Bike tours · MOUNTAIN BIKE TOURS IN PORTUGAL
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 mountain bike tours in Portugal justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Ride a KTM Macina Ride 291 e-bike from Camacha along Madeira’s levadas and off-road trails. Your guide sets the pace for beginners, families with children over 150 cm, and experienced riders. Expect 20 to 25 km, 60% trail riding, mountain views, and a small group of up to seven.
“Wow, what a mountain bike trip - we loved it! Thanks so much!”
Start at 1,400 meters in Poiso, then ride forest tracks, levadas, village roads, and smooth downhill lanes toward Camacha. Your guide chooses trails to match the group, and Jimmy is known for patient help with first-time riders. Expect about 30 kilometers of mixed terrain, a drink stop, and big ocean views.
“We had a lovely time with Jimmy. There was only 4 guests in total, so we were able to chat a little more than if it had been a big group. Jimmy was friendly and helpful. He clearly loves mountain biking and is at home on the island. We did the beginners trail, which was still quite challenging at times, and the terrain changed quite often, from rocks, to road, to dusty paths, to forest paths, to asphalt again. The ride down the mountain was a mixture of mountain biking and sightseeing and we felt that it might have felt smoother if it had focused on one or the other.…”
Ride a KTM Macina Ride 291 e-bike from Camacha through Madeira’s levadas and mountain tracks. A guide leads this four-hour, 20 to 25 km route, with 60% off-road riding, 250 metres of climbing, and transfer, helmet, insurance, and bike included.
“My guide Marco and I had a great day on the trails. I had great pleasure and enjoyment. I highly recommend it.”
Ride an electric mountain bike around São Miguel’s Sete Cidades caldera in a small group of up to 12. After a 15-minute safety lesson, follow dirt tracks, lake shores, steep roads, and rim trails to Vista do Rei and Lomba do Vasco. Pickup from Ponta Delgada may be available.
“This was a great experience- the April weather didn’t cooperate so we missed the views and got very wet and muddy, but our guide led the small group confidently and we were still able to enjoy a challenging and rewarding ride. Thanks to the team for providing gloves (much appreciated!) and recommendations for a post-ride lunch.”
Ride from Madeira’s Poiso area at 1,400 meters through mountain trails, Laurel forest, and levada paths toward Camacha. Guide Rosbert, known as Ros, leads small groups of up to seven in English, with bikes, helmets, transport, and plenty of scenery included.
“Brilliant and very highly recommended bike tour. Tremendous tour, landscape and stunning scenery. WOW”
Ride from Praia Sao Juliao into the Lizandro Valley with Marco or Bruno of Ericeira Bike. You get a mountain bike, helmet, water, pickup in the Ericeira area, and a small-group route adjusted to your ability, from easy coastal tracks to fast forest singletrack.
“A great afternoon, with wonderful guides and amazing views. Would recommend to anyone visiting Lisbon and loves the outdoors.”
Meet Karolis in Colares for a private five-hour mountain bike tour through Sintra and Cascais. He fits a high-end MTB or eMTB to you, checks your handling, then chooses demanding summit trails or quieter paths near villages. A bike, protection gear, insurance, and one uphill shuttle are included.
“I had a self-guided day tour, however, at Rent4trail they provided me with all the info, optional gps tracks and a shuttle to the mountain. I got a nice fully, helmet and toolkit. The pick-up and drop-off went smoothly. Karolis was really helpfull and responsive. Very good service and I had a great day!”
Spend about eight hours kayaking Lagoa das Furnas, eating lunch in Furnas village, and cycling the caldera to Pico dos Milhos. A guide such as Joachim can tailor the day to your interests. The small group, bike, helmet, lunch, and return transfer are included.
“great guide who will really tailor the experience to your need. beautiful setting as well highly recommend”
Start in Funchal, ride from Poiso at 1,412 meters toward Santo da Serra, Portela, and Machico. Expect 35 to 40 kilometers, mostly off-road, with guides such as Marcos or Pedro, dramatic North Coast views, and a paid lunch stop.
Ride roughly 40 kilometers from Madeira’s high country toward the coast on a guided cross-country route. Expect steep climbs, fast descents, forest and rural trails, a Transition Sentinel alloy bike, shuttle transport, safety gear, photos, and a certified guide such as Ben. E-bikes cost extra.
“de klim was zeer pittig, maar de rest ging super. mooi uitzicht en lekker gefietst”
Join Guilherme, Teresa, or Mario for a four-hour electric mountain bike ride around Ribeira Grande. Expect a safety briefing, historic sights, springs, Caldeiras, volcanic coast views, and pickup from Ponta Delgada.
“Fantastic electric bike tour! The guides were great—fun, attentive, and made sure we were safe. Guillerme, our guide, was full of energy and knowledge about the island’s history and nature. Teresa was wonderful too—she set up our bikes Read more”
You’ll ride an e-bike or mountain bike from highland Fonte do Bispo toward Ponta do Pargo, mostly off-road, with a guide and van support. Expect 30 to 40 kilometers, steep descending, ocean views, and a small group of up to seven. Lunch is available at your own cost.
Meet your local guide at Cascais Routes for a two-hour mountain bike ride through Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. You’ll receive a bike and helmet, follow trails suited to your ability, and may ride toward the Atlantic. Ask about Cascais walks, beaches, food, and other outdoor activities.
“We had a wonderful experience and adventure biking in Sintra Cascais park. Our guides were helpful and took wonderful photos throughout. I would definitely recommend to others visiting the area. Thank you!”
Leave Porto at 8 am for Valongo Mountain, just 20 minutes away by van. Ride rocky trails and single tracks on a Trek hardtail, with 20 to 50 km routes adapted to your group. Guides including João, Telmo, and Filipie lead the way, with e-bikes available for €30 extra.
“Definitely a must do in Porto. Brilliant tour and very passionate guide. João, our tour guide was excellent. Big thank you to him.”
You’ll ride a full-suspension mountain bike from the Poiso area near Pico do Arieiro through mountain roads, dirt trails, and Levada da Serra do Faial. A certified guide checks your ability, gives trail advice, and lets you ride at a comfortable pace before finishing in Camacha.
“Perekond Eestist, lapsed 19-, 15- ja 9-a. Lapsed heade oskustega, mina algaja, rattaga sõita oskan. Sõitmiseks olid väga head Canyon maastikurattad. Rattamatk algas mägedest ja kulges alla linna välja. Meil sattus pisut vihmane ja päris korraliku uduga ilm, kuid elamus oli sellele vaatamata väga hea. Instruktor andis väga häid soovitusi, kuidas rada läbida (järsakud, lahtised kivid, libe muda). Saime liikuda rahulikult omas tempos. Enamjaolt kulges rada allamäge. Meie pere jaoks kindlasti üks meeldejäävaimaid seiklusi Madeiral 🚵♂️🚵♀️🚵🚵 lapsed oleksid meelsasti terve puhkuse nendel ratastel veetnud 😃”
Gravel or tarmac, a motor or your own legs, a guide or a route on the phone.
