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Monchique Historic Centre – Monchique Town Center loop from Fóia

Bike touring routes & trails

Monchique Historic Centre – Monchique Town Center loop from Fóia

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Monchique Historic Centre – Monchique Town Center loop from Fóia

03:01

39.8km

950m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 33.7 km for 232 m

After 34.3 km for 81 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

10.3 km

Descent to Casais

Highlight • Trail

2

27.2 km

Serra de Monchique Scenic Route

Highlight • Trail

the EM 501 quiet, paved road

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3

33.6 km

Monchique Historic Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

The center of Monchique is a charming, small village with narrow streets, colorful houses, and a traditional Portuguese atmosphere. You'll find local shops, cafés, and restaurants, often clustered around the …

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4

33.7 km

Velochique Café, Monchique Main Square

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic cycling cafe

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5

33.9 km

Cafe Velochique

Highlight • Cafe

Very nice Café!

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6

33.9 km

Monchique Town Center

Highlight • Settlement

Monchique is located in a valley on the slopes of Mount Fóia. It is known for the nearby six hot springs, "Caldas de Monchique," and the panoramic 902-meter-high Fóia Mountain. …

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7

34.3 km

Monchique Hiking Information Panels

Highlight • Rest Area

8

39.0 km

Fonte das Bicas Drinking Water Fountain

Highlight • Natural Monument

Refreshing drinking water fountain when driving up to Pico da Fóia

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B

39.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.9 km

12.0 km

634 m

227 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.7 km

522 m

374 m

190 m

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