Group of cyclists on a gravel track in the Serra da Arrábida
Guided tours · Challenge

The Arrábida challenge

Legendary climbs, wide views over the Atlantic and a local guide who knows every bend. Choose your surface — tarmac or gravel — and your format: one full day, or a whole long weekend of riding.

2 versionsRoad · Gravel
1 day or long weekendFormats available
RNAAT 704/2025Licensed operator
Road cyclist climbing the Serra da Arrábida
Road optionIconic climbs of the sierra
Option 01 · Road

Tarmac and legendary climbs

The road classic of the region: the ramps of the Serra da Arrábida with the ocean as a backdrop. A demanding route, shaped to your level — and with the guide alongside you the whole way.

± 60–80 km / day ± 1,000–1,400 m elevation 3h30–5h / day Intermediate+ level
  • A route made for youWe adjust distance and climbing to the shape of the group.
  • Road bike optionalBring your own or rent one of ours, set up and ready.
  • One day or severalFrom the one-day classic to a long weekend with a new stage every day.
Option 02 · Gravel

Gravel and hidden trails

The Arrábida almost nobody rides: forest tracks, hard-packed gravel and corners of the sierra far from traffic. Just enough adventure, always with support.

± 40–60 km / day ± 700–1,000 m elevation 3h–4h30 / day Intermediate level
  • Mixed terrainGravel, packed dirt and quiet stretches of tarmac.
  • Gravel bike optionalBring your own or ask us what is available in the fleet.
  • One day or severalAlso available as a long weekend — a different stage each day.
Gravel riders on a gravel track in the Arrábida
Gravel optionTracks and trails of the sierra
Special format

Long weekend of riding

Why just one day? Arrive on Thursday, settle in without rushing and ride Friday, Saturday and Sunday — three days of different stages, on road, gravel or a mix of both.

Thursday · Arrival

Welcome at the shop, bike fit, handover of the bikes (if you are renting) and a route briefing with the guide.

Friday and Saturday · The big stages

Two full days: the legendary climbs of the Arrábida and the hidden tracks of the sierra — a new route each day.

Sunday · The last ride

A farewell stage at the pace of the group, back to the shop and a coffee before the journey home.

Always included

In every format

On tarmac or on gravel, you take with you everything you need for a great day on the bike.

An experienced local guide

The person leading you lives and trains on these roads. Stories, safety and the right pace for the group.

Technical support

Mechanical support the whole way — punctures and mishaps stop being your problem.

Photos of the tour

You take home the best images of the day — at the right viewpoints, in the right light.

Start from the shop

We start and finish in Setúbal, at our shop — coffee and conversation included.

Aerial view of Portinho da Arrábida

Ready for the challenge?

Tell us your dates and the option that makes your eyes light up — we take care of the rest: route, bike and logistics.