Inauguration of the Ponte das Três Entradas Epic Climb – Alto do Colcurinho
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Inauguration of the Ponte das Três Entradas Epic Climb – Alto do Colcurinho

Ponte das Três Entradas, Oliveira do Hospital
Do you want to feel the challenge of the mythical road cycling climbs? This will be the first of five Bike Roads - Epic Climbs that the Aldeias do Xisto will launch in the area. An amazing challenge ending up with one of the best views in Portugal.

Preparation is the key factor concerning this Epic Climb to Colcurinho. It is 18 kilometres that challenge the dexterity, endurance and willpower of the participants. No not miss out on this nature walk, which rewards you with stunning scenery   and a fantastic day out. The ascent is sponsored by Cândido Barbosa.

Registration is free and is compulsory.  There are souvenirs for the first 100 registrants.

Click here to register




If you are not going to pedal, bring your camera and enter a competition to win a night for two people in the Aldeias do Xisto. See below for how to take part.

Programme

8.30am - Office
10am - Inauguration
10.15am - Group departure (no categories)
12pm - Food replenishment and delivery of souvenirs

The Bike Road Epic Climb up Ponte das Três Entradas - Alto do Colcurinho is the first of its kind in Portugal. It starts at the charismatic Ponte das Três Entradas and ends near the chapel at the top of Colcurinho,  with relatively gentle slopes (between 4% and 6%). On arrival at the top, the view offering one of the best panoramic views over Serra da Estrela and Piódão is ample reward for all the effort made.

Bike Roads - Epic Climbs

The Aldeias do Xisto are once again pioneering the introduction of innovative initiatives associated with cycling and mountain biking in Portugal - this will be the first region to receive the work of the Bike Roads project, with its structuring of the first circuits, but also through the launch of the first five Epic Climbs. The following routes are planned to be launched:

More details about the Aldeias do Xisto Epic Climbs here.

 

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