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Foia Summit – Cork oak grove in Monchique loop from Monchique

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Foia Summit – Cork oak grove in Monchique loop from Monchique

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Foia Summit – Cork oak grove in Monchique loop from Monchique

03:02

9.07km

450m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Monchique

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Start point

Bus stop

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108 m

Cafe Velochique

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Very nice Café!

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4.39 km

Foia Summit

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At the top of the Monchique mountain range rises Foia, the highest point in the Algarve, at 902 meters altitude. Its antennas mark the summit where the sky seems closest …

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5.28 km

Scenic trail in the Monchique Mountains

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This path offers us beautiful views over the extensive landscape of the Monchique mountains.

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8.05 km

Cork oak grove in Monchique

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The cork oak in Portugal was voted Tree of the Year in 2018. It is a true Portuguese cultural identity and gives the forest workers jobs and salaries every year.

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8.18 km

Convent of Nossa Senhora do Desterro

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Founded in 1631 by Pêro (or Pedro) da Silva, nicknamed "Mole," who later became Viceroy of India, the Convent of Our Lady of Exile now rests in ruins, shrouded in …

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8.80 km

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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8.98 km

Monchique Town Center

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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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9.07 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.12 km

2.44 km

1.45 km

1.23 km

569 m

166 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.32 km

1.47 km

1.43 km

1.07 km

883 m

696 m

156 m

Elevation

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Sunday 17 May

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