The tours are available in different levels and can be done with Cross Country, Road Bike or E-Bike Fully, so that even participants with different conditions can handle the routes. When selecting guests / tours, care is taken to ensure that nobody is over- or underchallenged.
In addition to the fun of "cycling", it is also important for us to choose routes that will bring you closer to the beauty of the island.
Choose your tour:
Guided day tours
These tours take place daily (closed on Sunday) and can be ridden with MTB, Road bike or E-Bike Fully.
Level 1 (for beginners and occasional bikers, some condition required)
Tour 1: Belle vue – with Cross Country Bike or E-Bike
From the bike station in Funchal, we take the mini bus transfer up to the Poiso Pass at 1,412 m. In the first part of our trail we bike comfortably in the direction of Santo da Serra on roads and dirt trails down to about 800 m. We follow the levada da Serra do Faial in the direction of Portela and we pause on the way after about 10 km, where you have some amazing views over the North Coast of Madeira.
From Portela we follow some dirt roads towards Fajã dos Rolos with wonderful views of Machico´s Valley. From Fajã dos Rolos it´s then along the old regional road to Machico, where we end at the sea level.
Distance: +/- 35 Km to 40 Km
Duration: +/- 4-5 h
Rise: 378m
Descent: 1.712m
Off Road: 65 %
On Road: 35 %
Tour 2: Historic-Trail with Cross Country Bike or E-Bike »City Tour«
From the bike station in Funchal we drive along the Estrada Monumental (Hotel District) towards Camara de Lobos with various historical and scenic highlights. In Camara de Lobos, the fishing village of the island and home of the Espada fishermen with their special equipment for catching deep-sea fish, we visit the shipyard and take a break in the picturesque streets of the old town.
Camara de Lobos – Harbour Funchal – Garajau – Funchal From Camara de Lobos we drive along the regional road towards the port of Funchal, past the harbor road, until the old town of Santa Maria Maior. From here it goes uphill on the old regional road "Rua Conde do Carvalhal" to Cancela. At "Miradouro das Neves" we enjoy the view of the imposing bay of Funchal and then continue towards Garajau.
At the Cristo Rei statue of Garajau, placed on a promontory - similar to that in Rio de Janeiro - we can take the cable car down to the beach and take a long break there. The last stage is then down old regional roads down to the city of Funchal.
Distance: +- 30 Km
Duration: +- 4-5 h
Rise: 864 m
Descent: 833 m
Off Road: 0%
On Road: 100 %
Level 2 (for bikers with good condition an experience)
Tour 3: West Side - with Cross Country Bike or E-Bike
From our shop located in Funchal, we drive in our van to Fonte do Bispo, at about 1241m altitude. In the first part, we have the option of riding on dirt and gravel roads or opting directly for the singletrails. In this area, you will always have fantastic views over the west side of the island and the North Atlantic Ocean. After about 30km we will be heading towards the lighthouse of Ponta do Pargo, which was inaugurated in 1922 and is situated on the most western trip of the island., standing on a cliff at an altitude of 290 meters.
Duration: +- 4-5 h
Rise: 285 m
Descent: 1317 m
Off Road 80%
On Road: 20%
We do a lunch break in the middle / end of the tours, however it is not included in the package.
Tour 4: Fanal - with Cross Country or E-Bike
From the shop located in Funchal we drive in our van to Paul da Serra, the largest and most extensive plateau of Madeira Island with avarage altitude of approximately 1500m.
In the first part we start riding on dirt and gravel roads with breathtaking views over Ribeirta Brava, Ponta do Sol and other mountains. After about 10km, we return to the main road, where we will have a decent until we reach Fanal at an altitude of about 1200m we you will find a forest of centenary Laurisilva trees and we do around 10km in this area. Finally, we will go down to Ribeira da Janela until we finishour tour at sea level.
Distance: +- 40 Km to 50km
Duration: +- 4-5h
Rise: 110 m
Descent: 1498 m
Off Road: 70%
On Road: 30%
We do a lunch break in the middle / end of the tours, however it is not included in the package.
Prices:
MTB / Road bike: € 75,-/person, from 4 persons € 65,-/person
E-Bike Fully: € 105,-/person, from 4 persons € 95,-/person
Enduro (bike not included): € 80,-/person, from 4 persons € 70,-/person
For groups of 6 or more we have special offers.
