
8 days · Self-guided · Challenging · Portugal
Douro Valley Bike Tour
An 8-day ride from Pinhão through the Douro and Côa valleys — 270 km past terraced vineyards and hilltop villages, with luggage moved between hotels.
From €1,621 pp

Douro Valley · Moderate
Hiking in the vineyards and near olive fields is the scenery to expect. Visit different wine caves and little villages while you take a walk, to feel the spirit of Douro Valley




The region of Douro got its classification as a World Heritage Site in 2001 due to the effort of women and men during centuries, who worked to improve their lives and the lives of their children. What came out of all their hard work is an incomparably beautiful landscape, where a perfect harmony between nature and human interventionism as been establish, in the production in that which is one of the most known wines in the World.
Approximate route — your route notes are final. Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0
Overnight: Hotel 4*: Trindade Hotel
Overnight: Trindade Hotel, Pinhão
A lot of the areas in the Douro region are intrinsically mountainous. As such there will be a good quantity of opportunities for appreciating wonderful views all along the way. This days walk is mainly an uphill towards Vilarinho de São Romão done primarily on asphalt roads. Starts at a height of 80m and ends at the 550m mark. Some of the areas that might spark your interest during the day are: The numerous wine farms and sightseeing points that exist throughout the way, the chapel of Santa Maria and Sabrosa’s chapel near the place where your night will be spent. House: Casa de Vilarinho de São Romão
Walk from Pinhão → Vilarinho de São Romão · 13.0 km · ↑ 873 m · ↓ 425 m
Continuing to cross the region this walk will finish in Alijó. The walk itself keeps the same characteristics as the previous one. The steepest of its portion last for roughly 10km while descending to cross the river of Pinhão and then ascending back up again to around the same height. The highest point during this walk is at 690m and the lowest at 240m. Some of the areas that might spark your interest during the day are: The views and shapes of the Douro Valley region, the chapel of St.ª Bárbara and the town of Alijó. Hotel 4*: Pousada de Alijó
Vilarinho de São Romão → Alijó · 18.0 km · ↑ 569 m · ↓ 510 m
The region of Douro does not stop to amaze and this walk is no exception. The natural conjunction between the human made vineyard production farms and the natural landscape is breathtaking. This walk proceeds to make a loop between Alijó and São Mamede Ribatua, and it takes you to the top of the hill of São Domingos at 700m high. This journey is primarily made in paved roads similarly to the previous ones. Some of the areas that might spark your interest during the day are: Roman bridge of São Mamede, the church of São Mamede de Ribatua, the chapel of Nossa Senhora da Lapa/Sr. do Calvário and the views and the triangulation station of São Domingos’ hill. Hotel 4*: Pousada de Alijó
Alijó loop → São Mamede Ribatua · 15.0 km · ↑ 54 m · ↓ 267 m
Getting away from the usual trend so far, this walk is mainly done downhill. It allows for a constant appreciation of the landscape, since by going majorly down it faces directly the hilly horizon. The path goes slightly uphill early on, only to descend roughly 300m for the big majority of the day. Once again the majority of the walk is made through paved roads. Some of the areas that might spark your interest during the day are: The beautiful views of the Douro region and the church of São João Baptista. Farm: Quinta do Silval
Alijó → Vale de Mendiz · 13.0 km · ↑ 144 m · ↓ 496 m
Small journey back to Pinhão in order to catch either the train or a boat to Régua. The walk is slightly uphill in the first half, followed by a fast decent towards Pinhão in the second half. It comprises a mixture of several types of terrain and once again offers several areas for taking in the insurmountable mountainous view. Some of the areas that might spark your interest during the day are: Sightseeing points, the church of São Bartolomeu and the connection to Régua either by train or boat, which offer an interesting bottom view of the area. Farm: Quinta da Pacheca
Vale de Mendiz → Pinhão + train or boat to Régua · 9.0 km · ↑ 259 m · ↓ 421 m
The last day in Douro Valley goes from Régua to an area near the river Varosa belonging to Lamego. This last journey is predominantly uphill, with a total cumulative height of 1110m of both uphill and downhill areas. The maximum and minimum height for the day are 530m and 60m respectively. It portraits a mixture of all types of terrain, being asphalt the most frequent. Some of the areas that might spark your interest during the day are: Varosa’s Hydroelectric Power Station and Varosa’s Water Dam. Farm: Visconde Várzea
Régua → Lamego · 18.0 km · ↑ 692 m · ↓ 308 m
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Extended version: 7 nights / 8 days€206 per person
Solo traveller supplement€206 per person
Where you stay
Night 1
| Season | Dates | Per person (twin) | Single supplement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low season 2026/27 | 1 Nov 2026 – 25 Mar 2027 | €1,230 | €309 |
