+33(0)2 54 78 62 52Bike ride in the Douro Valley
- One of the 5 best wine regions in the world for wine tastings
- Douro river canyon with 200 meter-high cliffs
- Typical villages in the midst of the Douro terraces
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Reference : PT5
Difficulty : Easy
Linear trip
From March to November
Departure: Saturday
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Your cycling in the Douro Valley:
Your biking holiday in the Douro will acquaint you with fascinating, magical natural surroundings, the best cuisine and some of the world’s finest wines including, of course, Port Wine for which the region is famous.
Throughout your journey, the River Douro will envelop you with its magic, whether you are enjoying a breath-taking view from on high, cycling alongside it, or even riding on a boat. The unique terraced vineyards, so typical of the region that is listed as a Unesco World Heritage Property, are a delight to the eye. Visit Pinhão, around which most of the famous Port wine estates are located, and Peso da Régua, the International Capital of Wine and Vineyards.
Day 1 : Arrival at Porto airport - Transfer to Miranda do Douro
Shared transfer at 2:00 pm from Porto Airport to the hotel in Miranda do Douro. On your way, enjoy the beautiful landscape and scenery that unfold along the way. The Douro River Canyon and its over 200-meter-high cliffs also offers a fascinating landscape. The small town of Miranda do Douro, with its typical whitewashed houses, its Roman origins and narrow cobbled streets, deserves an exploratory walk.
Day 2 : Miranda do Douro - Sendim | 47 km
The first stage of your biking holiday takes you through some of the eastern parts of the International Douro Nature Reserve. Wilderness and radiant landscapes are its most striking characteristics. The stretch you shall cycle along is a gentle one, across a highland plateau. This is a quiet land, populated by over 170 species of birds, wild boars. Study the skies to see an Egyptian vulture or a Bonelli’s eagle.
Picnic included
Day 3 : Sendim - Torre de Moncorvo | 38 km or 48 km
Transfer at 9:30 am from the accommodation to the starting point.
Today’s tour takes you along a former railway line. The eco trail runs past forests, across fields, a typical agricultural landscape, and a few scattered woods. Although the shepherds you meet may not speak your language, they are extremely friendly and happy to pose for photos. Continue along olive and almond groves until you reach medieval Torre de Moncorvo, the Capital of the Almond Blossom Festival. You will be warmly greeted by your host at an elegant town house where you may have the chance to sample her homemade liqueurs, which go beautifully with the locally grown Moncorvo almonds.
Picnic included
Day 4 : Torre de Moncorvo - Vila Flor | 29 km or 38 km
Cycle alongside the River Douro. Prepare yourself for stunning views and a magical landscape! The descent down to the river takes you through olive groves that produce some of the best olive oil in the world. That night, you stay in a farming estate, producing traditional and organic olive oil.
Picnic included for lunch and included dinner at the accommodation.
Day 5 : Vila Flôr - Sabrosa | 29 km or 31 km
Transfer at 9:30 am from the accommodation to the starting point.
The Alto Douro Winemaking Region is famous for its wines. First and foremost is Porto Wine, but the region also produces prize-winning red wines from the Touriga grape. The terraced vineyards, so typical of the region that is listed as a Unesco World Heritage Property, were carved by men from the hillsides. When you arrive at the river’s edge, load your bike on a Rabelo boat and enjoy the trip to Pinhão, the next stop, around which most of the famous Port wine estates are located.
Transfer by boat at 11.45 am from Cais da Foz do Tua to Pinhao.
Don’t forget to visit the beautifully tiled train station. The seventeenth-century house where you will spend the night is located on the hillside above the town and has magnificent views.
Transfer at 3:00 pm from Pinhao railway station to your accomodation in Sabrosa.
Day 6 : Sabrosa - Peso da Régua | 31 km
First, the biking route will take you through the back roads of the Douro, then you will cycle gently back to the riverside. At the end of this beautiful day, you will arrive in Peso da Régua, the International Capital of Wine and Vineyards, at the centre of the Port wine-growing region. Here, the owner of one of the quintas will welcome you with a fine wine on the terrace.
Day 7 : Transfer from Peso da Régua to Porto
Transfer at 10 am from the hotel in Régua to Porto Airport. The transfer can be to other location within Porto, instead of the airport.
