North of Ericeira is located the comunity of Santo Isidoro. Broad trails high on the cliffs with stunning views to Ericeiras top surf resorts Ribeira d’Ilhas and Praia dos Coxos. On small trails through the fields and forests, technical tracks and man-built jumps. All the diversity of the bike destination on a 20km ride!

South of Ericeira the river valley of Lizandro forms a natural bike park. Smooth panorama trails on catchy sand stone trails along the coast, technical downhills between old wind mills and forgotten villages, fast gravel roads in the dense bushes of the river valley.

Fun rides and challenging trails with best ocean view are guaranteed on this route!

Views from The unique panorama views from Cabo da Roca until Peniche probably are the highlight of this ride.

Azenhas do Mar or Magoito and the beautiful beaches Sao Julhao or Praia Grande to name just a few: Beaches, cliffs and charming villages row up like a pearl string along the coast.

 45km – 750m elevation

A day tour to take a loop around the Serra de Sintra. From the historical town of Sintra we go down northside to Colares and Praia Grande. Along the impressive cliffs and through the evergreen forests we make our way to charming villages in the evergreen forests at Serra de Sintra and to the breathtaking cliffs and beaches around Cabo da Roca.
With marvellous panorama views we reach the coast at the virgin coast near the famous surfspot of Praia do Guincho. From here a cycling lane along the ocean leads us to the pretty coastal town Cascais. The chick beach promenade and the charming oldtown invites for a final loop and a recovery drink to round up our ride.

Historic center of Sintra & Cascais
Praia Grande, Guincho & Abano
Cabo da Roca & Praia da Ursa
Villages at Serra de Sintra

With 40km and some sharp uphills Sintra Cascais Loop requires some fitness. We mainly ride on gravel roads, most technical sections are optional. Safe cycling is required, but no advanced MTB skills are necessary.

40km – 850m elevation

The beach of Guincho is the ideal start for the more challanging trails of Serra de Sintra. A first long climb brings us to the crest of Serra de Sintra. From here we discover the region on the best trails of the zone. Depend on the weather conditions and our riding skills we go up to Santuario da Peninha, down north to Praia de Grande or to the lakes around Quinta do Pissao.

Plenty of S1 and S2 single trails
diverse underground
trails with ocean view
summit to sea singletrail (500m)

Be ready for some sharp uphills and some thrilling moments on the downhills. Uphill or downhill Sintra Trails is a challenge for everyone! Sintra Trails is our ride for experienced bikers. As a group tour it requires some bike experience to keep up with the group. As a private tour at least a good fitness level is necessay to enjoy this ride.