| Regular season spring 2027 | 26 Mar 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 | €1,333 | €339 |
| Summer season 2027 | 26 Jun 2027 – 31 Aug 2027 | €1,488 | €402 |
| High season 2027 | 1 Sept 2027 – 25 Sept 2027 | €1,436 | €371 |
| Regular season autumn 2027 | 26 Sept 2027 – 31 Oct 2027 | €1,333 | €339 |
Start on any date in the seasons above.
We provide special attention to the welfare of our customers by maintaining an appropriate pace during guided tours, allowing you to enjoy the scenery and the way of life of the Portuguese.
Each day's ride ends in the afternoon, giving you time to relax before the next gastronomic experience, where you can taste regional flavors. We aim to provide an exceptional adventure with a little extra spice.
We offer the following types of walking tours: Self-Guided Tour Guided Tours Guided Tour Plus
The Self-Guided Tour includes: airport transfers Hotel bookings with breakfast included GPS with route Light picnics Daily luggage transfer to the next hotel Transfer from the destination back to the start point
The Guided Tours include: includes everything described in the self –Guided tours Guide and support van for the walking tour Water, snacks, and transport for any dropouts Organized lunches and dinners for the group
The Guided Tour Plus includes everything described in the Guided Tours, plus daily lunches and dinners featuring typical dishes of the Portuguese regions.
Our route classifications are as follows: Easy (1/5): Mostly flat terrain with daily distances up to 15 km. Easy to Moderate (2/5): Mostly flat terrain with daily distances between 15 km and 25 km, with short climbs up to 20% of the route. Suitable for inexperienced hikers with some fitness preparation. Moderate (3/5): Terrain can be dirt roads or trails, mostly flat with daily distances between 15 km and 25 km, with some climbs up to 40% of the route. Suitable for walkers with fitness preparation. Moderate to Hard (4/5): Terrain can be dirt roads or trails, with daily distances between 15 km and 25 km and moderate climbs up to 60% of the route. Suitable for hikers with fitness preparation who want to challenge themselves. Hard (5/5): Terrain can be dirt roads or trails, with daily distances between 15 km and 30 km and strong climbs up to 60% of the route. Suitable for experienced hikers.
Guided tours are available in Portuguese, and English.
Liability insurance and personal accident insurance are included only in guided tours. We recommend all participants to ensure their Travel Insurance has adequate coverage for Cancellation and Refund, Luggage, Medical Expenses and Repatriation, Death and Permanent Disability.
To ensure you're well-prepared for a hiking experience, we recommend the following gear and clothing. Note that we provide a cycling jersey and bib shorts for all our guests. General Clothing: Bathing suit and sandals Walking shoes/sandals Evening and casual wear Walking Gear: Walking sticks (available upon request) Different pairs of walking socks Walking backpack (available upon request) Walking shoes
The proposal is valid for 30 days.
No, city taxes are not included and are payable on site. The approximate cost is €1 or €2 per person per night. In Lisbon, the city tax is €4 per person per night, and in Porto, it is €3 per person per night.
No, with a proposal, nothing is confirmed until accommodations are reserved and a deposit is requested.
Yes, transfers are included for extra nights booked at the beginning of the tour, as long as the nights are booked through us.
No, transfers are not included for extra nights booked at the end of the tour.
Each person is entitled to one bag for luggage transfer. If you need to transfer additional bags, an extra charge of approximately €100 per bag will apply, depending on the specific bicycle tour you choose.
After confirming the proposal, accommodations will be reserved. Once all accommodations are reserved, the tour will be confirmed, and a deposit will be requested.
No, services not used are not refunded.
Someone will be at Porto airport with a card with your name.
For tours starting in Figueira da Foz, Lisbon, or Évora, look for meeting point 3 at Lisbon airport. There will be a card with your name for your transfer.
Yes, you can postpone a tour. We offer flexibility in our booking policies, allowing you to postpone your walking tour free of charge up to 30 days before the start date, no questions asked. This provides you with the convenience to adjust your plans if needed. Click our full cancellation policy.
We offer a variety of payment methods to ensure a convenient and secure booking experience for our customers. We accept the following payment methods: Bank Transfers: Direct bank transfers are accepted, and no fees will be charged. Flywire: We are pleased to offer Flywire as a payment option, providing secure and convenient international payments. Please note that a 2% fee applies for this option. The payment link will be provided once our local partner confirms your tour.
This package is organised by Top Bike tours Portugal, Unipessoal, Lda, licence RNAAT 7/2014 (Turismo de Portugal, I.P.). Groundlevel Tours acts as the travel agency. Package travel information

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