The little extra with RandoVélo
- Wine and olive oil experiences featuring 2 visits and tastings:
. 1 olive oil visit and tasting at an olive oil producer in Sabrosa
. 1 wine tasting in a Douro producer in Régua
- Special Wine and Dine with 2 dinners:
. Dinner at a typical manor house, three courses menu & wine in Sabrosa
. Special dinner at a typical restaurant, three courses menu & wines in Régua
Select your category
- from March 1st to November 30th
- Departure: Saturday
270 € / pers.*
Category's details
• 6 nights in 3-star & 4-star cat. hotels (or equivalent category guest houses), with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
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3 picnic + 1 dinner (wines included)
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Luggage transport during the bike stages
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Equipped mountain bike rental for 5 days with helmet (previously used)
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Transfer from Porto airport to the hotel in Miranda do Douro (Day 1)
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Transfer from your accommodation to the starting point (Day 3)
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Transfer from your accommodation to the starting point (Day 5)
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Rabelo Boat transfer from Tua to Pinhão (Day 5)
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Transfer from Pinhão’s train station to the accommodation (Day 5)
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Transfer from the hotel in Régua to Porto airport (Day 7)
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A dedicated app to follow the route
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Hotline 7 days a week
• 5 dinners and drinks
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Lunches and Drinks
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Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
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Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
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Single room supplement (6 nights included)
According to the category(price per person)
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
+ 110 € / pers.
+ 35 € / pers.*
Extras
If you bring your own bike.
2 more Light meals to carry on bike in riding days
Only from 1 to 3 people.
(in the case of a single person per booking) Amount to be confirmed – please contact us.
Your cycle hire
Man or Lady frame
- 1 rear pannier (saddlebag)
- 1 front pannier with map holder (1 per 2 bikes)
- 1 repair kit
- 1 lock (1 per 2 bikes)
We suggest to bring your own helmets. However, we do provide our previously used helmets, if needed, with no extra charge.
There is also the possibility of buying a brand-new helmet for an extra cost of 60 euros (to be paid on spot). It has to be informed upon requesting the booking.
Universal frame
- 1 rear pannier (saddlebag)
- 1 front pannier with map holder (1 per 2 bikes)
- 1 repair kit
- 1 lock (1 per 2 bikes)
- Bikes will be delivered at the 1st hotel.
- At the end of the tour, leave the rental bikes at Peso da Régua, we will pick them up.
> Your journey
> Your arrival in Porto
> Return
Departure day
Your journey
- 90% paved route and 10% dirt path.
- There’s quite a lot of transfers in order to avoid the hills. You will be taken to a high starting point to start a descend track.
- Departure on July and August is not recommended because of the extreme summer heat during these months.
Your arrival in Porto
On Day 1: transfer by motorcoach at 2:00 pm from Porto “Sá Carneiro” airport to Miranda Do Douro.
- If you arrive after 2:00 pm, a private transfer to reach Miranda Do Douro is possible (please consult us).
- If you arrive before 2:00 pm, an additionnal transfer before 2:00 pm could be provided (please consult us).
By plane:
Porto “Sá Carneiro” airport.
Take in charge at 2:00 pm and transfer to Miranda Do Douro.
By train:
From Porto station: reach Porto airport by your own, then take in charge at 2:00 pm and transfer to Miranda Do Douro (by metro: about 2.10€ / by taxi: about 30€).
By car:
. Possibility to park your car at Porto airport – Parking Low Cost : www.lowcostparking.pt
. Possibility to park your car in Porto town center (contact us for more information).
Then you have to go to Porto airport by your own. Then take in charge at 2:00 pm and transfer to Miranda Do Douro (by metro: about 2.10€ / by taxi: about 30€).
Return
Coach transfer at 10 am from Peso da Régua to Porto airport (or city center) is included in your package.
Trip overall rating : / 2 testimonials
USA
travel date: 21 June 2019.
5 days of pleasant cycling in the east to central sections of the Duoro Region. Great descents to the Douro River through magnificent scenery on a few of the days. Rabelo ride on the Duoro River was a highlight. Accommodations and food were good to excellent.
UK
travel date: 09 June 2017.
The Douro valley is spectacular and we were so happy to be there on our bikes! I feel like i can remember every turn, every view, every hill [downhill and uphill!] The scenery is simply breathtaking and unforgettable. The wines we tasted [and brought home] are world class. We were the only cyclists on the road [not many cars either] It seems that the Douro valley is a well kept secret and so is the quality and diversity of the wines from this region. All in all one of the best trips that we have done with rando Velo [trip 3 and counting]!
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