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CyCLE RoutEs | sPORTs TRAINING ROUTes | level 4
175 km
ACCuMuLAtED CLIMB
Faro
3200 m
It is from the region’s capital, a city that ride includes various paved stretches along roads
combines urban charm with a rural such as the historic En 2, one of the oldest in
atmosphere and the sublime natural scenery Portugal. Crossing the serra do Caldeirão, you will
of the Ria formosa, that you set off on this be able to test your strength and stamina on the
route along the legendary roads of the hilly sections up to Bordeira, Cruz da Assumada,
Algarve uplands. As you would expect of a Barranco do Velho and Feiteira. And you can take
route through the uplands, there are plenty of the opportunity to (re)discover curious traditions
uphill and downhill sections. surrounded by the in the hamlets of Ameixial, Cortelha, Cachopo
magnificent scenery of the inland Algarve, the and Martim Longo.
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