Full Day Bike Tour in Douro Valley
Full-day bike tour starting from Pinhão, the heart of the Douro valley. We'll start by transfering you from your hotel in Porto to Pinhão, where you'll start riding on a hybrid, road or E-bike, according to your preference, on a tour adapted to your pace and guided by local guides. You will ride in the car-free roads or trails by the quaint villages of the Douro plateau and valley, until you reach the village of Pinhão, by the Douro river. Lunch is included in a local wine estate, where you'll taste the excellence of the portuguese cuisine of this region, always accompanied by local wines. In the afternoon, you'll et to enjoy a wine tasting experience, and visit the small village of Pinhão, before being transferred back to your hotel in Porto. Extend your stay for an aditional night in Pinhão or Peso da Régua./ Full day, private experience, on a bike tour in the Douro valley during the morning (3 to 4 hours), guided and supported, adapted to your pace;
/ Available every day, on demand, with transfer from your hotel in Porto (or Douro) to Pinhão, and then back to your hotel, after the tour;
/ Choose between a road, hybrid or electrical bike experience and adapt the tour to your cycling experience;
/ Approximate duration of 8 hours (full-day), with lunch and wine tasting at a local wine estate included;
/ Visit the village of Pinhão and experience it's with stunning views of the Douro river;
Your day starts with a transfer from your hotel in Porto or in the Douro to Pinhão, where your tour departs. Start your ride going north, towards Sabrosa and then to Parada do Pinhão, on a beautiful plateau overlooking Pinhão river. Turn east, towards Favaios, for a quick pitstop to taste the famous local licorish wine (ask for a “Favaíto” with your espresso) and then turn south towards Pinhão, on one of the most epic descents of the region. Reaching Pinhão, you will be having lunch, followed by a wine tasting, at a charming wine estate, on the famous “Vale do Inferno”, where you'll get to taste the local wines too. In the afternoon, visit the authentic and picturesque wine village of Pinhão, on the riverbank of the Douro “expressway” and historically focused on the commerce and transportation of the grapes and the wine, to and from Porto, before being transferred back to your hotel in Porto.
Our E-bikes will assist you on any type of terrain. Our E-bike fleet is composed of Scott E-Scale 930 and Scott Aspect E-Ride bikes, equipped with 500W capacity Bosch batteries, that will allow you to ride for long distances and assist you during the toughest climbs with their 250W of power in the Bosch motor. These aluminum framed Scott bikes come equiped with front suspension with lockout.
Every region has their own traditions and activities that help you understand it better. From wine tasting experiences, visits to local farms, pottery shops, museums or river cruises, we'll make sure you get to immerse in the local culture by experiencing these authentic experiences.
/ Riding is a great part of my life, and I ride my bike regularly with my friends. I am comfortable with rides of 2 to 3 hours, or even more at a relatively strong pace. I like to be challenged and to surpass obstacles or just ride smoothly in a peloton.
You will get to feel different riding experiences, from tougher climbs to rolling along in great company. You’ll have time to enjoy the great landscapes, gain speed in the descents and also push yourself and climb those tough hills. You’ll enjoy the variety of terrain, riding in a peloton and pushing a little harder just before the stop at the café.
Our support wagon is present in all our guided and premium tours, providing mechanical assistance, nutrition, hydration and to provide a lift up to top of that hill if necessary!
Born and raised in Porto, Daniel's horizons have led him to explore several places across the globe. He frequently boards on adventures in Sri Lanka and is passionate about hiking and biking alike. Based in Porto, he is the go-to guide on the best spots to experience the North of Portugal and Spain in depth.
