Early-bird registration opens on November 1, 2025 at 12pm (Swiss time).
5 days
415 km
6'556 m d+ (+)
Day 1
Prologue
Absolute fun during the prologue, which takes place on the Rally-Car track of the Portimao motor racing circuit. Set off for 4 crazy laps at full throttle!
Algarve Race Resort
Algarve Race Resort
22.4 km (4 loops of 5.6km)
248 m
99% gravel
Timing
- Timed section: 22.4 km (km 0.0 to km 22.4) / D+ 248 m. / Type: hilly
Best overall distance time (estimated)
0h45 (average speed 30 km/h)
Cut-off
No
Feed zones
km 22.4 to Finish
Day 2
Step 1
Stage 1, which is fairly reasonable, will gently get you into the swing of things and presents no major difficulties. A hilly profile and playful trails!
Algarve Race Resort
Algarve Race Resort
74.0 km
1'216 m
74% gravel
Timing
- Timed section 1: 18.4 km (km 7.0 to km 25.4) / D+ coming soon / Type: hilly
- Timed section 2: 7 km (km 35.9 to km 42.9) / D+ coming soon / Type: climb
- Timed section 3: 9.9 km (km 57.2 to 67.5 km) / D+ coming soon / Type: hilly
Best overall distance time (estimated)
3h30 total distance (average speed 12.1 km/h)
Cut-off 1 km 42.9 - Feed zones 2
3h30 total distance (average speed 12.1 km/h)
Cut-off 2 at km 74 - Finish line
5h48 total distance (average speed 12.6 km/h)
Feed zones
km 25.4 / km 42.9 / km 74 to Finish
Day 3
Stage 2 - QUEEN STAGE
Stage 2 is an adventure within an adventure. Yes, you guessed it, it's the Queen's stage! Head east for a 145 km crossing. But don't forget that halfway along the trails, in the picturesque village of Alte, Bici Arte's Café Gernamo awaits you with a Pasteis de Nata!
Algarve Race Resort
Algarve Race Resort
146.5 km km
1'984 m
60% gravel
Timing
- Timed section 1: 10.6 km (km 15.8 to km 26.5) / D+ coming soon / Type: climb
- Timed section 2: 16.3 km (km 36.5 to km 52.8) / D+ coming soon / Type: hilly
- Timed section 3: 11.6 km (km 75.2 to km 86.8) / D+ coming soon / Type: downhill
Best overall distance time (estimated)
5h15 (average speed 27.7 km/h)
Cut-off 1 km 86.8 - Feed zones 3
8h00 total distance (average speed 10.8 km/h)
Cut-off 2 at km 146.5 - Finish line
12.30 hrs total distance (average speed 11.6 km/h)
Feed zones
km 26.5 / km 52.8 / km 86.8 / km 117 / km 146.5 to Finish
Day 4
Step 3
Stage 3 takes you to the roof of the Algarve. The popular Serra de Monchique awaits you, with its eucalyptus forests and panoramic views of the Algarve. A stop at Velochique Bike Café is highly recommended.
Algarve Race Resort
Algarve Race Resort
72.4 km
1'775 m
90% gravel
Timing
- Timed section 1: 7.1 km (km 6.3 to km 13.4) / D+ coming soon / Type: hilly
- Timed section 2: 14.6 km (km 37.9 to km 52.5) / D+ coming soon / Type: climb
- Timed section 3: 8.4 km (km 64.0 to km 72.4) / D+ coming soon / Type: downhill
Best overall distance time (estimated)
2h35 (average speed 28 km/h)
Cut-off 1 km 52.5 - end of timed section 2
4h30 total distance (average speed 11.7 km/h)
Cut-off 2 at km 72.4 - Finish line
6h10 total distance (average speed 11.7 km/h)
Feed zones
km 21.4 / km 56.4 / km 72.4 to Finish
Day 5
Step 4
The fourth stage is the reward! We'll take you to the ocean, on trails that look like they were designed to be ridden on a gravel bike one day!
Algarve Race Resort
Algarve Race Resort
100.5 km
1'333 m
79% gravel
Timing
- Timed section 1: 11.5 km (km 8.0 to km 19.4) / D+ coming soon / Type: flat
- Timed section 2: 18.3 km (km 52.9 to km 71.3) / D+ coming soon / Type: hilly
- Timed section 3: 8.8 km (km 84.0 to km 92.9) / D+ coming soon / Type: hilly
Best overall distance time (estimated)
3h20 (average speed 30.2 km/h)
Cut-off 1 km 70.8 - Feed zones 3
5h40 total distance (average speed 12.5 km/h)
Cut-off 2 at km 100.5 - Finish line
8h00 total distance (average speed 12.6 km/h)
Feed zones
km 43.8 / km 71.3 / km 100.5 to Finish
