World Downhill Championship
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World Downhill Championship

Lousã
The Serra da Lousã is known for having some of the best trails in the world.

After hosting the European Championships in the sport in 2018, with athletes acknowledging that some of the best trails in the world are found there, Lousã will host, from 29 October to 1 November, the last two stages of the Downhill World Cup. The winners of the 2020 season will be announced at Louzanpark. The competition brings together around two hundred athletes of various nationalities. 

Programme

28 October

  • Practice

29 October

  • Practice and qualifying for the 1st stage

30 October

  • 12.30pm: Women's final
  • 1.45pm: Men's final

31 October

  • Practice and qualifying for the 2nd stage

1 November

  • 12.30pm: Women's final
  • 1.45pm: Men's final

Given the current situation, the competition is being held without an audience, with the finals being broadcast on Red Bull TV. You can follow the news on the event’s  website .

The track chosen to host the World Cup is called DH2 and is about 2.1 km long. It is a very technical and demanding track, designed to challenge the best athletes and, at the same time, encourage users to step up and push their limits. It is mostly made up of natural areas.

The project Cyclin’ Portugal confirms  the Aldeias do Xisto’s position as Portugal’s premier destination of excellence for competitive and recreational cycling,with its combination of quality infrastructure, competitive and recreational events, and tourism programmes and services that specifically target cyclists.

Start planning your stay now. Click the links to find out about the nearest accommodation and restaurants. Go to  Bookinxisto  to discover everything the Aldeias do Xisto have to offer.

 

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restaurants
Safra Restaurant
Safra Restaurant
restaurants
Museu da Chanfana
Museu da Chanfana
Miranda do Corvo
lodging
Casa dos Amigos
Casa dos Amigos
Casal Novo
lodging
Casa do Caminheiro Hostel
Casa do Caminheiro Hostel
Talasnal
lodging
Casa da Urze
Casa da Urze
Talasnal
lodging
Casa Lausus
Casa Lausus
Talasnal
lodging
Casa do Talasnal
Casa do Talasnal
Talasnal
lodging
Casa Princesa Peralta
Casa Princesa Peralta
Talasnal
lodging
Cerdeira - Home for Creativity - Residências
Cerdeira - Home for Creativity - Residências
Lousã
lodging
Cerdeira - Home for Creativity
Cerdeira - Home for Creativity
Lousã
lodging
Casa das Bugalhas
Casa das Bugalhas
Candal
lodging
Pátio do Xisto
Pátio do Xisto
Gondramaz, Miranda do Corvo
lodging
Retiro do Gondramaz
Retiro do Gondramaz
Gondramaz
lodging
Mountain Whisper
Mountain Whisper
Gondramaz
lodging
Casa de Campo da Comareira
Casa de Campo da Comareira
Comareira
lodging
Quinta Dona Iria
Quinta Dona Iria
lodging
Hotel Parque Serra Da Lousã
Hotel Parque Serra Da Lousã
Miranda do Corvo
lodging
Casa do Neveiro
Casa do Neveiro
Góis
lodging
Casa da Cerejinha
Casa da Cerejinha
Góis
associations
Activar - Association for Cooperation in Lousã
Activar - Association for Cooperation in Lousã
Lousã
associations
Montanha Club
Montanha Club
Lousã
associations
ARCIL - Associação para Recuperação de Cidadãos Inadaptados da Lousã
ARCIL - Associação para Recuperação de Cidadãos Inadaptados da Lousã
Lousã
associations
Conselho Directivo dos Baldios da Lousã
Conselho Directivo dos Baldios da Lousã
Lousã
local products
Lousãmel
Lousãmel
Lousã
institutional
Junta de Freguesia da Lousã e Vilarinho
Junta de Freguesia da Lousã e Vilarinho
Lousã
tour
Lousã – Trevim Epic Climb
Lousã – Trevim Epic Climb
Casa Princesa Peralta
tour
PR1 LSA - LOUSÃ SCHIST TRAILS - ROTA DOS MOINHOS
PR1 LSA - LOUSÃ SCHIST TRAILS - ROTA DOS MOINHOS
Casa Princesa Peralta
institutional
Câmara Municipal da Lousã
Câmara Municipal da Lousã
Lousã
tour
PR6 LSA - Lousã Schist Walking Trail - Miller´s Trail
PR6 LSA - Lousã Schist Walking Trail - Miller´s Trail
Casa Princesa Peralta
tour
"PR5 LSA - Lousã Schist Walking Trail  - Serranos Route"
"PR5 LSA - Lousã Schist Walking Trail - Serranos Route"
Casa Princesa Peralta
tour
"PR3 LSA - Lousã Schist Walking Trail  - Levada Route"
"PR3 LSA - Lousã Schist Walking Trail - Levada Route"
tour
PR 2 LSA - Lousã Schist Trails 2 - Schist Villages Route
PR 2 LSA - Lousã Schist Trails 2 - Schist Villages Route
Casa Princesa Peralta
heritage
Lousã Castle
Lousã Castle
village
Casal Novo
Casal Novo
village
Talasnal
Talasnal
village
Chiqueiro
Chiqueiro
tour
PR7 LSA - Lousã Schist Walking Trail  - Discovering the Forest
PR7 LSA - Lousã Schist Walking Trail - Discovering the Forest
associations
Arts and Crafts School
Arts and Crafts School
Cerdeira, Lousã
village
Cerdeira
Cerdeira
local products
Planta do Xisto
Planta do Xisto
Cerdeira
associations
ACMC - Associação de Convívio e Melhoramentos do Candal
ACMC - Associação de Convívio e Melhoramentos do Candal
Candal
village
Candal
Candal
tour
PR4 LSA - Lousã Schist Walking Trail  - Trevim Route
PR4 LSA - Lousã Schist Walking Trail - Trevim Route
tour
PR10 LSA - From Senhora da Graça to Ceira's Valley
PR10 LSA - From Senhora da Graça to Ceira's Valley
village
Gondramaz
Gondramaz
institutional
Junta de Freguesia de Vila Nova
Junta de Freguesia de Vila Nova
tour
PR2 MCV - Gondramaz Schist trail - In the Miller’s Footsteps
PR2 MCV - Gondramaz Schist trail - In the Miller’s Footsteps
tour
PR1 MCV - Accessible Schist Walking Trail of Gondramaz
PR1 MCV - Accessible Schist Walking Trail of Gondramaz
village
Aigra Nova
Aigra Nova
associations
Lousitânea - Serra da Lousã League of Friends
Lousitânea - Serra da Lousã League of Friends
Aigra Nova, Góis
tour
PR 1 GOI - Schist Traditions Route
PR 1 GOI - Schist Traditions Route
tour
PR9 LSA – Sobral Woods
PR9 LSA – Sobral Woods
institutional
Câmara Municipal de Miranda do Corvo
Câmara Municipal de Miranda do Corvo
Miranda do Corvo
associations
ADFP Foundation - Association, Development and Professional Training
ADFP Foundation - Association, Development and Professional Training
Miranda do Corvo
associations
Abutrica Association
Abutrica Association
Miranda do Corvo
associations
Conselho Directivo dos Baldios da Freguesia de Vila Nova
Conselho Directivo dos Baldios da Freguesia de Vila Nova
Miranda do Corvo
village
Comareira
Comareira
village
Aigra Velha
Aigra Velha
heritage
Santo António da Neve
Santo António da Neve
village
Pena
Pena
tour
Panoramic Road: Pena - Fajão
Panoramic Road: Pena - Fajão
tour
PR 9 - Baile Trail
PR 9 - Baile Trail

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