Alto do Malhão Big Loop
133.5 km · +2457 m · ~6½h · Algarve · Loop
Algarve·Portugal
Alto do Malhão Big Loop
133.5 km
Distance
2457 m
Gain
~6½h
Time
road
Surface
Road Standard
Compromise: 12.0 km on a primary road (main road); 11.4 km on a primary road near the start/finish (main road) (+14 more).
Where (16 stretches)
Ride at your own risk. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check the weather, carry what you need, obey traffic law and use your own judgement. Route information is provided as a guide only.
Elevation Profile
0-3%
3-5%
5-7%
7-10%
10%+
Descent
7 Climbs
3 Cat 3, 4 Cat 4About this route
The full inland epic: 134 km through the Serra do Caldeirão taking in Salir, Barranco do Velho and the famous Volta ao Algarve wall finish at Alto do Malhão.
FAQ
Alto do Malhão Big Loop is a challenging 133.5km road route with 2457m of climbing, better suited to experienced riders with good endurance. Beginners should build up to it on shorter routes first.