
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 · Demanding
369 km from Pinhão to Bragança and Miranda do Douro across Trás-os-Montes — the hardest tour we run, through Portugal’s remotest cycling country.



Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro is a huge Portuguese province, belonging to Vila Real and Bragança. This area is considered by many as an authentic greenside paradise in the deep valleys of the region, where you will find beautiful vineyards at the heart of the Port and Douro wines. The territory boosts breathtaking landscapes of natural beauty, revealing not only a land rich in vineyards, but also in cereals, vegetables and fruits, combining in a typical gastronomy, awarded the title of World Heritage.
Approximate route — your route notes are final. Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0
Cross Murça, land of ancient legends, wine and olive oil. You must experiment the liqueur wine “Favaios”. In Mirandela, you can visit the city, as well as enjoy the famous sausages, the “Terrincho” cheese and the delicious honey.
Pinhão → Mirandela. · 69.0 km · ↑ 1919 m · ↓ 1802 m
This day will be somewhat of a physical challenge, due to the cumulative uphill. Halfway through the day, right after Macedo de Cavaleiros, you will find paradise right nearby the delta of the Azibo. Bragança is the region's capital and gateway to one of the oldest national parks in Portugal, the Montesinho.
Mirandela → Bragança · 45.8 km · ↑ 883 m · ↓ 351 m
Cycle to Miranda do Douro, by crossing the Maças River and then pass nearby Vimioso. After this, you will be in the International Douro's landscape. Finally reach to Miranda do Douro. Check out the famous “Mirandesa” steak served by the genuine Northern locals. Here you will find people who speak a strange language, “mirandês”, linked to the Iberian Peninsula's History.
Bragança → Miranda do Douro · 60.3 km · ↑ 1403 m · ↓ 1490 m
Keep riding to reach to Alfândega da Fé. During the day, you will feel a little the accumulated climbs. You can visit the astonishing Natural Park of Douro and cross the Sabor River.
Miranda do Douro → Alfândega da Fé · 95.5 km · ↑ 1770 m · ↓ 1894 m
This day begins with a small descent into the Valley of Vilariça. Then you will go up to the village of Seixo de Manhoses and go down to the Douro River. The cycling path will follow waterfront of the Tua River, ending in its delta.
Alfândega da Fé → Tua. · 65.0 km · ↑ 1251 m · ↓ 1690 m
| Season | Dates | Per person (twin) | Single supplement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low season 2026/27 | 1 Nov 2026 – 25 Mar 2027 | €1,843 | — |
| Regular season spring 2027 | 26 Mar 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 | €2,101 | — |
| Summer season 2027 | 26 Jun 2027 – 31 Aug 2027 | €2,101 | — |
| High season 2027 | 1 Sept 2027 – 25 Sept 2027 | €2,101 | — |
| Regular season autumn 2027 | 26 Sept 2027 – 31 Oct 2027 | €2,101 | — |
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

8 days · Self-guided · Challenging · Portugal
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

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