as soon as you finish the long descent to Aljezur
the challenge of the long uphill ride to Fóia, and are greeted with a spectacular view over the
which becomes even more demanding as you Vicentine Coast. the training session ends in the
pass through Monchique. only after you crest serra de Espinhaço de Cão after a flat stretch and
the summit at a height of 904 metres do you seven kilometres on a gradual and gentle slope.
begin the descent to Portela da Viúva, ready to
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