Road Cycling
Epic routes
1. Embrace the torre
Description:
Hugging the Torre is an epic challenge that you will want to do alone, with your partner or with your friends, while you are passing through Serra da Estrela.
Circling the central massif takes you through several of the villages
Historical and Mountain Villages in the region. The drinking water fountains will help you cool off along the way.
The passage along the banks of the River Alva and the River Alvoco will be moments that you will enjoy living and will certainly want to repeat.
Distance : 204km
Accumulated : 3,460m
Approximate travel time : 8h
Difficulty level: Medium/High
Departure: Seia
Passage Locations: Gouveia, Celorico de Beira, Porto da Carne, Guarda, Belmonte, Covilhã, Tortosendo, Unhais da Serra, Pedras Lavradas, Vide, Ponte das 3 Entradas, Sandomil.
2. Shepherds Route
Description:
The Shepherds Route takes you through some of the most emblematic villages in Serra da Estrela.
The visit to Folgosinho, a land of shepherds, will be the reason for many sharing of memories on social media.
Going up to Portela de Folgosinho will be a challenging route, but the view from the top is spectacular.
On the way up to Penhas Douradas, you will be amazed by the woods that surround a route that will take you to the mandatory stopping point for cyclists passing through there, Tasca do Ti Branquinho. After replenishing your energy, it will almost always be down to Seia.
Distance : 71.6km
Accumulated : 1,760m
Approximate travel time : 4h
Difficulty level: Medium
Departure: Seia
Passage Locations: Gouveia, Folgosinho, Portela de Folgosinho, Covão da Ponte, Penhas da Saúde.
3. pedras lavradas and the sterrato at unhais da serra
Description:
Roads with new asphalt, no traffic, with several fresh water sources along the route, all this, on a route entirely located in the Serra da Estrela Natural Park.
The descent from Pedras Lavradas to Unhais will serve to prepare your legs for the tough but wonderful climb to Unhais da Serra, an ascent to the Tower via Covão do Ferro.
Enjoy the 2km of Sterrato halfway up the climb.
Stop and listen. You will only hear nature and perhaps cattle grazing.
Distance: 107km
Accumulated: 2,660m
Approximate travel time: 6h
Difficulty level: Medium
Departure: Seia
Places of Passage: Loriga, Pedras Lavradas, Unhais da Serra, Torre, Sabugueiro
3. Mount Colcurinho
Description:
Although it is not part of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, Monte do Colcurinho is a must-see for anyone visiting us.
The climb to the top is challenging, but it is in the last 500 meters that the spirit of overcoming is called upon to intervene. From up there you will be able to see the Tower, right there on the side.
On the way there, take advantage of the passage over the Ponte das 3 Entradas to take a photo on the garden bench installed next to the river.
On the way back to Seia you will pass through the picturesque village of Piódão, a historic village, almost entirely built in schist.
In the last kilometers of the adventure you will still pass the Vide climb. We have already warned you that until the sign indicating the 10th km it will always be uphill. If you still have strength, we challenge you to beat the KOM between Km 9 and Km 10, known as the Champion's Sprint.
Distance: 89.1km
Accumulated: 2,249m
Approximate travel time: 5h
Difficulty level: Medium
Departure: Seia
Places of Passage: São Romão, Sandomil, Penalva D'Alva, Ponte das 3 Entradas, Aldeia das Dez, Monte do Colcurinho, Piódão, Foz D'Égua, Vide, Valezim.
recovery rides
1. Sweet Rice ride
Description:
There are not many recovery rides possible in Serra da Estrela. But of the few that exist, the Sweet Rice Rdie will always be the one that offers the best views.
Distance : 43km
Accumulated : 480m
Approximate travel time : 1h30
Difficulty level: Low
Departure: Seia
Passage Locations: Tourais, Vila Verde, Vila Franca da Beira, Ervedal, Travancinha, Santa Eulália and Sameice.