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Portugal
Algarve
Monchique

Monchique Town Center – View from the Foia climb loop from Caldas de Monchique

Routes
Road cycling routes
Portugal
Algarve
Monchique

Monchique Town Center – View from the Foia climb loop from Caldas de Monchique

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Monchique Town Center – View from the Foia climb loop from Caldas de Monchique

04:26

76.7km

1,660m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 23, 2026

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After 3.06 km for 119 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.65 km

Cafe Velochique

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Very nice Café!

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2

2.73 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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6.09 km

12% climb in Monchique

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nice ramp on this quiet and shady side route - but easy to drive

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25.8 km

Montes de Cima–Casais Scenic Road

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Quiet, scenic route with a pleasant gradient.

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32.1 km

Scenic country road near Arade and Monchique

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Low-traffic, undulating country road with beautiful views of the countryside.

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54.7 km

Scenic road in Monchique

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7

55.9 km

View of Monchique Reservoir

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8

71.7 km

View from the Foia climb

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If you pedal up the Estrada da Fóia towards Monchique, you will not reach the summit, but at the highest point of the road at an altitude of 715 meters, you deserve a little break with a great view.

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76.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.2 km

8.22 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

62.4 km

14.0 km

278 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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